Browns stun Eagles as Johnson rushes for 118 yards
Cleveland beat Philadelphia 27-20 behind rookie Ron Johnson who ran 17 times for 118 yards and two scores. Morrison aided the ground game while veteran linemen opened holes, with Leroy Kelly hampered by a hamstring pull early. Johnson credited blocking and Kelly's sideline guidance for the breakout performance.
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Rams Beat Colts In Opener In Dramatic Fashion
Los Angeles Rams upset Baltimore 27 20 in a hard fought opener. Deacon Jones called it the biggest game of his career as Roman Gabriel threw his third TD pass to Wednell Tucker and Ed Meador returned a UNitas interception for a key score. Giants, Steelers, Falcons win as Lombardi era begins in Washington.
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Browns name Ron Johnson a super rookie after debut
Cleveland Browns rookie Ron Johnson sparkled in a 27 20 win over the Philadelphia Eagles scoring two touchdowns gaining 118 yards on 17 carries and catching two passes for 32 yards after Leroy Kelly was hurt. Johnson, a Michigan standout, called by teammates and fans a super rookie, discussed his contract and his drive to start.
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