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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1977
Page
13
Houston quarterback Dan Pastorini fired 85 and 43 yard TD passes to Ken Burrough as the Oilers routed the Chicago Bears 47 to 4. Billy White Shoes Johnson added a 61 yard TD run and a 75 yard kickoff return. Oilers’ defense sacked Bears QBs six times, snapping a three game skid.
Denver's Rick Upchurch electrified with an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown sparking a 21-7 victory over Pittsburgh. Upchurch's score early in the first quarter gave Denver a 14-0 lead as the Broncos used strong special teams and defense to restrict the Steelers to their lone touchdown late in the game. Pittsburgh struggled to reach the ball and quarterback Terry Bradshaw was pressured and sacked six times as Denver improved to 9-1, while Pittsburgh fell to 4-4.
Kansas City Paul Wiggin lost his head coaching job after a 1-6 start in his third season. He received the game ball after a 2010 win over Green Bay, given to a Mission, Kansas resident with the initials P.W. by interim coach Tom Bettis.
San Francisco sacked Atlanta quarterback Steve Bartkowski seven times in a 10-3 win. Cedrick Hardman led the defense, Wilbur Jackson scored the lone touchdown on a two yard run, and Ray Parness kicked a 42 yard field goal after a fumble recovery. Jim Plunkett said the win keeps San Francisco in the NFC West race.
Kansas City earned a 20 to 10 win over Green Bay after head coach Paul Wiggin was fired, leaving players shaken as they credited him with inspiring the game ball tribute. Ed Podolak led the offense with 98 rushing yards and Jan Stenerud added a 22 yard field goal.
Buffalo defense stun Patriots with two early interceptions return for touchdowns. Sam Cunningham and Jim Braxton power a 70 yard drive for a one yard TD. Russ Francis leaves with cracked ribs after a near miss. Bills, 2-6, salvage season highs after prior 56-17 loss.
St. Louis crushed Minnesota 27 7 as Jim Hart passed for 143 yards and two touchdowns while Wayne Morris and Terry Metcalf each scored twice. The Cardinals rolled for 316 rushing yards and built a 27 0 lead, sending Minnesota to a setback that tightens NFC East standings. The loss leaves the Vikings at 5 3, while St. Louis moves to 5 3 in a crowded playoff chase.
Cincinnati edge Cleveland 10 7 as Chris Bahr kicks a 47 yard field goal in the third period. Bengals win steadies 4 4 mark while Browns drop to 5 3 and lose AFC Central lead amid fumbles and penalties.
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