Raiders survive Jets 28 27 on late Stabler TD pass
Ken Stabler connected on a 24 yard TD to Mike Siani and a late extra point as Oakland edged New York 28 27. Rich Todd threw four first half TD passes and 396 yards for the Jets in a hard fought NFL clash.
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Cardinals Outscore Saints Dolphins As Morris Scores Four
Wayne Morris ran for four touchdowns and Mel Gray caught two passes as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New Orleans Saints 49-31 after an early 21-0 lead. The Saints tied 21-21 before St Louis pulled away with a late TD surge and key plays including a fake field goal and a 12 yard Morris run. Scott threw for 285 yards and three TDs while Hart added 223 yards and a TD on 17 of 24.
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Dallas Overcomes Philly On Blocked Punt 16-10
Cowboys rally to beat the Eagles 16-10 as Jay Saldi blocks a punt and Charlie Waters returns it for a fourth quarter score. Roger Staubach adds a 36 yard run setting up a Herrera field goal. Dallas remains undefeated, leading the NFC East.
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UNLV Falls 6-0 to USIU in Lonely Desert Showdown
UNLV suffered a 6-0 defeat to United States International University at Fountain Park as a fatigued Rebels squad, playing shorthanded after two red cards, conceded five goals in 14 minutes of the second half. Alex Torres scored four for USIU, with Asmad Taryam and an own goal also factoring in, while UNLV eyes an NCAA playoff berth collapse.
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Dolphins Dominate Seahawks Behind Griese Moore Duo
Miami running on all cylinders in a 31-13 win over Seattle. Bob Griese connected with Nat Moore for two scores in the second quarter aided by Solomon and Davis kickoff returns. Nottingham added a late TD as Yepremian and Leypoldt traded field goals.
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Plunkett Stars as 49ers End Slump with Lions Victory
Jim Plunkett called his own plays for the first time this season and guided San Francisco to a 27 to 14 win over Detroit, ending an eight game regular season skid. Plunkett completed eight of 12 passes for two touchdown passes to Gene Washington while Delvin Williams and Wilbur Jackson added rushing scores. Detroit’s Dexter Bussey scored on a one yard run, but the Lions failed to capitalize on San Francisco mistakes.
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Montreal Extends Unbeaten Run With 6-2 Win Over Rangers
Montreal Canadiens led by Peter Mahovlich and Jacques Lemaire scored twice each to defeat the New York Rangers 6-2. The win keeps Montreal as the NHL’s only undefeated club, with Dryden in goal for the Canadiens and Thomas for the Rangers in front of about 17,500 fans.
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Denver Tops Bengals 24-13 as Morton Hurt
Denver Broncos improve to 6-0 after Craig Morton injured, Craig Penrose directs a second half drive for an insurance TD. Morton connected with Jack Dolbin on an 81 yard score before halftime lifting Denver to a 10-10 tie, while Cincinnati managed two Chris Bahr field goals and Pete Johnson TD to stay in the game.
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Packers blank Buccaneers 13 0 as Torkelson scores
Eric Torkelson runs five yards for a third period TD and Chester Marcol adds two field goals to lift the Green Bay Packers to a 13 0 win over Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers suffer their 20th straight regular season loss. Green Bay capitalized on a blocked punt and penalties to reach the opening 24 yard line before the score.
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