Tarkenton's Pressure Pass Secures Vikings Victory
Fran Tarkenton led a late strike to Jon Gilliam for a 54 yard touchdown as Minnesota built a 17-7 lead and defeated Dallas 27-10 to claim the NFC title. Dallas had a punt return TD by Golden Richards but Tarkenton's bomb shifted momentum at Texas Stadium. The Vikings advance to Super Bowl VIII against the Miami Dolphins in Houston.
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Vikings Triumph Over Cowboys in Super Bowl VI
Minnesota, the NFC Central champion, forced four Staubach interceptions and dominated Dallas 27 to 10 in Super Bowl VI. Tarkenton connected for 133 yards while Foreman and Reed powered the Vikings with 75 and 76 rushing yards respectively. Bob Lilly missed the game with a hamstring injury as Dallas faced a fourth straight NFC playoff absence.
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Six Turnovers Doom Cowboys in NFC Title Loss
Dallas, torpedoed by six turnovers and four interceptions, falls 27 10 to Minnesota in the NFC championship. Fran Tarkenton and Jon Gilliam connection, punt returns, and a late surge fail to save Dallas as Staubach, Landry, and Renfro reflect on missed chances.
Bryant Pass Interception Seals Vikings Victory Over Cowboys
Minnesota cornerback Bob Bryant returned a 63 yard interception for a touchdown as the Vikings defeated Dallas 27 10 to clinch the National Football Conference title. Bryant, who also intercepted another pass, Dallass Calvin Hill out with an elbow injury. Fran Tarkenton led a late playoff surge praising teamwork and reflecting on reaching the Super Bowl. Jonathan Gilliam caught two TD passes from Tarkenton.
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Csonka Dominates as Dolphins Top Raiders 27 10 to Clinch AFC
Larry Csonka rushes for 117 yards and three touchdowns guiding Miami to a 27-16 victory over Oakland. The win secures the AFC title, a third straight Super Bowl berth, and a date with Minnesota in Houston.
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Csonka Stars as Dolphins Rout Raiders in AFC Title Clash
Miami fullback Larry Csonka ran for 117 yards and three touchdowns guiding the Dolphins to a 27 10 victory over Oakland in the American Conference Championship. Raiders coach John Madden lamented Miami’s power while Bob Griese directed a well executed game.
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Miami Drews Raiders In AFC Title Clash For 27-10
Miami stormed Oakland 27-10 to capture the AFC championship as Larry Csonka gained 117 yards behind an pedagogue line led by Norm Evans and Larry Little. Griese contributed key runs and the defense pressured the Raiders into a ground defeat.
Dolphins Favored By Six In Super Bowl VII
Oddsmaker Jimmy Snyder set the Miami Dolphins as a six point favorite Sunday night to win Super Bowl VII and defensively defend their title, a feat not achieved since the Green Bay Packers under Vince Lombardi.
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