All NFL game summaries for 11/07/1976:
Ken Stabler's 49-yard touchdown pass to Cliff Branch with 4:33 left in the game erased a 27-21 lead the Bears gained in a 20-point third quarter. Stabler staked the Raiders to a 21-7 lead early in the third quarter with TD passes of 17 and 75 yards to Dave Casper and Branch. Walter Payton, scoring the game's initial touchdown and setting a Chicago record with 36 rushes, scored the final two TDs in the third quarter on 12 and two-yard runs, putting the Bears in the lead before Stabler's TD to Branch.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 138.2 (17) | 219.8 (3) | 358.0 (5) | 17 |
| DEFENSE | 145.9 (15) | 196.0 (25) | 341.9 (24) | 13 | |
 | OFFENSE | 161.6 (9) | 95.1 (28) | 256.8 (23) | 15 |
| DEFENSE | 129.8 (10) | 154.1 (12) | 283.9 (8) | 22 |
Line: Raiders by 4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Raiders (8-1-0) | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| Chicago Bears (4-5-0) | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 27 |
( 0- 7) CHI Walter Payton 5 yard rush (Bob Thomas kick)
( 7- 7) OAK Dave Casper 17 yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick)
(14- 7) OAK Cliff Branch 75 yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick)
(21- 7) OAK Clarence Davis 2 yard rush (Errol Mann kick)
(21-14) CHI James Scott 36 yard pass from Bob Avellini (Bob Thomas kick)
(21-20) CHI Walter Payton 12 yard rush (kick failed)
(21-27) CHI Walter Payton 2 yard rush (Bob Thomas kick)
(28-27) OAK Cliff Branch 49 yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick)
OAK CHI
First Downs: 13 20
Rushes-yards: 27-118 55-181
Yards/rush: 4.4 3.3
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-17-234-0 10-18-204-1
Sacked-yards: 3-30 2-20
Net pass yards: 204 184
Net yards/pass: 10.2 9.2
Total net yards: 322 365
Total plays: 47 (57% run) 75 (73% run)
Yards/play: 6.9 4.9
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 1-1
Turnovers: 2 2
Penalties-yards: 5-55 6-51
Attendance: 53,585
Passing:
OAK: Ken Stabler, 11 of 17 for 234 yards and 3 TDs CHI: Bob Avellini, 10 of 18 for 204 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 12 for 62 yards; Clarence Davis, 10 for 53 yards and 1 TD; Pete Banaszak, 3 for 2 yards; Carl Garrett, 1 for 4 yards; Ken Stabler, 1 for -3 yards CHI: Walter Payton, 36 for 97 yards and 3 TDs; Roland Harper, 17 for 66 yards; Bob Avellini, 1 for 15 yards; James Scott, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
OAK: Cliff Branch, 5 for 163 yards and 2 TDs; Fred Biletnikoff, 2 for 18 yards; Clarence Davis, 2 for 15 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 21 yards; Dave Casper, 1 for 17 yards and 1 TD CHI: James Scott, 3 for 76 yards and 1 TD; Brian Baschnagel, 3 for 56 yards; Roland Harper, 1 for 36 yards; Greg Latta, 1 for 22 yards; Steve Schubert, 1 for 10 yards; Walter Payton, 1 for 4 yards
Kick returns:
OAK: Carl Garrett, 2 for 44 yards; Rick Jennings, 2 for 35 yards CHI: Mike Adamle, 2 for 16 yards; Brian Baschnagel, 1 for 23 yards; Johnny Musso, 1 for 17 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: Neal Colzie, 3 for 16 yards CHI: Brian Baschnagel, 1 for 3 yards; Virgil Livers, 1 for 1 yard
Interceptions:
OAK: Ted Hendricks, 1 for 9 yards
Punting:
OAK: Ray Guy, 6 for 219 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 7 for 229 yards
Field Goals:
OAK: Errol Mann, 0/1 CHI: Bob Thomas, 0/2
OAK: Ken Stabler, 11 of 17 for 234 yards and 3 TDs CHI: Bob Avellini, 10 of 18 for 204 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 12 for 62 yards; Clarence Davis, 10 for 53 yards and 1 TD; Pete Banaszak, 3 for 2 yards; Carl Garrett, 1 for 4 yards; Ken Stabler, 1 for -3 yards CHI: Walter Payton, 36 for 97 yards and 3 TDs; Roland Harper, 17 for 66 yards; Bob Avellini, 1 for 15 yards; James Scott, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
OAK: Cliff Branch, 5 for 163 yards and 2 TDs; Fred Biletnikoff, 2 for 18 yards; Clarence Davis, 2 for 15 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 21 yards; Dave Casper, 1 for 17 yards and 1 TD CHI: James Scott, 3 for 76 yards and 1 TD; Brian Baschnagel, 3 for 56 yards; Roland Harper, 1 for 36 yards; Greg Latta, 1 for 22 yards; Steve Schubert, 1 for 10 yards; Walter Payton, 1 for 4 yards
Kick returns:
OAK: Carl Garrett, 2 for 44 yards; Rick Jennings, 2 for 35 yards CHI: Mike Adamle, 2 for 16 yards; Brian Baschnagel, 1 for 23 yards; Johnny Musso, 1 for 17 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: Neal Colzie, 3 for 16 yards CHI: Brian Baschnagel, 1 for 3 yards; Virgil Livers, 1 for 1 yard
Interceptions:
OAK: Ted Hendricks, 1 for 9 yards
Punting:
OAK: Ray Guy, 6 for 219 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 7 for 229 yards
Field Goals:
OAK: Errol Mann, 0/1 CHI: Bob Thomas, 0/2
The Cowboys turned three big plays into Efren Herrera field goals and stopped the Giants on a fourth-and-five at the Dallas 6 with 1:19 left in the game to win and save their one-game lead over St. Louis in the NFC East. The New York defense held the Cowboys without a touchdown for the first time in 56 games but a Lee Roy Jordan fumble recovery, a fake punt run for a first down by Danny White, and a fourth quarter interception by Charlie Waters were turned into Dallas three-pointers to offset Joe Danelo's first quarter field goal.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 113.8 (24) | 149.2 (14) | 263.0 (21) | 18 |
| DEFENSE | 166.0 (22) | 154.2 (13) | 320.2 (18) | 10 | |
 | OFFENSE | 171.4 (5) | 232.2 (2) | 403.6 (1) | 15 |
| DEFENSE | 112.6 (2) | 146.0 (7) | 258.6 (5) | 16 |
Line: Cowboys by 17
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants (0-9-0) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dallas Cowboys (8-1-0) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
( 3- 0) NYG Joe Danelo 19 yard field goal
( 3- 3) DAL Efren Herrera 22 yard field goal
( 3- 6) DAL Efren Herrera 30 yard field goal
( 3- 9) DAL Efren Herrera 20 yard field goal
NYG DAL
First Downs: 18 12
Rushes-yards: 53-186 30-96
Yards/rush: 3.5 3.2
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 9-16-96-1 13-25-161-1
Sacked-yards: 4-13 0-0
Net pass yards: 83 161
Net yards/pass: 4.2 6.4
Total net yards: 269 257
Total plays: 73 (72% run) 55 (54% run)
Yards/play: 3.7 4.7
Fumbles-lost: 3-2 0-0
Turnovers: 3 1
Penalties-yards: 3-35 4-25
Attendance: 58,230
Passing:
NYG: Craig Morton, 9 of 16 for 96 yards (1 int) DAL: Roger Staubach, 13 of 25 for 161 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
NYG: Larry Csonka, 27 for 89 yards; Doug Kotar, 17 for 74 yards; Marsh White, 5 for 17 yards; Gordon Bell, 3 for 6 yards; Larry Mallory, 1 for 0 yards DAL: Robert Newhouse, 8 for 17 yards; Doug Dennison, 7 for 26 yards; Roger Staubach, 7 for 16 yards; Preston Pearson, 4 for 19 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 2 for 4 yards; Danny White, 1 for 8 yards; Billy Joe DuPree, 1 for 6 yards
Receiving:
NYG: Ray Rhodes, 3 for 51 yards; Gordon Bell, 3 for 19 yards; Jim Robinson, 1 for 10 yards; Walker Gillette, 1 for 10 yards; Doug Kotar, 1 for 6 yards DAL: Drew Pearson, 6 for 76 yards; Billy Joe DuPree, 2 for 46 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 2 for 28 yards; Preston Pearson, 1 for 6 yards; Robert Newhouse, 1 for 4 yards; Golden Richards, 1 for 1 yard
Kick returns:
NYG: Jim Robinson, 2 for 41 yards; Gordon Bell, 2 for 36 yards DAL: Butch Johnson, 2 for 16 yards
Punt returns:
NYG: Rondy Colbert, 1 for 6 yards DAL: Butch Johnson, 1 for 18 yards
Interceptions:
NYG: Jim Stienke, 1 for 0 yards DAL: Charlie Waters, 1 for 1 yard
Punting:
NYG: Dave Jennings, 3 for 107 yards DAL: Danny White, 3 for 109 yards
Field Goals:
NYG: Joe Danelo, 1/1 DAL: Efren Herrera, 3/3
NYG: Craig Morton, 9 of 16 for 96 yards (1 int) DAL: Roger Staubach, 13 of 25 for 161 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
NYG: Larry Csonka, 27 for 89 yards; Doug Kotar, 17 for 74 yards; Marsh White, 5 for 17 yards; Gordon Bell, 3 for 6 yards; Larry Mallory, 1 for 0 yards DAL: Robert Newhouse, 8 for 17 yards; Doug Dennison, 7 for 26 yards; Roger Staubach, 7 for 16 yards; Preston Pearson, 4 for 19 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 2 for 4 yards; Danny White, 1 for 8 yards; Billy Joe DuPree, 1 for 6 yards
Receiving:
NYG: Ray Rhodes, 3 for 51 yards; Gordon Bell, 3 for 19 yards; Jim Robinson, 1 for 10 yards; Walker Gillette, 1 for 10 yards; Doug Kotar, 1 for 6 yards DAL: Drew Pearson, 6 for 76 yards; Billy Joe DuPree, 2 for 46 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 2 for 28 yards; Preston Pearson, 1 for 6 yards; Robert Newhouse, 1 for 4 yards; Golden Richards, 1 for 1 yard
Kick returns:
NYG: Jim Robinson, 2 for 41 yards; Gordon Bell, 2 for 36 yards DAL: Butch Johnson, 2 for 16 yards
Punt returns:
NYG: Rondy Colbert, 1 for 6 yards DAL: Butch Johnson, 1 for 18 yards
Interceptions:
NYG: Jim Stienke, 1 for 0 yards DAL: Charlie Waters, 1 for 1 yard
Punting:
NYG: Dave Jennings, 3 for 107 yards DAL: Danny White, 3 for 109 yards
Field Goals:
NYG: Joe Danelo, 1/1 DAL: Efren Herrera, 3/3
Steve Ramsey's 71-yard touchdown pass to Haven Moses ignited a 38-point second half barrage as the Broncos scored their second highest point total ever. Denver picked up three defensive touchdowns, Randy Gradishar and John Rowser each returned interceptions, and Bob Swenson lateraled a fumble to Randy Poltl for the final Broncos score. Otis Armstrong rushed for 116 yards and caught three passes for 64 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown pass in the first period.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 105.4 (26) | 104.2 (27) | 209.6 (28) | 15 |
| DEFENSE | 168.2 (23) | 155.4 (14) | 323.6 (20) | 19 | |
 | OFFENSE | 132.5 (20) | 157.0 (12) | 289.5 (17) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 117.0 (4) | 177.4 (22) | 294.4 (14) | 15 |
Line: Broncos by 12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-9-0) | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Denver Broncos (5-4-0) | 10 | 0 | 14 | 24 | 48 |
( 0- 3) DEN Jim Turner 19 yard field goal
( 0-10) DEN Otis Armstrong 36 yard pass from Steve Ramsey (Jim Turner kick)
( 7-10) TB Louis Carter 3 yard rush (Dave Green kick)
(10-10) TB Dave Green 45 yard field goal
(13-10) TB Dave Green 35 yard field goal
(13-17) DEN Haven Moses 71 yard pass from Steve Ramsey (Jim Turner kick)
(13-24) DEN Randy Gradishar 31 yard interception return (Jim Turner kick)
(13-27) DEN Jim Turner 33 yard field goal
(13-34) DEN Lonnie Perrin 9 yard rush (Jim Turner kick)
(13-41) DEN John Rowser 32 yard interception return (Jim Turner kick)
(13-48) DEN Randy Poltl 26 yard fumble return (Jim Turner kick)
TB DEN
First Downs: 17 18
Rushes-yards: 33-112 40-193
Yards/rush: 3.4 4.8
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 16-37-131-2 10-21-228-2
Sacked-yards: 2-9 1-6
Net pass yards: 122 222
Net yards/pass: 3.1 10.1
Total net yards: 234 415
Total plays: 72 (45% run) 62 (64% run)
Yards/play: 3.2 6.7
Fumbles-lost: 3-2 2-1
Turnovers: 4 3
Penalties-yards: 9-75 15-160
Attendance: 62,503
Passing:
TB: Steve Spurrier, 16 of 32 for 131 yards (1 int); Parnell Dickinson, 0 of 5 for 0 yards (1 int) DEN: Steve Ramsey, 9 of 18 for 200 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Norris Weese, 1 of 3 for 28 yards
Rushing:
TB: Louis Carter, 16 for 39 yards and 1 TD; Essex Johnson, 5 for 22 yards; Ed Williams, 5 for 20 yards; Steve Spurrier, 3 for 19 yards; Parnell Dickinson, 3 for 15 yards; Rod McNeill, 1 for -3 yards DEN: Otis Armstrong, 18 for 116 yards; Jon Keyworth, 7 for 17 yards; Jim Kiick, 6 for 18 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 3 for 14 yards and 1 TD; Steve Ramsey, 3 for 10 yards; Riley Odoms, 1 for 9 yards; Norris Weese, 1 for 8 yards; Mike Franckowiak, 1 for 1 yard
Receiving:
TB: Bob Moore, 5 for 43 yards; Morris Owens, 3 for 41 yards; Ed Williams, 3 for 12 yards; John McKay, 2 for 26 yards; Louis Carter, 1 for 4 yards; Rod McNeill, 1 for 3 yards; Jimmy DuBose, 1 for 2 yards DEN: Otis Armstrong, 3 for 64 yards and 1 TD; Riley Odoms, 3 for 60 yards; Haven Moses, 2 for 88 yards and 1 TD; Jon Keyworth, 2 for 16 yards
Kick returns:
TB: Rod McNeill, 2 for 67 yards; Freddie Douglas, 2 for 37 yards; Essex Johnson, 1 for 20 yards DEN: Lonnie Perrin, 3 for 101 yards; Mike Franckowiak, 1 for 14 yards
Punt returns:
TB: Danny Reece, 1 for 4 yards DEN: Rick Upchurch, 4 for 74 yards
Interceptions:
TB: Cal Peterson, 1 for 15 yards; Curtis Jordan, 1 for 10 yards DEN: John Rowser, 1 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Randy Gradishar, 1 for 31 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
TB: Dave Green, 5 for 195 yards DEN: Norris Weese, 3 for 100 yards
Field Goals:
TB: Dave Green, 2/3 DEN: Jim Turner, 2/2
TB: Steve Spurrier, 16 of 32 for 131 yards (1 int); Parnell Dickinson, 0 of 5 for 0 yards (1 int) DEN: Steve Ramsey, 9 of 18 for 200 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Norris Weese, 1 of 3 for 28 yards
Rushing:
TB: Louis Carter, 16 for 39 yards and 1 TD; Essex Johnson, 5 for 22 yards; Ed Williams, 5 for 20 yards; Steve Spurrier, 3 for 19 yards; Parnell Dickinson, 3 for 15 yards; Rod McNeill, 1 for -3 yards DEN: Otis Armstrong, 18 for 116 yards; Jon Keyworth, 7 for 17 yards; Jim Kiick, 6 for 18 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 3 for 14 yards and 1 TD; Steve Ramsey, 3 for 10 yards; Riley Odoms, 1 for 9 yards; Norris Weese, 1 for 8 yards; Mike Franckowiak, 1 for 1 yard
Receiving:
TB: Bob Moore, 5 for 43 yards; Morris Owens, 3 for 41 yards; Ed Williams, 3 for 12 yards; John McKay, 2 for 26 yards; Louis Carter, 1 for 4 yards; Rod McNeill, 1 for 3 yards; Jimmy DuBose, 1 for 2 yards DEN: Otis Armstrong, 3 for 64 yards and 1 TD; Riley Odoms, 3 for 60 yards; Haven Moses, 2 for 88 yards and 1 TD; Jon Keyworth, 2 for 16 yards
Kick returns:
TB: Rod McNeill, 2 for 67 yards; Freddie Douglas, 2 for 37 yards; Essex Johnson, 1 for 20 yards DEN: Lonnie Perrin, 3 for 101 yards; Mike Franckowiak, 1 for 14 yards
Punt returns:
TB: Danny Reece, 1 for 4 yards DEN: Rick Upchurch, 4 for 74 yards
Interceptions:
TB: Cal Peterson, 1 for 15 yards; Curtis Jordan, 1 for 10 yards DEN: John Rowser, 1 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Randy Gradishar, 1 for 31 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
TB: Dave Green, 5 for 195 yards DEN: Norris Weese, 3 for 100 yards
Field Goals:
TB: Dave Green, 2/3 DEN: Jim Turner, 2/2
Willard Harrell's two-yard sweep into the end zone with 4:47 left negated a second half Saints' comeback. Fred Carr intercepted Bobby Douglass on the second play of the second half and returned it 10 yards for his first TD in his nine years in the NFL, but the Saints came back to score twice in the third quarter for a 27-23 lead prior to Harrell's TD.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 126.8 (22) | 133.6 (20) | 260.4 (22) | 21 |
| DEFENSE | 135.4 (12) | 153.1 (11) | 288.5 (11) | 22 | |
 | OFFENSE | 122.8 (23) | 116.2 (24) | 239.0 (26) | 29 |
| DEFENSE | 160.8 (21) | 137.6 (6) | 298.4 (16) | 12 |
Line: Packers by 4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints (2-7-0) | 0 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
| Green Bay Packers (4-5-0) | 6 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 32 |
( 0- 6) GB Eric Torkelson 8 yard rush (kick failed)
( 3- 6) NO Rich Szaro 30 yard field goal
( 6- 6) NO Rich Szaro 32 yard field goal
(13- 6) NO Jim Merlo 45 yard interception return (Rich Szaro kick)
(13-13) GB Rich McGeorge 20 yard pass from Lynn Dickey (Chester Marcol kick)
(13-16) GB Chester Marcol 38 yard field goal
(13-23) GB Fred Carr 10 yard interception return (Chester Marcol kick)
(20-23) NO Tony Galbreath 1 yard rush (Rich Szaro kick)
(27-23) NO Mike Strachan 7 yard rush (Rich Szaro kick)
(27-30) GB Willard Harrell 2 yard rush (Chester Marcol kick)
(27-32) GB Safety, clipping penalty in end zone
NO GB
First Downs: 21 19
Rushes-yards: 33-136 47-175
Yards/rush: 4.1 3.7
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 15-35-173-2 10-25-138-1
Sacked-yards: 2-12 2-15
Net pass yards: 161 123
Net yards/pass: 4.4 4.6
Total net yards: 297 298
Total plays: 70 (47% run) 74 (63% run)
Yards/play: 4.2 4.0
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 3-2
Turnovers: 3 3
Penalties-yards: 8-56 5-35
Attendance: 52,936
Passing:
NO: Bobby Douglass, 15 of 35 for 173 yards (2 int) GB: Lynn Dickey, 10 of 25 for 138 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
NO: Mike Strachan, 14 for 47 yards and 1 TD; Tony Galbreath, 13 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Chuck Muncie, 4 for 28 yards; Bobby Douglass, 2 for 13 yards GB: John Brockington, 15 for 51 yards; Willard Harrell, 13 for 52 yards and 1 TD; Eric Torkelson, 13 for 44 yards and 1 TD; Dave Osborn, 3 for 7 yards; Lynn Dickey, 2 for -7 yards; Steve Odom, 1 for 28 yards
Receiving:
NO: Larry Burton, 4 for 77 yards; Don Herrmann, 2 for 35 yards; Chuck Muncie, 2 for 28 yards; Tony Galbreath, 2 for 22 yards; Henry Childs, 1 for 9 yards; Tinker Owens, 1 for 7 yards; Paul Seal, 1 for 3 yards; Bobby Douglass, 1 for -2 yards; Mike Strachan, 1 for -6 yards GB: Ken Payne, 3 for 35 yards; Rich McGeorge, 2 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Steve Odom, 2 for 32 yards; Eric Torkelson, 2 for 13 yards; John Brockington, 1 for 10 yards
Kick returns:
NO: Alvin Maxson, 2 for 14 yards; Tony Galbreath, 1 for 20 yards; Henry Childs, 1 for 6 yards; Jim Thaxton, 1 for 6 yards; Warren Capone, 1 for 0 yards GB: Steve Odom, 4 for 84 yards; Eric Torkelson, 1 for 27 yards; Johnnie Gray, 1 for 23 yards; Mike C. McCoy, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
NO: Tony Galbreath, 2 for 8 yards; Pete Athas, 2 for 6 yards GB: Johnnie Gray, 3 for 58 yards
Interceptions:
NO: Jim Merlo, 1 for 45 yards and 1 TD GB: Tom Toner, 1 for 28 yards; Fred Carr, 1 for 10 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
NO: Tom Blanchard, 6 for 193 yards GB: David Beverly, 6 for 211 yards
Field Goals:
NO: Rich Szaro, 2/2 GB: Chester Marcol, 1/2
NO: Bobby Douglass, 15 of 35 for 173 yards (2 int) GB: Lynn Dickey, 10 of 25 for 138 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
NO: Mike Strachan, 14 for 47 yards and 1 TD; Tony Galbreath, 13 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Chuck Muncie, 4 for 28 yards; Bobby Douglass, 2 for 13 yards GB: John Brockington, 15 for 51 yards; Willard Harrell, 13 for 52 yards and 1 TD; Eric Torkelson, 13 for 44 yards and 1 TD; Dave Osborn, 3 for 7 yards; Lynn Dickey, 2 for -7 yards; Steve Odom, 1 for 28 yards
Receiving:
NO: Larry Burton, 4 for 77 yards; Don Herrmann, 2 for 35 yards; Chuck Muncie, 2 for 28 yards; Tony Galbreath, 2 for 22 yards; Henry Childs, 1 for 9 yards; Tinker Owens, 1 for 7 yards; Paul Seal, 1 for 3 yards; Bobby Douglass, 1 for -2 yards; Mike Strachan, 1 for -6 yards GB: Ken Payne, 3 for 35 yards; Rich McGeorge, 2 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Steve Odom, 2 for 32 yards; Eric Torkelson, 2 for 13 yards; John Brockington, 1 for 10 yards
Kick returns:
NO: Alvin Maxson, 2 for 14 yards; Tony Galbreath, 1 for 20 yards; Henry Childs, 1 for 6 yards; Jim Thaxton, 1 for 6 yards; Warren Capone, 1 for 0 yards GB: Steve Odom, 4 for 84 yards; Eric Torkelson, 1 for 27 yards; Johnnie Gray, 1 for 23 yards; Mike C. McCoy, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
NO: Tony Galbreath, 2 for 8 yards; Pete Athas, 2 for 6 yards GB: Johnnie Gray, 3 for 58 yards
Interceptions:
NO: Jim Merlo, 1 for 45 yards and 1 TD GB: Tom Toner, 1 for 28 yards; Fred Carr, 1 for 10 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
NO: Tom Blanchard, 6 for 193 yards GB: David Beverly, 6 for 211 yards
Field Goals:
NO: Rich Szaro, 2/2 GB: Chester Marcol, 1/2
Safety Thom Darden picked up a fourth quarter fumble and then tipped an Oilers' pass to Bob Babich, setting up a pair of Cleveland touchdowns in a 21-7 win. Greg Pruitt carried the ball three times following Darden's fumble recovery, then tossed a 10-yard scoring pass to Brian Duncan for a 14-7 lead. Brian Sipe connected with Oscar Roan on the next series for Cleveland's final score. Ronnie Coleman scored the only Houston TD on a seven-yard pass from John Hadl late in the first half.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 168.6 (7) | 183.2 (9) | 351.9 (6) | 20 |
| DEFENSE | 125.1 (7) | 166.0 (18) | 291.1 (12) | 16 | |
 | OFFENSE | 102.6 (27) | 174.0 (10) | 276.6 (19) | 15 |
| DEFENSE | 136.5 (13) | 150.4 (9) | 286.9 (9) | 13 |
Line: Oilers by 5
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns (5-4-0) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 21 |
| Houston Oilers (4-5-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
( 2- 0) CLE Safety, Elbert Drungo tackled in end zone by Mack Mitchell
( 5- 0) CLE Don Cockroft 30 yard field goal
( 8- 0) CLE Don Cockroft 40 yard field goal
( 8- 7) HOU Ronnie Coleman 7 yard pass from John Hadl (Skip Butler kick)
(14- 7) CLE Brian Duncan 10 yard pass from Greg Pruitt (kick failed)
(21- 7) CLE Oscar Roan 23 yard pass from Brian Sipe (Don Cockroft kick)
CLE HOU
First Downs: 13 11
Rushes-yards: 44-200 31-125
Yards/rush: 4.5 4.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 9-19-68-0 13-21-102-1
Sacked-yards: 1-6 4-39
Net pass yards: 62 63
Net yards/pass: 3.1 2.5
Total net yards: 262 188
Total plays: 64 (68% run) 56 (55% run)
Yards/play: 4.1 3.4
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 4-2
Turnovers: 1 3
Penalties-yards: 5-40 4-30
Attendance: 39,828
Passing:
CLE: Mike Phipps, 7 of 17 for 35 yards; Greg Pruitt, 1 of 1 for 10 yards and 1 TD; Brian Sipe, 1 of 1 for 23 yards and 1 TD HOU: John Hadl, 12 of 20 for 106 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Dan Pastorini, 1 of 1 for -4 yards
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 18 for 79 yards; Larry Poole, 10 for 76 yards; Cleo Miller, 8 for 29 yards; Mike Pruitt, 7 for 14 yards; Brian Duncan, 1 for 2 yards HOU: Ronnie Coleman, 12 for 70 yards; Don Hardeman, 12 for 25 yards; John Hadl, 2 for 8 yards; Joe Dawkins, 2 for 3 yards; Ken Burrough, 1 for 12 yards; Billy Johnson, 1 for 5 yards; Fred Willis, 1 for 2 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Cleo Miller, 2 for 9 yards; Reggie Rucker, 2 for 9 yards; Greg Pruitt, 2 for -3 yards; Oscar Roan, 1 for 23 yards and 1 TD; Paul Warfield, 1 for 20 yards; Brian Duncan, 1 for 10 yards and 1 TD HOU: Ronnie Coleman, 3 for 24 yards and 1 TD; Ken Burrough, 3 for 24 yards; Mack Alston, 2 for 23 yards; Don Hardeman, 2 for 10 yards; Earl Thomas, 2 for 10 yards; John Sawyer, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Steve Holden, 2 for 57 yards; Ricky Feacher, 1 for 18 yards HOU: Billy Johnson, 2 for 35 yards; Altie Taylor, 1 for 27 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Steve Holden, 3 for 8 yards; Ricky Feacher, 2 for 9 yards HOU: Billy Johnson, 2 for 15 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 14 yards
Interceptions:
CLE: Bob Babich, 1 for 21 yards
Punting:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 6 for 271 yards HOU: Skip Butler, 5 for 176 yards; John Sawyer, 1 for 32 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 2/2 HOU: Skip Butler, 0/1
CLE: Mike Phipps, 7 of 17 for 35 yards; Greg Pruitt, 1 of 1 for 10 yards and 1 TD; Brian Sipe, 1 of 1 for 23 yards and 1 TD HOU: John Hadl, 12 of 20 for 106 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Dan Pastorini, 1 of 1 for -4 yards
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 18 for 79 yards; Larry Poole, 10 for 76 yards; Cleo Miller, 8 for 29 yards; Mike Pruitt, 7 for 14 yards; Brian Duncan, 1 for 2 yards HOU: Ronnie Coleman, 12 for 70 yards; Don Hardeman, 12 for 25 yards; John Hadl, 2 for 8 yards; Joe Dawkins, 2 for 3 yards; Ken Burrough, 1 for 12 yards; Billy Johnson, 1 for 5 yards; Fred Willis, 1 for 2 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Cleo Miller, 2 for 9 yards; Reggie Rucker, 2 for 9 yards; Greg Pruitt, 2 for -3 yards; Oscar Roan, 1 for 23 yards and 1 TD; Paul Warfield, 1 for 20 yards; Brian Duncan, 1 for 10 yards and 1 TD HOU: Ronnie Coleman, 3 for 24 yards and 1 TD; Ken Burrough, 3 for 24 yards; Mack Alston, 2 for 23 yards; Don Hardeman, 2 for 10 yards; Earl Thomas, 2 for 10 yards; John Sawyer, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Steve Holden, 2 for 57 yards; Ricky Feacher, 1 for 18 yards HOU: Billy Johnson, 2 for 35 yards; Altie Taylor, 1 for 27 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Steve Holden, 3 for 8 yards; Ricky Feacher, 2 for 9 yards HOU: Billy Johnson, 2 for 15 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 14 yards
Interceptions:
CLE: Bob Babich, 1 for 21 yards
Punting:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 6 for 271 yards HOU: Skip Butler, 5 for 176 yards; John Sawyer, 1 for 32 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 2/2 HOU: Skip Butler, 0/1
Terry Bradshaw, starting for the first time in four weeks, built a 31-0 Steelers lead before leaving. He threw a 19-yard pass to Frank Lewis to finish a 21-point third period barrage. Franco Harris picked up 117 yards rushing and the first two touchdowns of the third quarter while rookie Jack Deloplaine scored twice in the fourth quarter, giving the Steelers their highest point total since 1952. The Chiefs failed to score for the first time in 179 games.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 194.5 (2) | 120.2 (23) | 314.8 (12) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 113.6 (3) | 152.5 (10) | 266.1 (6) | 28 | |
 | OFFENSE | 145.5 (16) | 237.4 (1) | 382.9 (3) | 18 |
| DEFENSE | 200.2 (27) | 206.5 (27) | 406.8 (28) | 19 |
Line: Steelers by 12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4-0) | 7 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 45 |
| Kansas City Chiefs (3-6-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
( 7- 0) PIT Reggie Harrison 4 yard rush (Roy Gerela kick)
(10- 0) PIT Roy Gerela 28 yard field goal
(17- 0) PIT Franco Harris 25 yard rush (Roy Gerela kick)
(24- 0) PIT Franco Harris 5 yard rush (Roy Gerela kick)
(31- 0) PIT Frank Lewis 19 yard pass from Terry Bradshaw (Roy Gerela kick)
(38- 0) PIT Jack Deloplaine 15 yard rush (Roy Gerela kick)
(45- 0) PIT Jack Deloplaine 7 yard rush (Roy Gerela kick)
PIT KC
First Downs: 26 14
Rushes-yards: 54-330 22-34
Yards/rush: 6.1 1.5
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 8-17-152-1 15-35-244-4
Sacked-yards: 2-31 2-21
Net pass yards: 121 223
Net yards/pass: 6.4 6.0
Total net yards: 451 257
Total plays: 73 (73% run) 59 (37% run)
Yards/play: 6.2 4.4
Fumbles-lost: 3-0 4-2
Turnovers: 1 6
Penalties-yards: 10-62 5-31
Attendance: 71,516
Passing:
PIT: Terry Bradshaw, 7 of 15 for 132 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Mike Kruczek, 1 of 2 for 20 yards KC: Mike Livingston, 11 of 25 for 198 yards (4 int); Mike Nott, 4 of 10 for 46 yards
Rushing:
PIT: Franco Harris, 23 for 117 yards and 2 TDs; Rocky Bleier, 15 for 102 yards; Jack Deloplaine, 6 for 64 yards and 2 TDs; Reggie Harrison, 6 for 24 yards and 1 TD; Frenchy Fuqua, 4 for 23 yards KC: Tommy Reamon, 14 for 10 yards; Pat McNeil, 5 for 19 yards; MacArthur Lane, 2 for 7 yards; Mike Livingston, 1 for -2 yards
Receiving:
PIT: Ernest Pough, 3 for 98 yards; Bennie Cunningham, 1 for 20 yards; Frank Lewis, 1 for 19 yards and 1 TD; Larry Brown, 1 for 6 yards; Rocky Bleier, 1 for 5 yards; Frenchy Fuqua, 1 for 4 yards KC: Walter White, 6 for 105 yards; Larry Brunson, 4 for 91 yards; Pat McNeil, 2 for 33 yards; Henry Marshall, 2 for 9 yards; Billy Masters, 1 for 6 yards
Kick returns:
PIT: Ernest Pough, 1 for 24 yards KC: Glynn Harrison, 4 for 52 yards; Lawrence Williams, 2 for 27 yards; Pat McNeil, 1 for 2 yards
Punt returns:
PIT: Theo Bell, 2 for 17 yards; Jack Deloplaine, 2 for 16 yards KC: Larry Brunson, 2 for 19 yards
Interceptions:
PIT: Glen Edwards, 1 for 26 yards; J.T. Thomas, 1 for 5 yards; Mel Blount, 1 for 4 yards; Mike Wagner, 1 for 0 yards KC: Tim Gray, 1 for 11 yards
Punting:
PIT: Bobby Walden, 4 for 185 yards KC: Jerrel Wilson, 5 for 179 yards; Mike Nott, 1 for 35 yards
Field Goals:
PIT: Roy Gerela, 1/3 KC: Jan Stenerud, 0/1
PIT: Terry Bradshaw, 7 of 15 for 132 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Mike Kruczek, 1 of 2 for 20 yards KC: Mike Livingston, 11 of 25 for 198 yards (4 int); Mike Nott, 4 of 10 for 46 yards
Rushing:
PIT: Franco Harris, 23 for 117 yards and 2 TDs; Rocky Bleier, 15 for 102 yards; Jack Deloplaine, 6 for 64 yards and 2 TDs; Reggie Harrison, 6 for 24 yards and 1 TD; Frenchy Fuqua, 4 for 23 yards KC: Tommy Reamon, 14 for 10 yards; Pat McNeil, 5 for 19 yards; MacArthur Lane, 2 for 7 yards; Mike Livingston, 1 for -2 yards
Receiving:
PIT: Ernest Pough, 3 for 98 yards; Bennie Cunningham, 1 for 20 yards; Frank Lewis, 1 for 19 yards and 1 TD; Larry Brown, 1 for 6 yards; Rocky Bleier, 1 for 5 yards; Frenchy Fuqua, 1 for 4 yards KC: Walter White, 6 for 105 yards; Larry Brunson, 4 for 91 yards; Pat McNeil, 2 for 33 yards; Henry Marshall, 2 for 9 yards; Billy Masters, 1 for 6 yards
Kick returns:
PIT: Ernest Pough, 1 for 24 yards KC: Glynn Harrison, 4 for 52 yards; Lawrence Williams, 2 for 27 yards; Pat McNeil, 1 for 2 yards
Punt returns:
PIT: Theo Bell, 2 for 17 yards; Jack Deloplaine, 2 for 16 yards KC: Larry Brunson, 2 for 19 yards
Interceptions:
PIT: Glen Edwards, 1 for 26 yards; J.T. Thomas, 1 for 5 yards; Mel Blount, 1 for 4 yards; Mike Wagner, 1 for 0 yards KC: Tim Gray, 1 for 11 yards
Punting:
PIT: Bobby Walden, 4 for 185 yards KC: Jerrel Wilson, 5 for 179 yards; Mike Nott, 1 for 35 yards
Field Goals:
PIT: Roy Gerela, 1/3 KC: Jan Stenerud, 0/1
Sammy White set a Vikings' single game receiving record of 210 yards, pulling in two touchdown passes and setting up two Chuck Foreman scores as Minnesota swept the season series with Detroit. White's second touchdown on a 37-yard pass from Fran Tarkenton with 1:53 left in the game sealed the victory. The Lions managed to stay within one point until then, behind a 116-yard, two touchdown effort by Lawrence Gaines.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 154.5 (12) | 140.4 (18) | 294.9 (15) | 14 |
| DEFENSE | 126.0 (8) | 98.9 (1) | 224.9 (1) | 26 | |
 | OFFENSE | 135.4 (18) | 196.0 (6) | 331.4 (10) | 17 |
| DEFENSE | 150.4 (18) | 99.0 (2) | 249.4 (4) | 20 |
Line: Vikings by 9
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions (4-5-0) | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 23 |
| Minnesota Vikings (7-1-1) | 7 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
( 3- 0) DET Benny Ricardo 22 yard field goal
( 3- 7) MIN Sammy White 24 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick)
( 9- 7) DET Lawrence Gaines 1 yard rush (kick failed)
( 9-10) MIN Fred Cox 39 yard field goal
( 9-17) MIN Chuck Foreman 2 yard rush (Fred Cox kick)
(16-17) DET Lawrence Gaines 1 yard rush (Benny Ricardo kick)
(16-24) MIN Chuck Foreman 1 yard rush (Fred Cox kick)
(23-24) DET Larry Walton 26 yard pass from Greg Landry (Benny Ricardo kick)
(23-31) MIN Sammy White 37 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick)
DET MIN
First Downs: 26 19
Rushes-yards: 39-208 34-83
Yards/rush: 5.3 2.4
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 19-27-213-0 17-25-347-1
Sacked-yards: 4-22 0-0
Net pass yards: 191 347
Net yards/pass: 6.2 13.9
Total net yards: 399 430
Total plays: 70 (55% run) 59 (57% run)
Yards/play: 5.7 7.3
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 5-3
Turnovers: 1 4
Penalties-yards: 7-56 4-36
Attendance: 46,735
Passing:
DET: Greg Landry, 18 of 26 for 199 yards and 1 TD; Herman Weaver, 1 of 1 for 14 yards MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 17 of 25 for 347 yards and 2 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
DET: Lawrence Gaines, 22 for 116 yards and 2 TDs; Dexter Bussey, 9 for 38 yards; Greg Landry, 8 for 54 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 19 for 51 yards and 2 TDs; Robert Miller, 10 for 30 yards; Fran Tarkenton, 3 for -1 yards; Sammy Johnson, 2 for 3 yards
Receiving:
DET: Lawrence Gaines, 6 for 44 yards; Dexter Bussey, 4 for 20 yards; Ray Jarvis, 3 for 65 yards; Charlie Sanders, 3 for 47 yards; Larry Walton, 2 for 27 yards and 1 TD; Bobby Thompson, 1 for 10 yards MIN: Sammy White, 7 for 210 yards and 2 TDs; Ahmad Rashad, 6 for 85 yards; Chuck Foreman, 2 for 22 yards; Robert Miller, 1 for 15 yards; Stu Voigt, 1 for 15 yards
Kick returns:
DET: Bobby Thompson, 4 for 67 yards; Leonard Thompson, 2 for 34 yards MIN: Leonard Willis, 2 for 34 yards; Robert Miller, 2 for 22 yards; Matt Blair, 1 for 0 yards
Punt returns:
MIN: Leonard Willis, 3 for 9 yards; Autry Beamon, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
DET: James Hunter, 1 for 30 yards
Punting:
DET: Herman Weaver, 3 for 95 yards
Field Goals:
DET: Benny Ricardo, 1/2 MIN: Fred Cox, 1/1
DET: Greg Landry, 18 of 26 for 199 yards and 1 TD; Herman Weaver, 1 of 1 for 14 yards MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 17 of 25 for 347 yards and 2 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
DET: Lawrence Gaines, 22 for 116 yards and 2 TDs; Dexter Bussey, 9 for 38 yards; Greg Landry, 8 for 54 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 19 for 51 yards and 2 TDs; Robert Miller, 10 for 30 yards; Fran Tarkenton, 3 for -1 yards; Sammy Johnson, 2 for 3 yards
Receiving:
DET: Lawrence Gaines, 6 for 44 yards; Dexter Bussey, 4 for 20 yards; Ray Jarvis, 3 for 65 yards; Charlie Sanders, 3 for 47 yards; Larry Walton, 2 for 27 yards and 1 TD; Bobby Thompson, 1 for 10 yards MIN: Sammy White, 7 for 210 yards and 2 TDs; Ahmad Rashad, 6 for 85 yards; Chuck Foreman, 2 for 22 yards; Robert Miller, 1 for 15 yards; Stu Voigt, 1 for 15 yards
Kick returns:
DET: Bobby Thompson, 4 for 67 yards; Leonard Thompson, 2 for 34 yards MIN: Leonard Willis, 2 for 34 yards; Robert Miller, 2 for 22 yards; Matt Blair, 1 for 0 yards
Punt returns:
MIN: Leonard Willis, 3 for 9 yards; Autry Beamon, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
DET: James Hunter, 1 for 30 yards
Punting:
DET: Herman Weaver, 3 for 95 yards
Field Goals:
DET: Benny Ricardo, 1/2 MIN: Fred Cox, 1/1
Sam Cunningham's 141 yards rushing and Mike Haynes's 89-yard punt return touchdown, New England's first in 17 years, led to the Patriots victory and gave them a 2-0 series record against the Bills for the first time since 1965. Haynes's touchdown put New England ahead 13-0 in the second quarter and Cunningham picked up the Patriots' final score in the third quarter on an eight-yard run. New England's defense had four interceptions and picked up four Buffalo fumbles.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 159.4 (10) | 148.2 (15) | 307.6 (13) | 21 |
| DEFENSE | 187.8 (25) | 149.4 (8) | 337.1 (21) | 26 | |
 | OFFENSE | 200.6 (1) | 148.2 (15) | 348.9 (8) | 23 |
| DEFENSE | 148.9 (17) | 159.5 (15) | 308.4 (17) | 22 |
Line: Patriots by 11
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills (2-7-0) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| New England Patriots (6-3-0) | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
( 0- 3) NE John Smith 46 yard field goal
( 0- 6) NE John Smith 33 yard field goal
( 0-13) NE Mike Haynes 89 yard punt return (John Smith kick)
( 3-13) BUF George Jakowenko 31 yard field goal
( 3-20) NE Sam Cunningham 8 yard rush (John Smith kick)
(10-20) BUF Gary Marangi 6 yard rush (George Jakowenko kick)
BUF NE
First Downs: 20 16
Rushes-yards: 42-149 39-172
Yards/rush: 3.5 4.4
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 15-34-241-4 8-18-137-2
Sacked-yards: 3-17 2-11
Net pass yards: 224 126
Net yards/pass: 6.1 6.3
Total net yards: 373 298
Total plays: 79 (53% run) 59 (66% run)
Yards/play: 4.7 5.1
Fumbles-lost: 5-4 4-3
Turnovers: 8 5
Penalties-yards: 5-45 6-60
Attendance: 61,157
Passing:
BUF: Gary Marangi, 15 of 34 for 241 yards (4 int) NE: Steve Grogan, 8 of 18 for 137 yards (2 int)
Rushing:
BUF: Roland Hooks, 18 for 80 yards; Eddie Ray, 13 for 32 yards; O.J. Simpson, 6 for 8 yards; Gary Marangi, 4 for 26 yards and 1 TD; Jeff Kinney, 1 for 3 yards NE: Sam Cunningham, 25 for 141 yards and 1 TD; Andy Johnson, 7 for 9 yards; Steve Grogan, 3 for 19 yards; Ike Forte, 2 for 8 yards; Don Calhoun, 1 for 0 yards
Receiving:
BUF: Bob Chandler, 7 for 104 yards; Roland Hooks, 3 for 28 yards; Reuben Gant, 2 for 69 yards; Eddie Ray, 1 for 15 yards; John Holland, 1 for 13 yards; Paul Seymour, 1 for 12 yards NE: Andy Johnson, 3 for 35 yards; Randy Vataha, 2 for 50 yards; Darryl Stingley, 2 for 36 yards; Marlin Briscoe, 1 for 16 yards
Kick returns:
BUF: Keith Moody, 4 for 107 yards; Bo Cornell, 1 for 18 yards NE: Don Calhoun, 1 for 33 yards
Punt returns:
NE: Mike Haynes, 4 for 156 yards and 1 TD; Doug Beaudoin, 1 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
BUF: John Skorupan, 1 for 13 yards; Merv Krakau, 1 for 0 yards NE: Steve Nelson, 1 for 34 yards; Tim Fox, 1 for 29 yards; Mike Haynes, 1 for 2 yards; Prentice McCray, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
BUF: Marv Bateman, 5 for 234 yards NE: Mike Patrick, 5 for 177 yards
Field Goals:
BUF: George Jakowenko, 1/1 NE: John Smith, 2/2
BUF: Gary Marangi, 15 of 34 for 241 yards (4 int) NE: Steve Grogan, 8 of 18 for 137 yards (2 int)
Rushing:
BUF: Roland Hooks, 18 for 80 yards; Eddie Ray, 13 for 32 yards; O.J. Simpson, 6 for 8 yards; Gary Marangi, 4 for 26 yards and 1 TD; Jeff Kinney, 1 for 3 yards NE: Sam Cunningham, 25 for 141 yards and 1 TD; Andy Johnson, 7 for 9 yards; Steve Grogan, 3 for 19 yards; Ike Forte, 2 for 8 yards; Don Calhoun, 1 for 0 yards
Receiving:
BUF: Bob Chandler, 7 for 104 yards; Roland Hooks, 3 for 28 yards; Reuben Gant, 2 for 69 yards; Eddie Ray, 1 for 15 yards; John Holland, 1 for 13 yards; Paul Seymour, 1 for 12 yards NE: Andy Johnson, 3 for 35 yards; Randy Vataha, 2 for 50 yards; Darryl Stingley, 2 for 36 yards; Marlin Briscoe, 1 for 16 yards
Kick returns:
BUF: Keith Moody, 4 for 107 yards; Bo Cornell, 1 for 18 yards NE: Don Calhoun, 1 for 33 yards
Punt returns:
NE: Mike Haynes, 4 for 156 yards and 1 TD; Doug Beaudoin, 1 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
BUF: John Skorupan, 1 for 13 yards; Merv Krakau, 1 for 0 yards NE: Steve Nelson, 1 for 34 yards; Tim Fox, 1 for 29 yards; Mike Haynes, 1 for 2 yards; Prentice McCray, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
BUF: Marv Bateman, 5 for 234 yards NE: Mike Patrick, 5 for 177 yards
Field Goals:
BUF: George Jakowenko, 1/1 NE: John Smith, 2/2
Bob Griese threw a pair of touchdown passes and the Dolphins' defense held the Jets scoreless until 3:34 remained in the game as Miami picked up its third straight victory. Griese finished an 80-yard drive with an 18-yard scoring pass to Jim Mandich. He connected with Nat Moore for a 17-0 halftime lead. Gary Davis picked up the Dolphins' final score on a 28-yard run.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 170.8 (6) | 149.8 (13) | 320.5 (11) | 18 |
| DEFENSE | 155.8 (20) | 216.1 (28) | 371.9 (26) | 13 | |
 | OFFENSE | 129.9 (21) | 121.1 (21) | 251.0 (25) | 23 |
| DEFENSE | 201.2 (28) | 164.0 (17) | 365.2 (25) | 17 |
Line: Dolphins by 11
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins (5-4-0) | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| New York Jets (2-7-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
( 7- 0) MIA Jim Mandich 18 yard pass from Bob Griese (Garo Yepremian kick)
(10- 0) MIA Garo Yepremian 44 yard field goal
(17- 0) MIA Nat Moore 16 yard pass from Bob Griese (Garo Yepremian kick)
(20- 0) MIA Garo Yepremian 34 yard field goal
(20- 7) NYJ Clark Gaines 1 yard rush (Pat Leahy kick)
(27- 7) MIA Gary Davis 28 yard rush (Garo Yepremian kick)
MIA NYJ
First Downs: 18 16
Rushes-yards: 42-142 28-116
Yards/rush: 3.4 4.1
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 16-21-181-0 12-24-183-1
Sacked-yards: 0-0 2-29
Net pass yards: 181 154
Net yards/pass: 8.6 5.9
Total net yards: 323 270
Total plays: 63 (66% run) 54 (51% run)
Yards/play: 5.1 5.0
Fumbles-lost: 0-0 4-3
Turnovers: 0 4
Penalties-yards: 3-31 5-43
Attendance: 53,344
Passing:
MIA: Bob Griese, 16 of 21 for 181 yards and 2 TDs NYJ: Richard Todd, 12 of 24 for 183 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
MIA: Benny Malone, 13 for 38 yards; Stan Winfrey, 11 for 23 yards; Don Nottingham, 8 for 39 yards; Gary Davis, 5 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Norm Bulaich, 3 for 8 yards; Bob Griese, 2 for 2 yards NYJ: Clark Gaines, 14 for 67 yards and 1 TD; Bob Gresham, 6 for 21 yards; Steve Davis, 4 for 16 yards; Richard Todd, 4 for 12 yards
Receiving:
MIA: Nat Moore, 5 for 66 yards and 1 TD; Freddie Solomon, 3 for 46 yards; Duriel Harris, 3 for 38 yards; Jim Mandich, 1 for 18 yards and 1 TD; Andre Tillman, 1 for 12 yards; Gary Davis, 1 for 2 yards; Stan Winfrey, 1 for 2 yards; Norm Bulaich, 1 for -3 yards NYJ: Rich Caster, 4 for 49 yards; Clark Gaines, 3 for 46 yards; David Knight, 2 for 57 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 20 yards; Steve Davis, 1 for 9 yards; Bob Gresham, 1 for 2 yards
Kick returns:
MIA: Duriel Harris, 1 for 69 yards; Gary Davis, 1 for 29 yards NYJ: Keith Denson, 4 for 84 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 28 yards; Richard Osborne, 1 for 8 yards
Punt returns:
MIA: Freddie Solomon, 3 for 53 yards; Nat Moore, 1 for 23 yards NYJ: Lou Piccone, 2 for 5 yards
Interceptions:
MIA: Bryant Salter, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
MIA: Larry Seiple, 3 for 129 yards NYJ: Duane Carrell, 5 for 225 yards
Field Goals:
MIA: Garo Yepremian, 2/3 NYJ: Pat Leahy, 0/1
MIA: Bob Griese, 16 of 21 for 181 yards and 2 TDs NYJ: Richard Todd, 12 of 24 for 183 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
MIA: Benny Malone, 13 for 38 yards; Stan Winfrey, 11 for 23 yards; Don Nottingham, 8 for 39 yards; Gary Davis, 5 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Norm Bulaich, 3 for 8 yards; Bob Griese, 2 for 2 yards NYJ: Clark Gaines, 14 for 67 yards and 1 TD; Bob Gresham, 6 for 21 yards; Steve Davis, 4 for 16 yards; Richard Todd, 4 for 12 yards
Receiving:
MIA: Nat Moore, 5 for 66 yards and 1 TD; Freddie Solomon, 3 for 46 yards; Duriel Harris, 3 for 38 yards; Jim Mandich, 1 for 18 yards and 1 TD; Andre Tillman, 1 for 12 yards; Gary Davis, 1 for 2 yards; Stan Winfrey, 1 for 2 yards; Norm Bulaich, 1 for -3 yards NYJ: Rich Caster, 4 for 49 yards; Clark Gaines, 3 for 46 yards; David Knight, 2 for 57 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 20 yards; Steve Davis, 1 for 9 yards; Bob Gresham, 1 for 2 yards
Kick returns:
MIA: Duriel Harris, 1 for 69 yards; Gary Davis, 1 for 29 yards NYJ: Keith Denson, 4 for 84 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 28 yards; Richard Osborne, 1 for 8 yards
Punt returns:
MIA: Freddie Solomon, 3 for 53 yards; Nat Moore, 1 for 23 yards NYJ: Lou Piccone, 2 for 5 yards
Interceptions:
MIA: Bryant Salter, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
MIA: Larry Seiple, 3 for 129 yards NYJ: Duane Carrell, 5 for 225 yards
Field Goals:
MIA: Garo Yepremian, 2/3 NYJ: Pat Leahy, 0/1
Jim Bakken's 20-yard field goal broke a 14-14 fourth quarter tie and Steve Okoniewski recovered an Eagle fumble at the Cardinals' 11 with less than 30 seconds to go in the game, saving the lead and maintaining St. Louis's second place position in the NFC East. Jim Otis rushed 115 yards for his seventh 100-yard game, a Cardinals' record.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 167.0 (8) | 213.4 (4) | 380.4 (4) | 23 |
| DEFENSE | 133.6 (11) | 160.8 (16) | 294.4 (14) | 21 | |
 | OFFENSE | 152.6 (15) | 116.0 (25) | 268.6 (20) | 19 |
| DEFENSE | 151.5 (19) | 185.9 (23) | 337.4 (22) | 16 |
Line: Cardinals by 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals (7-2-0) | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| Philadelphia Eagles (3-6-0) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
( 0- 7) PHI Charlie Smith 48 yard pass from Mike Boryla (Horst Muhlmann kick)
( 7- 7) STL Steve Jones 2 yard rush (Jim Bakken kick)
(14- 7) STL Wayne Morris 7 yard rush (Jim Bakken kick)
(14-14) PHI Dave Hampton 6 yard rush (Horst Muhlmann kick)
(17-14) STL Jim Bakken 20 yard field goal
STL PHI
First Downs: 20 14
Rushes-yards: 47-185 32-127
Yards/rush: 3.9 4.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 14-25-139-0 15-28-169-1
Sacked-yards: 1-7 3-26
Net pass yards: 132 143
Net yards/pass: 5.1 4.6
Total net yards: 317 270
Total plays: 73 (64% run) 63 (50% run)
Yards/play: 4.3 4.3
Fumbles-lost: 5-2 4-3
Turnovers: 2 4
Penalties-yards: 6-51 2-57
Attendance: 60,760
Passing:
STL: Jim Hart, 14 of 24 for 139 yards; Roger Wehrli, 0 of 1 for 0 yards PHI: Mike Boryla, 15 of 27 for 169 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Harold Carmichael, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
STL: Jim Otis, 27 for 115 yards; Wayne Morris, 9 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Steve Jones, 5 for 17 yards and 1 TD; Jerry Latin, 4 for 17 yards; Jim Hart, 2 for -2 yards PHI: Dave Hampton, 10 for 47 yards and 1 TD; James McAlister, 10 for 31 yards; Tom Sullivan, 8 for 10 yards; Mike Boryla, 3 for 34 yards; Charlie Smith, 1 for 5 yards
Receiving:
STL: Pat Tilley, 6 for 72 yards; Ike Harris, 2 for 50 yards; Jerry Latin, 2 for 10 yards; Steve Jones, 2 for 5 yards; Gary Hammond, 1 for 5 yards; Jackie Smith, 1 for -3 yards PHI: Dave Hampton, 5 for 34 yards; Charlie Smith, 4 for 76 yards and 1 TD; Charle Young, 3 for 40 yards; Harold Carmichael, 2 for 14 yards; James McAlister, 1 for 5 yards
Kick returns:
STL: Jerry Latin, 2 for 58 yards; Brad Oates, 1 for 12 yards PHI: James McAlister, 2 for 39 yards; Larry Marshall, 2 for 38 yards
Punt returns:
STL: Pat Tilley, 2 for 17 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 2 for 22 yards
Interceptions:
STL: Norm Thompson, 1 for 14 yards
Punting:
STL: Terry Joyce, 6 for 175 yards PHI: Spike Jones, 8 for 286 yards
Field Goals:
STL: Jim Bakken, 1/2
STL: Jim Hart, 14 of 24 for 139 yards; Roger Wehrli, 0 of 1 for 0 yards PHI: Mike Boryla, 15 of 27 for 169 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Harold Carmichael, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
STL: Jim Otis, 27 for 115 yards; Wayne Morris, 9 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Steve Jones, 5 for 17 yards and 1 TD; Jerry Latin, 4 for 17 yards; Jim Hart, 2 for -2 yards PHI: Dave Hampton, 10 for 47 yards and 1 TD; James McAlister, 10 for 31 yards; Tom Sullivan, 8 for 10 yards; Mike Boryla, 3 for 34 yards; Charlie Smith, 1 for 5 yards
Receiving:
STL: Pat Tilley, 6 for 72 yards; Ike Harris, 2 for 50 yards; Jerry Latin, 2 for 10 yards; Steve Jones, 2 for 5 yards; Gary Hammond, 1 for 5 yards; Jackie Smith, 1 for -3 yards PHI: Dave Hampton, 5 for 34 yards; Charlie Smith, 4 for 76 yards and 1 TD; Charle Young, 3 for 40 yards; Harold Carmichael, 2 for 14 yards; James McAlister, 1 for 5 yards
Kick returns:
STL: Jerry Latin, 2 for 58 yards; Brad Oates, 1 for 12 yards PHI: James McAlister, 2 for 39 yards; Larry Marshall, 2 for 38 yards
Punt returns:
STL: Pat Tilley, 2 for 17 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 2 for 22 yards
Interceptions:
STL: Norm Thompson, 1 for 14 yards
Punting:
STL: Terry Joyce, 6 for 175 yards PHI: Spike Jones, 8 for 286 yards
Field Goals:
STL: Jim Bakken, 1/2
Lydell Mitchell picked up 91 yards rushing and 125 yards receiving, including a 40-yard touchdown pass from Bert Jones for the first Baltimore score, as the Colts got their sixth straight win and stayed two games in front of New England in the AFC East. Jones threw for 275 yards and two other touchdowns to Roger Carr before giving way to Bill Troup, who got the final Baltimore TD on a six-yard run.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 182.4 (3) | 211.5 (5) | 393.9 (2) | 14 |
| DEFENSE | 110.2 (1) | 170.4 (20) | 280.6 (7) | 21 | |
 | OFFENSE | 156.9 (11) | 190.5 (8) | 347.4 (9) | 14 |
| DEFENSE | 137.9 (14) | 202.2 (26) | 340.1 (23) | 22 |
Line: Colts by 11
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Colts (8-1-0) | 7 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 37 |
| San Diego Chargers (4-5-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
( 7- 0) BAL Lydell Mitchell 40 yard pass from Bert Jones (Toni Linhart kick)
(14- 0) BAL Don McCauley 2 yard rush (Toni Linhart kick)
(14- 7) SD Don Woods 5 yard rush (Ray Wersching kick)
(21- 7) BAL Roger Carr 16 yard pass from Bert Jones (Toni Linhart kick)
(28- 7) BAL Roger Carr 18 yard pass from Bert Jones (Toni Linhart kick)
(31- 7) BAL Toni Linhart 39 yard field goal
(37- 7) BAL Bill Troup 6 yard rush (kick failed)
(37-14) SD Artie Owens 28 yard pass from Clint Longley (Ray Wersching kick)
(37-21) SD Dwight McDonald 10 yard pass from Clint Longley (Mike Fuller run)
BAL SD
First Downs: 26 23
Rushes-yards: 39-181 21-63
Yards/rush: 4.6 3.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 19-26-300-1 22-36-261-0
Sacked-yards: 0-0 5-31
Net pass yards: 300 230
Net yards/pass: 11.5 5.6
Total net yards: 481 293
Total plays: 65 (60% run) 62 (33% run)
Yards/play: 7.4 4.7
Fumbles-lost: 1-0 1-1
Turnovers: 1 1
Penalties-yards: 12-110 6-50
Attendance: 43,827
Passing:
BAL: Bert Jones, 18 of 25 for 275 yards and 3 TDs (1 int); Bill Troup, 1 of 1 for 25 yards SD: Dan Fouts, 14 of 25 for 171 yards; Clint Longley, 8 of 11 for 90 yards and 2 TDs
Rushing:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 17 for 91 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 10 for 33 yards; Don McCauley, 8 for 31 yards and 1 TD; Ron Lee, 2 for 5 yards; Bert Jones, 1 for 15 yards; Bill Troup, 1 for 6 yards and 1 TD SD: Don Woods, 11 for 29 yards and 1 TD; Rickey Young, 6 for 15 yards; Dan Fouts, 2 for 7 yards; Bo Matthews, 1 for 7 yards; Mercury Morris, 1 for 5 yards
Receiving:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 8 for 125 yards and 1 TD; Roger Carr, 3 for 43 yards and 2 TDs; Don McCauley, 3 for 41 yards; Glenn Doughty, 2 for 61 yards; Raymond Chester, 2 for 32 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 1 for -2 yards SD: Don Woods, 5 for 27 yards; Pat Curran, 4 for 61 yards; Charlie Joiner, 3 for 51 yards; Dwight McDonald, 3 for 36 yards and 1 TD; Bo Matthews, 2 for 22 yards; Mercury Morris, 2 for 4 yards; Artie Owens, 1 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Larry Dorsey, 1 for 19 yards; Sam Scarber, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
BAL: Howard Stevens, 1 for 28 yards; Bruce Laird, 1 for 13 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 3 for 63 yards; Artie Owens, 1 for 28 yards
Punt returns:
BAL: Howard Stevens, 3 for 17 yards
Interceptions:
SD: Tom Hayes, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
SD: Jeff West, 4 for 166 yards; Mitch Hoopes, 1 for 38 yards
Field Goals:
BAL: Toni Linhart, 1/2 SD: Ray Wersching, 0/1
BAL: Bert Jones, 18 of 25 for 275 yards and 3 TDs (1 int); Bill Troup, 1 of 1 for 25 yards SD: Dan Fouts, 14 of 25 for 171 yards; Clint Longley, 8 of 11 for 90 yards and 2 TDs
Rushing:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 17 for 91 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 10 for 33 yards; Don McCauley, 8 for 31 yards and 1 TD; Ron Lee, 2 for 5 yards; Bert Jones, 1 for 15 yards; Bill Troup, 1 for 6 yards and 1 TD SD: Don Woods, 11 for 29 yards and 1 TD; Rickey Young, 6 for 15 yards; Dan Fouts, 2 for 7 yards; Bo Matthews, 1 for 7 yards; Mercury Morris, 1 for 5 yards
Receiving:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 8 for 125 yards and 1 TD; Roger Carr, 3 for 43 yards and 2 TDs; Don McCauley, 3 for 41 yards; Glenn Doughty, 2 for 61 yards; Raymond Chester, 2 for 32 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 1 for -2 yards SD: Don Woods, 5 for 27 yards; Pat Curran, 4 for 61 yards; Charlie Joiner, 3 for 51 yards; Dwight McDonald, 3 for 36 yards and 1 TD; Bo Matthews, 2 for 22 yards; Mercury Morris, 2 for 4 yards; Artie Owens, 1 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Larry Dorsey, 1 for 19 yards; Sam Scarber, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
BAL: Howard Stevens, 1 for 28 yards; Bruce Laird, 1 for 13 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 3 for 63 yards; Artie Owens, 1 for 28 yards
Punt returns:
BAL: Howard Stevens, 3 for 17 yards
Interceptions:
SD: Tom Hayes, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
SD: Jeff West, 4 for 166 yards; Mitch Hoopes, 1 for 38 yards
Field Goals:
BAL: Toni Linhart, 1/2 SD: Ray Wersching, 0/1
Jim Zorn threw two touchdown passes in an 18-second span in the second quarter and the Seahawks took advantage of six Falcons' turnovers for Seattle's first victory over a member of the NFL establishment. Zorn hit Sherman Smith with a 21-yard scoring pass with 6:55 left in the half and following Ernie Jones' fumble recovery on the ensuing kickoff, Zorn connected with John McMakin for a 14-3 halftime lead. Smith picked up the final Seattle TD on a 53-yard run following Dave Brown's second interception and rushed for 124 yards to become the first Seahawk to reach the 100 mark.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 109.9 (25) | 106.2 (26) | 216.1 (27) | 25 |
| DEFENSE | 184.4 (24) | 108.4 (4) | 292.8 (13) | 22 | |
 | OFFENSE | 87.9 (28) | 191.4 (7) | 279.2 (18) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 199.6 (26) | 192.8 (24) | 392.4 (27) | 13 |
Line: Falcons by 6
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons (2-7-0) | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| Seattle Seahawks (2-7-0) | 0 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 30 |
( 3- 0) ATL Nick Mike-Mayer 18 yard field goal
( 3- 7) SEA Sherman Smith 21 yard pass from Jim Zorn (John Leypoldt kick)
( 3-14) SEA John McMakin 31 yard pass from Jim Zorn (John Leypoldt kick)
( 3-16) SEA Safety, Rolland Lawrence tackled in end zone by Dave Brown
( 6-16) ATL Nick Mike-Mayer 21 yard field goal
( 6-23) SEA Al Matthews 40 yard interception return (John Leypoldt kick)
( 6-30) SEA Sherman Smith 53 yard rush (John Leypoldt kick)
(13-30) ATL Alfred Jenkins 15 yard pass from Kim McQuilken (Nick Mike-Mayer kick)
ATL SEA
First Downs: 12 19
Rushes-yards: 33-148 39-196
Yards/rush: 4.5 5.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 10-32-108-4 15-28-180-0
Sacked-yards: 2-18 3-27
Net pass yards: 90 153
Net yards/pass: 2.6 4.9
Total net yards: 238 349
Total plays: 67 (49% run) 70 (55% run)
Yards/play: 3.6 5.0
Fumbles-lost: 3-2 5-4
Turnovers: 6 4
Penalties-yards: 5-25 6-39
Attendance: 57,985
Passing:
ATL: Scott Hunter, 5 of 17 for 74 yards (1 int); Kim McQuilken, 5 of 15 for 34 yards and 1 TD (3 int) SEA: Jim Zorn, 12 of 23 for 145 yards and 2 TDs; Bill Munson, 3 of 4 for 35 yards; Sherman Smith, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
ATL: Sonny Collins, 17 for 100 yards; Haskel Stanback, 9 for 30 yards; Bubba Bean, 5 for 16 yards; Mike Esposito, 1 for 5 yards; Scott Hunter, 1 for -3 yards SEA: Sherman Smith, 14 for 124 yards and 1 TD; Ralph Nelson, 10 for 25 yards; Jim Zorn, 7 for 24 yards; Hugh McKinnis, 5 for 11 yards; Don Testerman, 3 for 12 yards
Receiving:
ATL: Alfred Jenkins, 2 for 34 yards and 1 TD; Jim Mitchell, 2 for 28 yards; Mike Esposito, 2 for 7 yards; John Gilliam, 1 for 15 yards; Haskel Stanback, 1 for 11 yards; Bubba Bean, 1 for 9 yards; Sonny Collins, 1 for 4 yards SEA: Ron Howard, 3 for 22 yards; Steve Largent, 3 for 22 yards; John McMakin, 2 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Sherman Smith, 2 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Sam McCullum, 2 for 27 yards; Hugh McKinnis, 2 for 12 yards; Don Clune, 1 for 27 yards
Kick returns:
ATL: Rolland Lawrence, 3 for 70 yards; Rick Byas, 2 for 28 yards SEA: Oliver Ross, 1 for 32 yards; Steve Largent, 1 for 17 yards; Sherman Smith, 1 for 11 yards
Punt returns:
ATL: Rolland Lawrence, 7 for 11 yards SEA: Steve Largent, 3 for 25 yards; Dave Brown, 1 for 3 yards
Interceptions:
SEA: Dave Brown, 2 for 5 yards; Al Matthews, 1 for 40 yards and 1 TD; Rolly Woolsey, 1 for 6 yards
Punting:
ATL: John James, 5 for 210 yards SEA: Rick Engles, 7 for 280 yards
Field Goals:
ATL: Nick Mike-Mayer, 2/4
ATL: Scott Hunter, 5 of 17 for 74 yards (1 int); Kim McQuilken, 5 of 15 for 34 yards and 1 TD (3 int) SEA: Jim Zorn, 12 of 23 for 145 yards and 2 TDs; Bill Munson, 3 of 4 for 35 yards; Sherman Smith, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
ATL: Sonny Collins, 17 for 100 yards; Haskel Stanback, 9 for 30 yards; Bubba Bean, 5 for 16 yards; Mike Esposito, 1 for 5 yards; Scott Hunter, 1 for -3 yards SEA: Sherman Smith, 14 for 124 yards and 1 TD; Ralph Nelson, 10 for 25 yards; Jim Zorn, 7 for 24 yards; Hugh McKinnis, 5 for 11 yards; Don Testerman, 3 for 12 yards
Receiving:
ATL: Alfred Jenkins, 2 for 34 yards and 1 TD; Jim Mitchell, 2 for 28 yards; Mike Esposito, 2 for 7 yards; John Gilliam, 1 for 15 yards; Haskel Stanback, 1 for 11 yards; Bubba Bean, 1 for 9 yards; Sonny Collins, 1 for 4 yards SEA: Ron Howard, 3 for 22 yards; Steve Largent, 3 for 22 yards; John McMakin, 2 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Sherman Smith, 2 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Sam McCullum, 2 for 27 yards; Hugh McKinnis, 2 for 12 yards; Don Clune, 1 for 27 yards
Kick returns:
ATL: Rolland Lawrence, 3 for 70 yards; Rick Byas, 2 for 28 yards SEA: Oliver Ross, 1 for 32 yards; Steve Largent, 1 for 17 yards; Sherman Smith, 1 for 11 yards
Punt returns:
ATL: Rolland Lawrence, 7 for 11 yards SEA: Steve Largent, 3 for 25 yards; Dave Brown, 1 for 3 yards
Interceptions:
SEA: Dave Brown, 2 for 5 yards; Al Matthews, 1 for 40 yards and 1 TD; Rolly Woolsey, 1 for 6 yards
Punting:
ATL: John James, 5 for 210 yards SEA: Rick Engles, 7 for 280 yards
Field Goals:
ATL: Nick Mike-Mayer, 2/4
Joe Theismann ran for a first down on a fake field goal from the 49ers' 36 yard line to set up Mike Moseley's winning 39-yard field goal. Delvin Williams provided the bulk of the San Francisco offense, scoring all three touchdowns and rushing for 180 yards. Theismann countered with 302 yards passing, including three scoring passes to Jean Fugett, while Frank Grant caught 11 passes for 200 yards to tie a Redskins record for catches in a game and tie Doug Kotar for the NFC's best receiving performance in 1976. Williams' 80-yard touchdown run in the first quarter was the longest run in the NFL in 1976 and his 86-yard TD reception from Jim Plunkett was the year's longest in the NFC.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 132.6 (19) | 121.1 (21) | 253.8 (24) | 27 |
| DEFENSE | 145.9 (15) | 176.8 (21) | 322.6 (19) | 26 | |
 | OFFENSE | 153.9 (13) | 138.4 (19) | 292.2 (16) | 17 |
| DEFENSE | 126.2 (9) | 107.0 (3) | 233.2 (2) | 20 |
Line: 49ers by 8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins (6-3-0) | 0 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
| San Francisco 49ers (6-3-0) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
( 0- 7) SF Delvin Williams 80 yard rush (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
( 7- 7) WAS Jean Fugett 18 yard pass from Joe Theismann (Mark Moseley kick)
(14- 7) WAS Jean Fugett 33 yard pass from Joe Theismann (Mark Moseley kick)
(14-14) SF Delvin Williams 85 yard pass from Jim Plunkett (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
(21-14) WAS Jean Fugett 3 yard pass from Joe Theismann (Mark Moseley kick)
(21-21) SF Delvin Williams 22 yard rush (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
(24-21) WAS Mark Moseley 39 yard field goal
WAS SF
First Downs: 23 19
Rushes-yards: 35-120 41-273
Yards/rush: 3.4 6.7
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 20-32-302-2 8-21-138-2
Sacked-yards: 2-19 3-26
Net pass yards: 283 112
Net yards/pass: 8.3 4.7
Total net yards: 403 385
Total plays: 69 (50% run) 65 (63% run)
Yards/play: 5.8 5.9
Fumbles-lost: 0-0 3-0
Turnovers: 2 2
Penalties-yards: 10-132 7-64
Attendance: 56,134
Passing:
WAS: Joe Theismann, 20 of 32 for 302 yards and 3 TDs (2 int) SF: Jim Plunkett, 8 of 21 for 138 yards and 1 TD (2 int)
Rushing:
WAS: Mike Thomas, 21 for 89 yards; John Riggins, 9 for 23 yards; Joe Theismann, 3 for 1 yard; Larry Brown, 2 for 7 yards SF: Delvin Williams, 23 for 180 yards and 2 TDs; Wilbur Jackson, 15 for 83 yards; Jim Plunkett, 1 for 10 yards; Jim Lash, 1 for 2 yards; Paul Hofer, 1 for -2 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Frank Grant, 11 for 200 yards; Jean Fugett, 6 for 91 yards and 3 TDs; Mike Thomas, 1 for 9 yards; Roy Jefferson, 1 for 7 yards; John Riggins, 1 for -5 yards SF: Delvin Williams, 4 for 99 yards and 1 TD; Gene Washington, 1 for 18 yards; Paul Hofer, 1 for 12 yards; Jim Lash, 1 for 10 yards; Wilbur Jackson, 1 for -1 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 3 for 79 yards; Doug Winslow, 1 for 13 yards SF: Tony Leonard, 4 for 54 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 1 for 3 yards SF: Tony Leonard, 4 for 23 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Joe Lavender, 1 for 17 yards; Pat Fischer, 1 for 0 yards SF: Frank Nunley, 1 for 12 yards; Skip Vanderbundt, 1 for 8 yards
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 6 for 247 yards SF: Tom Wittum, 5 for 213 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Mark Moseley, 1/1 SF: Steve Mike-Mayer, 0/2
WAS: Joe Theismann, 20 of 32 for 302 yards and 3 TDs (2 int) SF: Jim Plunkett, 8 of 21 for 138 yards and 1 TD (2 int)
Rushing:
WAS: Mike Thomas, 21 for 89 yards; John Riggins, 9 for 23 yards; Joe Theismann, 3 for 1 yard; Larry Brown, 2 for 7 yards SF: Delvin Williams, 23 for 180 yards and 2 TDs; Wilbur Jackson, 15 for 83 yards; Jim Plunkett, 1 for 10 yards; Jim Lash, 1 for 2 yards; Paul Hofer, 1 for -2 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Frank Grant, 11 for 200 yards; Jean Fugett, 6 for 91 yards and 3 TDs; Mike Thomas, 1 for 9 yards; Roy Jefferson, 1 for 7 yards; John Riggins, 1 for -5 yards SF: Delvin Williams, 4 for 99 yards and 1 TD; Gene Washington, 1 for 18 yards; Paul Hofer, 1 for 12 yards; Jim Lash, 1 for 10 yards; Wilbur Jackson, 1 for -1 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 3 for 79 yards; Doug Winslow, 1 for 13 yards SF: Tony Leonard, 4 for 54 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 1 for 3 yards SF: Tony Leonard, 4 for 23 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Joe Lavender, 1 for 17 yards; Pat Fischer, 1 for 0 yards SF: Frank Nunley, 1 for 12 yards; Skip Vanderbundt, 1 for 8 yards
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 6 for 247 yards SF: Tom Wittum, 5 for 213 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Mark Moseley, 1/1 SF: Steve Mike-Mayer, 0/2