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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1976

Page

15

Patriots topple Steelers in late rally upset

New England Patriots beat Pittsburgh 30 to 27 as Steve Grogan led a decisive third quarter burst. Grogan threw two third quarter TD passes, ran for a score, and connected with Russ Francis and Darryl Stingley for key scores. Steelers bonds collapsed after a strong first half, with Bradshaw and Swann producing early big plays before the Patriots finished strong.

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Archie Griffin Back in Action Amid Heisman Buzz

Cincinnati AP reports Archie Griffin, former Heisman Trophy winner, is back on the gridiron and showing explosive speed as he trains and competes. Mentors and observers note renewed drive and potential comeback impact for the team this season.

Cincinnati Archie Griffin

Ferguson TD passes trip Tampa

Buffalo quarterback Joe Ferguson threw two touchdown passes and led a 14 8 victory over Tampa Bay as the Bills overcame a late scare. Bob Chandler and Heuben Gant connected for key scores, while Dave Green booted three kicks and caught a late nine yard pass for a first down. The game featured tight defense and a late Buffalo surge.

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Minnesota Nips Lions 10 9 On Last-Second Ask

Detroit blows tie on PAT as Greg Landry hits Charlie Sanders for a late score but fails on the try after a muffed snap. Chuck Foreman key run and Jeff Siemon defense pace the Vikings to a 10-9 win in Pontiac Michigan.

Pontiac Mich Chuck Foreman Minnesota Detroit Greg Landry Chactie Sanders Lions Joe Reed Errol Mann Rick Forzan Atlanta William Clay Ford Forzano

Jets Fall To Dolphins In Dreary Orange Bowl Loss

Jets defense shows restraint but mistakes doom New York as Miami clinches 16 0 victory at the Orange Bowl. Garo Yepremian kicks three field goals and Jim Mandich catches the only touchdown after a Namath interception set up the scoring drive. Jets commit five turnovers and three penalties as they endure a third straight defeat.

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Herrera kicks 32 yard field goal lifts Cowboys over Colts

In a dramatic Sunday game Dallas kicker Efren Herrera nailed a 32 yard field goal with three seconds left to give the Cowboys a 40 27 win over Baltimore. Roger Staubach passed for 239 yards and two touchdowns as Dallas rallied from a 27 24 deficit. Staubach connected with Drew Pearson late to set up Herrera's winner after a sequence that included a defensive interference call at the Baltimore yard line.

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Chargers blitz Cardinals 43 24 to stay unbeaten

San Diego 3-0 manhandled St Louis 43-24 as Dwight McDonald returned to spark two second quarter TDs and Dan Fouts threw four TD passes. Fouts connected with Charlie Joiner on a 59-yard strike and, late in the half, McDonald on an 18-yard TD as the Chargers led 33-10 at halftime.

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