Starr Falls to Saints in Packers Comeback Bid
Bart Starr returned to the field for Green Bay after shoulder surgery but led a 20-21 loss to New Orleans in Milwaukee. Starr threw an interception and fumbled, contributing to the Saints’ scoring as New Orleans converted Packers miscues into points. Coach Dan Devine praised Starr's effort amid a tough game.
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Vikings dominate Falcons in snowy 24 7 win in Minneapolis
In 26 degree snow at Metropolitan Stadium, Minnesota Vikings rush for 304 total yards led by Clint Jones with 155 and Bill Brown with 85 as they defeat Atlanta 24 7. Jones tied team rushing record with a 77 yard TD. Brown add 1 and 24 yard scores. Vikings improve to 9 2 in NFC Central with three games left.
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Kelly sets record in Cleveland win over Oilers
Browns star LeRoy Kelly rushed for 307 yards and sparked Cleveland to a 37 04 victory over Houston. He moved into sixth on the NFL all time rushing list with 5884 yards, passing Steve Van Buren. He denied breaking a team punt return record and recalled two costly fumbles including a late one that Houston turned into its first TD. He credited Walt Johnson for a key tackle on Charley Johnson and noted Frank Pitts' touchdown catch as a major moment.
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Bengals riddle hapless Chargers win 31-0
Cincinnati dominated San Diego 31 to 0 as Virgil Carter directed a balanced attack for the Bengals. Carter passed for 174 yards and a TD while Fred Willis rushed 20 times for 86 yards and two scores as the defense held the Chargers to 47 rushing yards and six interceptions.
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Lefty Orie Nell and the coaching tempers in play
Loel Schrader quotes Carl Slone on firing if Lefty Orie Nell loses a game. Highlights include Greg Hudson catching three touchdowns for Arizona State freshmen and USC’s push to enroll Hudson. Also noted: Arizona State arena construction and Cal State Long Beach basketball alerts. A broadcast observer praises Bud Wilkinson for patience as Alabama dominates Auburn 81 to 7 with Wishbone offense praised by Chris Schenkel.
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Redskins Beat Eagles 20 13 as Jurgensen Reinjures Shoulder
Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen left after 29 minutes with a shoulder injury in a 20 13 win over Philadelphia. Bill Kilmer will start next week against New York while Jurgensen undergoes X rays on a previously injured shoulder. Kilmer connected on a 27 yard TD pass to Roy Jefferson and Mike Buss added a 1 yard interception return as Curt Knight broke the team field goal record with his 22nd. Eagles struggling offense scored late on Tom Bil l ey and a Pas to Steve Zabel.
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Bills end 15 game skid with 27 20 win over Patriots
Buffalo Bills coach Harvey Johnson credited a breakthrough win to his squad as rookie J B Hill caught two touchdown passes to defeat New England 27 20. Hill returns from knee surgery and pushes rookie of the year talk while Johnson jokes about the Super Bowl, noting improved line play and quarterback play as pivotal factors.
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Namath and Jets Fall Despite Thurman Washington Rushing
Jets drop to 4-7 as Joe Namath returns amid strong rushing by Washington and Ken Willard. Washington runs for 125 yards on 27 carries while Willard gains 229 yards on 15 attempts, nearing 5000 career rushing yards in a tentative game report.
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Cardinals pull upset over Giants 24 7 in New York
St Louis capitalized on Giants turnovers to win 24 7 as the Cardinals’ defense nabbed four interceptions and two fumbles. Larry Wilson and teammates turned early chances into an 11-point burst, while Jim Hart connected with John Gilliam for a TD.
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Broncos Dominate Steelers in Defensive Win
Denver shut out Pittsburgh 22 0 as Ployd Little scored twice including a 16 yard TD run late in the game. Little finished with 91 yards on 22 carries while Denver moved a game behind Cleveland in the AFC Central. Steelers backup Terry Hanratty relieved Bradshaw, who left with a shoulder injury.
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