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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1977

Page

16

Raiders Hold Off Steelers in Defensive Showdown

Oakland tops Pittsburgh 16 7 as defense clamps down. Errol Mann kicks three field goals in a first half shutout, Mark van Eeghen runs eight yards for a late score, Jack Tatum makes key interceptions, and Terry Bradshaw throws three picks as the Steelers fail to cross midfield in the second quarter. Steelers’ Ben Cunningham adds a late TD.

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Denver s defense shuts out Buffalo as Craig Morton runs for a score and throws another in a 17 10 rout. Otis Armstrong gains 98 yards on the ground and the Bills only touchdown comes on a fumble return. Denver dominates in all phases with turnover creation and a late interception.

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Pro Football Standings Update From Cleveland Clash

Pro football standings feature a game night clash at Cleveland with teams vying for position. Key players and coaches from both sides are noted as the season tightens and playoff hopes depend on tonight's performance.

Colts parlay Jets mistakes in New Jersey

Dan McCauley scored two short yardage touchdowns and Baltimore capitalized on New York miscues to beat the Jets 20 12 in East Rutherford New Jersey. A 92 yard Jets return was nullified by a clipping call.

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Packers fall after 95 yard interception return

Houston defeated Green Bay 16-10 as cornerback Willie Alexander intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 95 yards for the go ahead TD with 4:42 left. Packers led 7-0 on a Steve Odom TD, trail 10-10 at halftime after two Texans field goals.

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Browns and Pats tangle in televised NFL clash

Cleveland, 1-0 after a modest last season, faces New England led by a versatile quarterback in a nationally televised game. The Patriots, touted as Super Bowl contenders, rely on big plays from kick returns and a balance of run and pass. Cleveland emphasizes ball control with Brian Sipe and a solid run defense after holding Cincinnati to three points recently.

New England Steve Sogan Cleveland Browns Brian Sipe Cincinnati Bengals

Dorsett Leads Dallas Heat Wave With First Pro TDs

Tony Dorsett scored his first two professional touchdowns as the Dallas Cowboys routed the New York Giants 42-21 in Texas Stadium heat. Staubach threw for 235 yards, Dorsett added a 12 and 34 yard scoring burst, and the Cowboys built a 28-0 lead before coasting to victory.

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Cincinnati Routs Seattle in 42 20 Victory

Cincinnati gained early control with a fast offensive opening drive and built a 28 14 halftime lead. Ken TM Anderson threw for touchdowns and connected with Isaac Curtis for a 32 yard score as Cincinnati pulled away. Reggie Williams had a pair of defensive plays including a 54 yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter.

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Lions edge Saints as Sanders sets Detroit receiving mark

Landry connects with Sanders on a two yard third quarter touchdown to break Gail Cogill’s club record with his 326th catch as the Lions rally past the Saints 23 19 in Pontiac Michigan Greg Landry also throws a 23 yard TD to J D The Lions trail at halftime after two Saints scores then seize control late in the game.

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Hart Leads Cards To 16 13 Win Over Bears

St Louis quarterback Jim Hart engineered a 12 straight completions drive that produced a 16-13 victory over Chicago. Hart went 16 for 26 with a late fourth quarter interception, while the defense limited the Bears after a strong first half. Bears coach Pardo blamed the loss on second-half pass coverage.

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