Raiders Defeat Packers in Penalty Heavy Showdown
Ken Stabler led the Raiders to an 18-14 victory over Green Bay amid 33 penalties officiating disputes. Oakland, aided by two long touchdown passes to Cliff Branch and Dave Casper, overcame Green Bay penalties and turnovers as Bart Starr criticized the officiating. Green Bay, hindered by yardage loss and a late interception by Skip Thomas, fell short despite a first quarter Lynn Dickey pass to Ken Payne.
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Raiders Hold Off Packers in Narrow Clash to Tighten AFC West
Oakland, 6-1, clinched another AFC West lead by edging Green Bay 13 7 after a tense struggle. Starr took blame for missed chances near the goal line as Green Bay failed to convert late drives while Stabler’s performances and Oakland’s defense sealed the win.
Packers Statistics PassinG Game Record
Green Bay quarterback Dickey 2234-2 led for 303 yards while Oakland's Stabler went 13 of 21 with one interception for 220 yards in the game.
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Eagles Learn You Don't Arouse Vikes
The Minnesota Vikings defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles 31 to 12 as Tarkenton threw for 249 yards and a TD, Foreman rushed for 200 yards and two scores. The Eagles, 107-point underdogs, built a 9-0 lead in the second quarter and held on for the win at home.
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Standings roundup from Saturday to Monday games
Seattle defeated Atlanta 143 112 204 or 143 64 133 in a Saturday matchup. Sunday results include Baltimore over New York Jets 20 0, Pittsburgh over New York Giants 27 0, Minnesota 3 Philadelphia 12, New England 26 Buffalo 272, Cleveland 21 San Diego 17, Denver 35 Kansas City 26, Los Angeles 16 New Orleans 10 Chicago 3, Dallas 2 Miami 23 Tampa Bay 20, Cincinnati 27 Houston 7, Oakland 18 Green Bay 4, Detroit 41 Seattle 4. Monday showcases St Louis at Washington 1.
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Cowboys Lose Staubach in Win Over Bears Survive Scare
Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach left the game with a fractured finger in the third period against Chicago. Danny White replaced him and connected with Preston Pearson for a 1 yard TD as Dallas built a 24 7 lead. White then threw a 54 yard strike to Golden Richards setting up a six yard pass to Pearson for the clinching score in a 31 21 win. Other NFL results followed including Cincinnati’s 27 7 win over Houston and Miami’s 23 20 victory over Tampa Bay.
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Packers Prove They Can Play Raiders Edge Packers 18 14
Green Bay showed it can compete with top teams in a 18 to 14 loss to Oakland. The defense held a powerful offense and Lynn Dickey delivered the passes Coach Bart Starr trusted. Officials flagged 26 penalties, 13 per side, totaling 270 yards, with several holding calls questioned by insiders. The Packers now face Detroit New Orleans and Chicago with a renewed challenge.
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