Raiders edge Dolphins in defensive stunner at home
Ancient kicker George Blanda booted four field goals as the Oakland Raiders ran methodically to beat the Miami Dolphins 12 to 7, snapping Miami 18-game winning streak. Otis Sistrunk and Art Thoms led a stiff Raider defense that shut out Miami for most of the game, with Jim Mandich scoring late for the Dolphins.
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Cardinals stun Redskins with Hart strong passing and Anderson trio
Jim Hart threw for 286 yards and Donnie Anderson scored three touchdowns as the St. Louis Cardinals upset Washington 34 27. Hart completed 17 of 28, with key late drives and hookups to Ahmad Rashad and Jackie Smith. Carson-era kick returns highlight a wild fourth quarter as Washington’s Brown, Thomas, and Harr aw ay faltered against the Cardinal defense.
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Steelers rally past Browns in 33-6 win at Three Rivers
Terry Bradshaw threw an eight yard TD pass to Frank Lewis and Roy Gerela kicked four field goals, three in the first half, as the Pittsburgh Steelers crushed Cleveland 33-6 to move atop the AFC Central. Bradshaw completed 14 passes and connected with Ron Shanklin on a 43 yard strike, while Gerela matched a team record with four field goals. Cleveland failed to score a touchdown and slumped to a fourth straight loss at Three Rivers Stadium.
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Giants rally to tie Eagles on Gogolak field goal
In a final Yankee Stadium appearance, the Giants salvaged a 23 23 preseason tie with the Eagles as Pate Gogolak kicked a 14 yard field goal as time expired. The comeback followed a Roman Gabriel to Harold Carmichael 16 yard TD with 1 54 left, with John Snead driving from the 15 to the 11 before the fatal snap.
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Woodall steps in for Namath in Jets rout
Jets beat Baltimore 34 to 10 as Al Woodall replaces Namath who injures his shoulder. Woodall throws two third-quarter TD passes and Ralph Baker plus Rich Sowells add interception returns. Jets tie club record with eight picks while Bert Jones is intercepted four times. Namath sidelined for weeks. Jones leads Colts in early 10-3 halftime edge.
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Landry Warns Cowboys Saints Test Could Be Tough
Dallas coach Tom Landry cautions that tonight’s nationally televised game against the New Orleans Saints won’t be a breather. He cites past meetings and notes a win would give him his 100th victory as Dallas coach, amid New Orleans’ rough recent results.
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Packers Rally Falls Short in 14 13 Loss to Lions
Chester Marcol kicked a 24 yard field goal with 19 seconds left to cap a late Packers drive led by QB Del Gaizo after replacing Scott Hunter. Detroit led 13-10 with 4:22 left on Abe Taylor’s three yard TD run. Newcombe beats Stockton 6 4 6 3 to win Palmetto Classic.
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Deacon Jones on Redskins upset by Rams
Deacon Jones says Washington felt the licks from last week after St. Louis upset the Redskins 34 to 27. Jones recalled the prior 36 0 victory over the Chargers and spoke with a straight face about the game.
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