Dempsey kicks 63 yard field goal to stun Lions
In a dramatic finish Tom Dempsey nailed a 63 yard field goal on the final play to lift the New Orleans Saints over Detroit 19 17. The winning kick surpassed the previous 56 yard record and echoed further NFL upsets with multiple late field goals across the league.
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Bengals edge Bills on Parrish returns in upset
Cincinnati coach Paul Brown praised Lemar Parrish after a 95-yard kickoff return and an 83-yard return off a blocked field goal helped the Bengals defeat the Bills in Buffalo. Bills coach John Rauch said Buffalo remained competitive after halftime.
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Bengals end six game slide with 43 14 victory over Bills
Cincinnati dominates Buffalo 43 14 as Muhlmann kicks five field goals and Parrish returns kicks and makes an interception. Bills jump to a 14 13 lead but Bengals surge with 30 point second half. Simpson injures knee no surgery needed.
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