Sayers May Need Knee Surgery After Bears Loss
Chicago Bears dropped to the Minnesota Vikings 24 to 3 as Gale Sayers left early with a left knee injury. Reports suggest ligaments may be stretched and surgery could end his season, sidelining him for at least six weeks and jeopardizing finish to the year.
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Vikings Blanket Bears 24-0 in NFL clash
Minnesota, the defending champions, routed Chicago 24-0 as Gary Cuozzo threw for 200 yards and a 49 yard TD to Gene Washington. Clint Jones added a seven yard TD run and Fred Cox hit a one yard field goal. Bears star Sayers left with potential knee issues after a 65 yard drive for Minnesota.
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Cardinals win in close finish under lucky play
The New Orleans Saints pushed St Louis to the limit as the Cardinals edged ahead 24-17 with 38 seconds left. Jim Hart connected with Jackie Smith on a 4 1 2 yard TD pass after a tight game sparked by Lane’s early 74 yard run.
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New Team but Same Sad Result for Kapp
Kansas City beat Boston 23 to 10 as ex Viking Jos Kapp debuts with the Patriots. He replaced Mike Taliaferro at halftime, threw two incompletions, and was sacked twice amid interceptions. Chiefs backup Mike Livingston led KC with 85 passing yards after Len Dawson was injured.
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Steelers End 16-Game Winless Streak With Bills Victory
Gene Mingo kicked a 4 yard field goal to break a third-quarter tie and Preston Pearson bulled over from the two in the fourth as the Steelers defeated Buffalo 23-10. It marked Pittsburgh first NFL win after a 16 game drought.
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Green Bay at San Diego 3 Points Pick Night clash
Green Bay visits San Diego as a four point favorite in a nationally televised game. The Chargers seek their first NIL victory amid roster turmoil and trade rumors while the Packers aim to extend road success. The Steelers and Bills game details appear in the surrounding copy.
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Raiders rally and Lamonica boost in late first half
The Oakland Raiders mounted a late surge as Jim Lamonica connected on key passes to build a 17-7 lead before the drive stalled. The rambling sequence featured several completions and a kick return turning the field over to the defense and special teams, with notable contributions by Liske, Denili, and Haun. The page also lists scattered player names and geographic mentions as the game details unfold.
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Washington Edge Lions With Late Drive Before Crash Fallout
Washington defeated Detroit 21 18 as Terry Vaughn starred for the Lions. Coach Bill Austin praised both offense and defense while Greg Landry led a late 5 play drive. The game occurred as Wichita State University players voted 76 1 to finish the 1970 football schedule after the Oct 2 plane crash that killed 80 people including team members.
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Cowboys Shutout Falcons In Rainy Cotton Bowl Victory
Dallas defense dominated Atlanta, limiting the Falcons to 52 yards by halftime and 128 total. Mike Clark booted field goals from 19 and 9 yards, while Craig Morton connected on a 1 yard pass to Lance Rentzel. The 130-0 win, Dallas’s first shutout since 1961, moved the Cowboys to 8-1 and kept them tied for the NFC East lead. George Andrie praised the effort as Tom Landry called it a good ball game. Morton, making his first start of the season, completed 3 of 10 passes for 60 yards.
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Unitas and Jefferson Surprise Colts with Air Play
Houston game ends 20 20 Colts rally in final minute to defeat Oilers 20 17. Unitas, Jefferson connect on a 55 yard TD earlier, with Unitas calling the play in huddle for a 60 cars takeoff pattern. Don McCafferty notes the play wasn t prompted from the bench as Jefferson beats man coverage for the decisive score.
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Browns Beat Bengals 30 to 27 in Cleveland Return
In Cleveland Paul Brown faced his old Cincinnati team as coach of the Bengals. Nelson returned from injury to pass for 223 yards and 2 touchdowns, but the Bengals lost 30-27 before 84,520 fans who booed Brown as he left the field. Cleveland rallied late after trailing 16-7, with Leroy Kelly and Erich Barnes key for the Browns.
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Last Minute Score Lifts Giants Over Eagles 30 23
New York Giants win 30 23 over Philadelphia on a late 49 second drive led by Ror Johnson who sprinted 34 yards for the tie breaking TD. Johnson also opened with a 68 yard burst and finished with 142 rushing yards. Tan carried 18 times for 142 yards in a strong rushing attack. Pete Gogolak kicked three field goals and Bobby Duhon returned a punt for a score, giving New York a 17 0 lead early in the game. The Eagles collapsed in the second half as New York held on for the win.
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Unitas Lifts Colts Past Oilers in Late Rally
Baltimore and Houston traded the lead as Johnny Unitas connected on clutch passes, finishing 15 of 30 for 227 yards and two touchdowns. Leroy Mitchell shined for Baltimore with a standout reception, while the defense stifled the Oilers late to seal a 24-20 win.
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