NFL Opens Season With Rematch Of 1972 Title Game
NFL schedulemakers plan a season opener featuring the Miami Dolphins versus the Kansas City Chiefs in a rematch of the dramatic title game. Garo Yepremian kicked the winning 37 yard field goal and Jan Stenerud, the Norwegian kicker, missed a potential game winner with 31 seconds left. The Chiefs face cautious optimism as Hank Stram hopes for revenge while Miami adds Marlin Briscoe to bolster the offense.
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Pittsburgh and Dallas Favored for Super Bowl Showing
UPI columnist Melton Richmond picks Dallas and Pittsburgh as the most likely Super Bowl entrants. He cites Dallas star Roger Staubach and a strengthened defense in Pittsburgh, with Bradshaw and Morton shaping a potent quarterback mix. He projects divisions and top teams across the conference standings.
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Rams Seek Season Opener Victory Over Saints
Los Angeles Rams, 1 of 6 in exhibitions, are 11 point favorites to beat the New Orleans Saints in the opener. Coach Tommy Prothro says the team is better prepared with more depth and plays. Roman Gabriel may start despite a knee bruise from the preseason.
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Morton Aims to Correct Old Mistakes with Cowboys
Dallas quarterback Craig Morton seeks steady play as Roger Staubach heals his shoulder. He pledges concentration and consistent performance to lift Dallas in the regular season opener against Philadelphia, amid mixed preseason public reaction and his past turnover of Don Meredith’s role.
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Steeler Secondary on Spot in Season Opener
Pittsburgh faces a test as the Steeler secondary starts Sunday against the Oakland Raiders. Bowser Calland Beatty and Wagner return as the four in the backfield after a porous 58 percent pass completion allowed last season. Noll stresses cohesion while Madden weighs Lamonica versus Stabler as Raiders QB.
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Oakland Raiders Favored In 1972 Opener At Pittsburgh
Oakland is a three point favorite as it opens the season Sunday in Pittsburgh. Coach John Madden cites past openers as irrelevant while fullback Marv Hubbard praises the line and forecasts a ground game against Pittsburgh.
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