All NFL game summaries for 09/18/1977:
Touchdown runs by Haskel Stanback and Scott Hunter helped the Falcons wipe out an early 6-0 Rams lead and break a six-game Los Angeles win streak in the series. Leeman Bennett earned a victory in his head coaching debut with Atlanta. Joe Namath, starting his first regular season game with the Rams, connected with Harold Jackson on a 27-yard scoring pass, but Rick Byas broke through to block the point-after try. Taking advantage of a 10-yard punt, the Falcons drove 37 yards in the second period for their first score and added a 33-yard Nick Mike-Mayer field goal for a 10-6 halftime lead. Hunter, 10 of 17 for 121 yards and no interceptions, led a 74-yard third- quarter scoring drive that was capped by his one-yard plunge. The Falcons' defense held the Rams in check with three sacks of Namath and three fumble recoveries.
Line: Rams by 14
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Rams (0-1-0) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 Atlanta Falcons (1-0-0) | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
( 6- 0) LA Harold Jackson 27 yard pass from Joe Namath (kick failed)
( 6- 7) ATL Haskel Stanback 1 yard rush (Nick Mike-Mayer kick)
( 6-10) ATL Nick Mike-Mayer 33 yard field goal
( 6-17) ATL Scott Hunter 1 yard rush (Nick Mike-Mayer kick)
LA ATL
First Downs: 9 14
Rushes-yards: 21-59 52-156
Yards/rush: 2.8 3.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 15-30-141-0 10-17-121-0
Sacked-yards: 3-33 2-13
Net pass yards: 108 108
Net yards/pass: 3.3 5.7
Total net yards: 167 264
Total plays: 54 (38% run) 71 (73% run)
Yards/play: 3.1 3.7
Fumbles-lost: 3-3 0-0
Turnovers: 3 0
Penalties-yards: 7-60 6-53
Attendance: 55,956
Passing:
LA: Joe Namath, 15 of 30 for 141 yards and 1 TD ATL: Scott Hunter, 10 of 17 for 121 yards
Rushing:
LA: Lawrence McCutcheon, 14 for 43 yards; John Cappelletti, 7 for 16 yards ATL: Monroe Eley, 21 for 60 yards; Haskel Stanback, 18 for 73 yards and 1 TD; Mike Esposito, 9 for 16 yards; Scott Hunter, 4 for 7 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
LA: Ron Jessie, 3 for 47 yards; Harold Jackson, 3 for 45 yards and 1 TD; Charle Young, 3 for 16 yards; Lawrence McCutcheon, 3 for 11 yards; Dwight Scales, 1 for 16 yards; Terry Nelson, 1 for 4 yards; John Cappelletti, 1 for 2 yards ATL: Wallace Francis, 5 for 69 yards; Haskel Stanback, 2 for 15 yards; Monroe Eley, 2 for 8 yards; Alfred Jenkins, 1 for 29 yards
Kick returns:
LA: Wendell Tyler, 3 for 76 yards; Rod Phillips, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
LA: Billy Waddy, 5 for 58 yards; Cullen Bryant, 3 for 27 yards ATL: Rolland Lawrence, 3 for 3 yards; Billy Ryckman, 2 for 15 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
LA: Glen Walker, 10 for 356 yards ATL: John James, 10 for 418 yards
Field Goals:
ATL: Nick Mike-Mayer, 1/2
LA: Joe Namath, 15 of 30 for 141 yards and 1 TD ATL: Scott Hunter, 10 of 17 for 121 yards
Rushing:
LA: Lawrence McCutcheon, 14 for 43 yards; John Cappelletti, 7 for 16 yards ATL: Monroe Eley, 21 for 60 yards; Haskel Stanback, 18 for 73 yards and 1 TD; Mike Esposito, 9 for 16 yards; Scott Hunter, 4 for 7 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
LA: Ron Jessie, 3 for 47 yards; Harold Jackson, 3 for 45 yards and 1 TD; Charle Young, 3 for 16 yards; Lawrence McCutcheon, 3 for 11 yards; Dwight Scales, 1 for 16 yards; Terry Nelson, 1 for 4 yards; John Cappelletti, 1 for 2 yards ATL: Wallace Francis, 5 for 69 yards; Haskel Stanback, 2 for 15 yards; Monroe Eley, 2 for 8 yards; Alfred Jenkins, 1 for 29 yards
Kick returns:
LA: Wendell Tyler, 3 for 76 yards; Rod Phillips, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
LA: Billy Waddy, 5 for 58 yards; Cullen Bryant, 3 for 27 yards ATL: Rolland Lawrence, 3 for 3 yards; Billy Ryckman, 2 for 15 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
LA: Glen Walker, 10 for 356 yards ATL: John James, 10 for 418 yards
Field Goals:
ATL: Nick Mike-Mayer, 1/2
The Bills outgained the Dolphins 324 yards to 148, but Miami took advantage of four turnovers to register its 15th straight win over Buffalo. The Dolphins took a 3-0 halftime lead on a 32-yard field goal by Garo Yepremian, who added a 37-yarder in the third quarter following a Curtis Johnson interception. Norm Bulaich scored the game's only touchdown on a 20-yard run that was set up by Norris Thomas' fumble recovery. Buffalo's Joe Ferguson completed 19 of 37 passes for 204 yards and O.J. Simpson rushed for 71 yards.
Line: Dolphins by 3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins (1-0-0) | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
 Buffalo Bills (0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
( 3- 0) MIA Garo Yepremian 32 yard field goal
( 6- 0) MIA Garo Yepremian 37 yard field goal
(13- 0) MIA Norm Bulaich 20 yard rush (Garo Yepremian kick)
MIA BUF
First Downs: 10 16
Rushes-yards: 32-96 40-127
Yards/rush: 3.0 3.2
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 9-19-84-0 19-37-204-1
Sacked-yards: 3-32 1-7
Net pass yards: 52 197
Net yards/pass: 2.4 5.2
Total net yards: 148 324
Total plays: 54 (59% run) 78 (51% run)
Yards/play: 2.7 4.2
Fumbles-lost: 1-0 7-3
Turnovers: 0 4
Penalties-yards: 1-10 6-71
Attendance: 76,097
Passing:
MIA: Bob Griese, 9 of 19 for 84 yards BUF: Joe Ferguson, 19 of 37 for 204 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
MIA: Norm Bulaich, 14 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Benny Malone, 10 for 35 yards; Gary Davis, 6 for 12 yards; Bob Griese, 2 for 1 yard BUF: O.J. Simpson, 21 for 71 yards; Jim Braxton, 11 for 35 yards; Joe Ferguson, 5 for 19 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 2 yards; Marv Bateman, 1 for 0 yards
Receiving:
MIA: Nat Moore, 4 for 31 yards; Andre Tillman, 2 for 27 yards; Duriel Harris, 2 for 26 yards; Norm Bulaich, 1 for 0 yards BUF: O.J. Simpson, 7 for 68 yards; Bob Chandler, 5 for 72 yards; John Holland, 3 for 44 yards; Jim Braxton, 3 for 10 yards; Reuben Gant, 1 for 10 yards
Kick returns:
MIA: Duriel Harris, 1 for 31 yards BUF: John Kimbrough, 3 for 81 yards; Charles Romes, 1 for 18 yards
Punt returns:
MIA: Freddie Solomon, 1 for 12 yards BUF: Keith Moody, 1 for 24 yards; John Kimbrough, 1 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
MIA: Curtis Johnson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
MIA: Larry Seiple, 9 for 325 yards BUF: Marv Bateman, 5 for 230 yards
Field Goals:
MIA: Garo Yepremian, 2/2 BUF: Neil O'Donoghue, 0/2
MIA: Bob Griese, 9 of 19 for 84 yards BUF: Joe Ferguson, 19 of 37 for 204 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
MIA: Norm Bulaich, 14 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Benny Malone, 10 for 35 yards; Gary Davis, 6 for 12 yards; Bob Griese, 2 for 1 yard BUF: O.J. Simpson, 21 for 71 yards; Jim Braxton, 11 for 35 yards; Joe Ferguson, 5 for 19 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 2 yards; Marv Bateman, 1 for 0 yards
Receiving:
MIA: Nat Moore, 4 for 31 yards; Andre Tillman, 2 for 27 yards; Duriel Harris, 2 for 26 yards; Norm Bulaich, 1 for 0 yards BUF: O.J. Simpson, 7 for 68 yards; Bob Chandler, 5 for 72 yards; John Holland, 3 for 44 yards; Jim Braxton, 3 for 10 yards; Reuben Gant, 1 for 10 yards
Kick returns:
MIA: Duriel Harris, 1 for 31 yards BUF: John Kimbrough, 3 for 81 yards; Charles Romes, 1 for 18 yards
Punt returns:
MIA: Freddie Solomon, 1 for 12 yards BUF: Keith Moody, 1 for 24 yards; John Kimbrough, 1 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
MIA: Curtis Johnson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
MIA: Larry Seiple, 9 for 325 yards BUF: Marv Bateman, 5 for 230 yards
Field Goals:
MIA: Garo Yepremian, 2/2 BUF: Neil O'Donoghue, 0/2
Walter Payton rolled up 160 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns and Steve Schubert ripped off a 70-yard punt return touchdown as the Bears opened their 1977 season with a win over NFC Central rival Detroit. After the Lions marched 80 yards following the opening kickoff to take an early 7-0 lead, Payton streaked 73 yards through the Detroit defense, setting up Johnny Musso's two-yard run to tie the game. Schubert's score put the Bears ahead to stay and Payton's two short TD bursts gave Chicago a 27-10 halftime lead. Dexter Bussey led the Lions' scoring with two touchdowns while Detroit quarterback Greg Landry moved Detroit through the air with a 17 of 25, 239-yard passing day.
Line: Bears by 5
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions (0-1-0) | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
 Chicago Bears (1-0-0) | 7 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 30 |
( 7- 0) DET Dexter Bussey 1 yard rush (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
( 7- 7) CHI Johnny Musso 2 yard rush (Bob Thomas kick)
( 7-14) CHI Steve Schubert 70 yard punt return (Bob Thomas kick)
( 7-20) CHI Walter Payton 3 yard rush (kick failed)
( 7-27) CHI Walter Payton 2 yard rush (Bob Thomas kick)
(10-27) DET Steve Mike-Mayer 35 yard field goal
(13-27) DET Steve Mike-Mayer 38 yard field goal
(20-27) DET Dexter Bussey 5 yard rush (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
(20-30) CHI Bob Thomas 35 yard field goal
DET CHI
First Downs: 20 10
Rushes-yards: 30-168 48-260
Yards/rush: 5.6 5.4
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 17-25-239-0 4-9-45-0
Sacked-yards: 6-44 1-5
Net pass yards: 195 40
Net yards/pass: 6.3 4.0
Total net yards: 363 300
Total plays: 61 (49% run) 58 (82% run)
Yards/play: 6.0 5.2
Fumbles-lost: 3-1 2-0
Turnovers: 1 0
Penalties-yards: 6-50 2-15
Attendance: 51,530
Passing:
DET: Greg Landry, 17 of 25 for 239 yards CHI: Bob Avellini, 4 of 9 for 45 yards
Rushing:
DET: Horace King, 18 for 90 yards; Dexter Bussey, 8 for 45 yards and 2 TDs; Greg Landry, 4 for 33 yards CHI: Walter Payton, 23 for 160 yards and 2 TDs; Roland Harper, 18 for 91 yards; Johnny Musso, 4 for 7 yards and 1 TD; Bob Avellini, 3 for 2 yards
Receiving:
DET: David Hill, 5 for 62 yards; Ray Jarvis, 3 for 43 yards; Dexter Bussey, 2 for 47 yards; Charlie Sanders, 2 for 32 yards; J.D. Hill, 2 for 27 yards; Horace King, 2 for 19 yards; Luther Blue, 1 for 9 yards CHI: James Scott, 2 for 34 yards; Steve Schubert, 1 for 9 yards; Walter Payton, 1 for 2 yards
Kick returns:
DET: Randy Rich, 4 for 64 yards; James Hunter, 1 for 18 yards; Lynn Boden, 1 for 14 yards CHI: Vince Evans, 4 for 84 yards
Punt returns:
DET: Randy Rich, 2 for 18 yards; Luther Blue, 1 for 0 yards CHI: Steve Schubert, 3 for 69 yards and 1 TD; Virgil Livers, 1 for 9 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
DET: Mitch Hoopes, 6 for 235 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 5 for 203 yards
Field Goals:
DET: Steve Mike-Mayer, 2/2 CHI: Bob Thomas, 1/2
DET: Greg Landry, 17 of 25 for 239 yards CHI: Bob Avellini, 4 of 9 for 45 yards
Rushing:
DET: Horace King, 18 for 90 yards; Dexter Bussey, 8 for 45 yards and 2 TDs; Greg Landry, 4 for 33 yards CHI: Walter Payton, 23 for 160 yards and 2 TDs; Roland Harper, 18 for 91 yards; Johnny Musso, 4 for 7 yards and 1 TD; Bob Avellini, 3 for 2 yards
Receiving:
DET: David Hill, 5 for 62 yards; Ray Jarvis, 3 for 43 yards; Dexter Bussey, 2 for 47 yards; Charlie Sanders, 2 for 32 yards; J.D. Hill, 2 for 27 yards; Horace King, 2 for 19 yards; Luther Blue, 1 for 9 yards CHI: James Scott, 2 for 34 yards; Steve Schubert, 1 for 9 yards; Walter Payton, 1 for 2 yards
Kick returns:
DET: Randy Rich, 4 for 64 yards; James Hunter, 1 for 18 yards; Lynn Boden, 1 for 14 yards CHI: Vince Evans, 4 for 84 yards
Punt returns:
DET: Randy Rich, 2 for 18 yards; Luther Blue, 1 for 0 yards CHI: Steve Schubert, 3 for 69 yards and 1 TD; Virgil Livers, 1 for 9 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
DET: Mitch Hoopes, 6 for 235 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 5 for 203 yards
Field Goals:
DET: Steve Mike-Mayer, 2/2 CHI: Bob Thomas, 1/2
A pair of Don Cockroft field goals and a 12-yard touchdown run by Larry Poole gave the Browns a 13-0 halftime lead. Cleveland's defense picked up three turnovers, limiting the Bengals' offense to a field goal, to come away with the Browns' first victory in Cincinnati since 1973. Brian Sipe picked apart the Bengals' defense with a 15 of 22 for 198-yard passing performance. He completed four passes each to Gregg Pruitt and Dave Logan.
Line: Bengals by 12
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns (1-0-0) | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Cincinnati Bengals (0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
( 3- 0) CLE Don Cockroft 41 yard field goal
( 6- 0) CLE Don Cockroft 25 yard field goal
(13- 0) CLE Larry Poole 12 yard rush (Don Cockroft kick)
(13- 3) CIN Chris Bahr 25 yard field goal
CLE CIN
First Downs: 16 16
Rushes-yards: 37-112 33-104
Yards/rush: 3.0 3.2
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 15-22-198-1 16-34-157-1
Sacked-yards: 4-25 3-16
Net pass yards: 173 141
Net yards/pass: 6.7 3.8
Total net yards: 285 245
Total plays: 63 (58% run) 70 (47% run)
Yards/play: 4.5 3.5
Fumbles-lost: 3-2 2-2
Turnovers: 3 3
Penalties-yards: 9-73 3-25
Attendance: 52,847
Passing:
CLE: Brian Sipe, 15 of 21 for 198 yards (1 int); Greg Pruitt, 0 of 1 for 0 yards CIN: Ken Anderson, 16 of 34 for 157 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 13 for 27 yards; Cleo Miller, 11 for 47 yards; Mike Pruitt, 7 for 23 yards; Larry Poole, 4 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Brian Sipe, 2 for -6 yards CIN: Archie Griffin, 18 for 36 yards; Tony Davis, 5 for 19 yards; Ken Anderson, 4 for 34 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 4 for 12 yards; Pete Johnson, 2 for 3 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Dave Logan, 4 for 78 yards; Greg Pruitt, 4 for 61 yards; Oscar Roan, 2 for 16 yards; Reggie Rucker, 1 for 22 yards; Gary Parris, 1 for 16 yards; Reggie Craig, 1 for 5 yards; Cleo Miller, 1 for 0 yards; Larry Poole, 1 for 0 yards CIN: Lenvil Elliott, 4 for 23 yards; Isaac Curtis, 3 for 46 yards; Jim Corbett, 2 for 24 yards; John McDaniel, 2 for 21 yards; Tony Davis, 2 for 13 yards; Billy Brooks, 1 for 15 yards; Pat McInally, 1 for 9 yards; Archie Griffin, 1 for 6 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Eddie Payton, 2 for 52 yards CIN: Willie Shelby, 1 for 28 yards; Marvin Cobb, 1 for 15 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Ricky Feacher, 2 for 15 yards; Eddie Payton, 1 for 16 yards CIN: Lemar Parrish, 2 for 19 yards; Tommy Casanova, 1 for 6 yards
Interceptions:
CLE: Joe Jones, 1 for 0 yards CIN: Reggie Williams, 1 for 8 yards
Punting:
CLE: Greg Coleman, 6 for 286 yards CIN: Pat McInally, 6 for 276 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 2/2 CIN: Chris Bahr, 1/3
CLE: Brian Sipe, 15 of 21 for 198 yards (1 int); Greg Pruitt, 0 of 1 for 0 yards CIN: Ken Anderson, 16 of 34 for 157 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 13 for 27 yards; Cleo Miller, 11 for 47 yards; Mike Pruitt, 7 for 23 yards; Larry Poole, 4 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Brian Sipe, 2 for -6 yards CIN: Archie Griffin, 18 for 36 yards; Tony Davis, 5 for 19 yards; Ken Anderson, 4 for 34 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 4 for 12 yards; Pete Johnson, 2 for 3 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Dave Logan, 4 for 78 yards; Greg Pruitt, 4 for 61 yards; Oscar Roan, 2 for 16 yards; Reggie Rucker, 1 for 22 yards; Gary Parris, 1 for 16 yards; Reggie Craig, 1 for 5 yards; Cleo Miller, 1 for 0 yards; Larry Poole, 1 for 0 yards CIN: Lenvil Elliott, 4 for 23 yards; Isaac Curtis, 3 for 46 yards; Jim Corbett, 2 for 24 yards; John McDaniel, 2 for 21 yards; Tony Davis, 2 for 13 yards; Billy Brooks, 1 for 15 yards; Pat McInally, 1 for 9 yards; Archie Griffin, 1 for 6 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Eddie Payton, 2 for 52 yards CIN: Willie Shelby, 1 for 28 yards; Marvin Cobb, 1 for 15 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Ricky Feacher, 2 for 15 yards; Eddie Payton, 1 for 16 yards CIN: Lemar Parrish, 2 for 19 yards; Tommy Casanova, 1 for 6 yards
Interceptions:
CLE: Joe Jones, 1 for 0 yards CIN: Reggie Williams, 1 for 8 yards
Punting:
CLE: Greg Coleman, 6 for 286 yards CIN: Pat McInally, 6 for 276 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 2/2 CIN: Chris Bahr, 1/3
Otis Armstrong's 10-yard touchdown run at 4:02 of the third quarter provided Red Miller a win in his debut as head coach. The Broncos' scoring opportunity came after St. Louis punter Terry Joyce's fumble. Denver then drove 34 yards in four plays for Armstrong's TD. Jim Hart completed 18 of 35 passes for 221 yards. His Denver counterpart, Craig Morton, who was starting his first game as a Bronco, hit on 12 of 20 for 144 yards. Denver dealt the Cardinals their first shutout since 1974.
Line: Broncos by 4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 St. Louis Cardinals (0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Denver Broncos (1-0-0) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
( 0- 7) DEN Otis Armstrong 10 yard rush (Jim Turner kick)
STL DEN
First Downs: 12 15
Rushes-yards: 30-69 40-136
Yards/rush: 2.3 3.4
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 19-36-222-1 12-20-144-1
Sacked-yards: 2-18 2-22
Net pass yards: 204 122
Net yards/pass: 5.4 5.5
Total net yards: 273 258
Total plays: 68 (44% run) 62 (64% run)
Yards/play: 4.0 4.2
Fumbles-lost: 2-0 4-3
Turnovers: 1 4
Penalties-yards: 7-57 8-74
Attendance: 75,002
Passing:
STL: Jim Hart, 18 of 35 for 221 yards (1 int); Terry Joyce, 1 of 1 for 1 yards DEN: Craig Morton, 12 of 20 for 144 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
STL: Jim Otis, 12 for 34 yards; Jerry Latin, 10 for 23 yards; Steve Jones, 4 for 3 yards; Terry Metcalf, 3 for 9 yards; Jim Hart, 1 for 0 yards DEN: Otis Armstrong, 17 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Rob Lytle, 6 for 41 yards; Craig Morton, 6 for 15 yards; Jon Keyworth, 6 for 2 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 4 for 9 yards; Jack Dolbin, 1 for 14 yards
Receiving:
STL: Terry Metcalf, 6 for 35 yards; Pat Tilley, 3 for 49 yards; J.V. Cain, 3 for 26 yards; Steve Jones, 3 for 16 yards; Mel Gray, 2 for 55 yards; Ken Stone, 1 for 40 yards; Wayne Morris, 1 for 1 yard DEN: Rick Upchurch, 3 for 71 yards; Rob Lytle, 3 for 21 yards; Jack Dolbin, 2 for 17 yards; Riley Odoms, 2 for 17 yards; Haven Moses, 1 for 12 yards; Jon Keyworth, 1 for 6 yards
Kick returns:
STL: Lee Nelson, 1 for 31 yards; Steve Jones, 1 for 8 yards DEN: Jon Keyworth, 1 for 15 yards
Punt returns:
STL: Pat Tilley, 4 for 17 yards DEN: Rick Upchurch, 4 for 18 yards
Interceptions:
STL: Lee Nelson, 1 for 26 yards DEN: Bill Thompson, 1 for 29 yards
Punting:
STL: Terry Joyce, 6 for 255 yards DEN: Bucky Dilts, 7 for 280 yards
Field Goals:
STL: Jim Bakken, 0/4 DEN: Jim Turner, 0/1
STL: Jim Hart, 18 of 35 for 221 yards (1 int); Terry Joyce, 1 of 1 for 1 yards DEN: Craig Morton, 12 of 20 for 144 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
STL: Jim Otis, 12 for 34 yards; Jerry Latin, 10 for 23 yards; Steve Jones, 4 for 3 yards; Terry Metcalf, 3 for 9 yards; Jim Hart, 1 for 0 yards DEN: Otis Armstrong, 17 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Rob Lytle, 6 for 41 yards; Craig Morton, 6 for 15 yards; Jon Keyworth, 6 for 2 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 4 for 9 yards; Jack Dolbin, 1 for 14 yards
Receiving:
STL: Terry Metcalf, 6 for 35 yards; Pat Tilley, 3 for 49 yards; J.V. Cain, 3 for 26 yards; Steve Jones, 3 for 16 yards; Mel Gray, 2 for 55 yards; Ken Stone, 1 for 40 yards; Wayne Morris, 1 for 1 yard DEN: Rick Upchurch, 3 for 71 yards; Rob Lytle, 3 for 21 yards; Jack Dolbin, 2 for 17 yards; Riley Odoms, 2 for 17 yards; Haven Moses, 1 for 12 yards; Jon Keyworth, 1 for 6 yards
Kick returns:
STL: Lee Nelson, 1 for 31 yards; Steve Jones, 1 for 8 yards DEN: Jon Keyworth, 1 for 15 yards
Punt returns:
STL: Pat Tilley, 4 for 17 yards DEN: Rick Upchurch, 4 for 18 yards
Interceptions:
STL: Lee Nelson, 1 for 26 yards DEN: Bill Thompson, 1 for 29 yards
Punting:
STL: Terry Joyce, 6 for 255 yards DEN: Bucky Dilts, 7 for 280 yards
Field Goals:
STL: Jim Bakken, 0/4 DEN: Jim Turner, 0/1
Don Hardeman, Dan Pastorini, and rookie Rob Carpenter scored on one-yard runs as the Oilers picked up their third-straight opening day shutout. Curley Culp set up Carpenter's TD run with a 27-yard fumble recovery return. Pastorini passed for 137 yards, completing 20 of 32 attempts, while kick return specialist Billy Johnson returned six punts for 103 yards. He had one return of 71 yards. The Jets' deepest penetration of the game was to the Oilers' 19.
Line: Oilers by 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets (0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Houston Oilers (1-0-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
( 0- 7) HOU Don Hardeman 1 yard rush (Skip Butler kick)
( 0-14) HOU Dan Pastorini 1 yard rush (Skip Butler kick)
( 0-20) HOU Rob Carpenter 1 yard rush (kick failed)
NYJ HOU
First Downs: 11 19
Rushes-yards: 26-102 33-109
Yards/rush: 3.9 3.3
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 10-26-115-1 20-32-137-0
Sacked-yards: 3-38 1-7
Net pass yards: 77 130
Net yards/pass: 2.7 3.9
Total net yards: 179 239
Total plays: 55 (47% run) 66 (50% run)
Yards/play: 3.3 3.6
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 1-0
Turnovers: 2 0
Penalties-yards: 11-90 10-86
Attendance: 39,488
Passing:
NYJ: Richard Todd, 10 of 25 for 115 yards (1 int); Bruce Harper, 0 of 1 for 0 yards HOU: Dan Pastorini, 20 of 32 for 137 yards
Rushing:
NYJ: Charlie White, 13 for 43 yards; Clark Gaines, 5 for 25 yards; Bruce Harper, 4 for 33 yards; Kevin Long, 2 for 10 yards; Tom Newton, 1 for 6 yards; Duane Carrell, 1 for -15 yards HOU: Don Hardeman, 12 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Ronnie Coleman, 8 for 22 yards; Tim Wilson, 8 for 20 yards; Dan Pastorini, 3 for 11 yards and 1 TD; Rob Carpenter, 2 for 1 yard and 1 TD
Receiving:
NYJ: David Knight, 3 for 40 yards; Jerome Barkum, 3 for 27 yards; Bruce Harper, 2 for 22 yards; Wesley Walker, 1 for 26 yards; Kevin Long, 1 for 0 yards HOU: Eddie Foster, 4 for 27 yards; Jimmie Giles, 4 for 23 yards; Ken Burrough, 3 for 57 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 3 for 20 yards; Don Hardeman, 3 for -3 yards; Tim Wilson, 2 for 2 yards; Rob Carpenter, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 70 yards; Tommy Marvaso, 1 for 16 yards HOU: Billy Johnson, 1 for 23 yards
Punt returns:
NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 17 yards HOU: Billy Johnson, 6 for 103 yards
Interceptions:
HOU: Gregg Bingham, 1 for 6 yards
Punting:
NYJ: Duane Carrell, 7 for 283 yards HOU: Cliff Parsley, 5 for 192 yards
Field Goals:
HOU: Skip Butler, 0/3
NYJ: Richard Todd, 10 of 25 for 115 yards (1 int); Bruce Harper, 0 of 1 for 0 yards HOU: Dan Pastorini, 20 of 32 for 137 yards
Rushing:
NYJ: Charlie White, 13 for 43 yards; Clark Gaines, 5 for 25 yards; Bruce Harper, 4 for 33 yards; Kevin Long, 2 for 10 yards; Tom Newton, 1 for 6 yards; Duane Carrell, 1 for -15 yards HOU: Don Hardeman, 12 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Ronnie Coleman, 8 for 22 yards; Tim Wilson, 8 for 20 yards; Dan Pastorini, 3 for 11 yards and 1 TD; Rob Carpenter, 2 for 1 yard and 1 TD
Receiving:
NYJ: David Knight, 3 for 40 yards; Jerome Barkum, 3 for 27 yards; Bruce Harper, 2 for 22 yards; Wesley Walker, 1 for 26 yards; Kevin Long, 1 for 0 yards HOU: Eddie Foster, 4 for 27 yards; Jimmie Giles, 4 for 23 yards; Ken Burrough, 3 for 57 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 3 for 20 yards; Don Hardeman, 3 for -3 yards; Tim Wilson, 2 for 2 yards; Rob Carpenter, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 70 yards; Tommy Marvaso, 1 for 16 yards HOU: Billy Johnson, 1 for 23 yards
Punt returns:
NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 17 yards HOU: Billy Johnson, 6 for 103 yards
Interceptions:
HOU: Gregg Bingham, 1 for 6 yards
Punting:
NYJ: Duane Carrell, 7 for 283 yards HOU: Cliff Parsley, 5 for 192 yards
Field Goals:
HOU: Skip Butler, 0/3
Roger Staubach skirted around left end at 6:14 of overtime for a four-yard touchdown to give the Cowboys their 13th consecutive opening day victory. The Vikings had tied the game 10-10 on a 35-yard field goal by Fred Cox with 1:35 left in the fourth quarter. The game went into overtime after a 27-yard Efren Herrera field goal was wide to the left with three seconds left in the contest. Chuck Foreman put Minnesota up 7-0 in the first quarter with a 18-yard touchdown catch but Dallas kept Minnesota at bay until late in the fourth period by taking advantage of five Vikings turnovers and four sacks of quarterback Fran Tarkenton.
Line: Vikings by 1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dallas Cowboys (1-0-0) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
 Minnesota Vikings (0-1-0) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
( 0- 7) MIN Chuck Foreman 18 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick)
( 3- 7) DAL Efren Herrera 40 yard field goal
(10- 7) DAL Preston Pearson 7 yard pass from Roger Staubach (Efren Herrera kick)
(10-10) MIN Fred Cox 35 yard field goal
(16-10) DAL Roger Staubach 4 yard rush
DAL MIN
First Downs: 16 20
Rushes-yards: 35-131 43-156
Yards/rush: 3.7 3.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 18-30-196-0 13-32-182-3
Sacked-yards: 3-30 4-44
Net pass yards: 166 138
Net yards/pass: 5.0 3.8
Total net yards: 297 294
Total plays: 68 (51% run) 79 (54% run)
Yards/play: 4.4 3.7
Fumbles-lost: 3-1 5-2
Turnovers: 1 5
Penalties-yards: 9-85 6-35
Attendance: 47,678
Passing:
DAL: Roger Staubach, 18 of 30 for 196 yards and 1 TD MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 13 of 32 for 182 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
DAL: Preston Pearson, 15 for 63 yards; Robert Newhouse, 10 for 24 yards; Roger Staubach, 4 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Tony Dorsett, 4 for 11 yards; Drew Pearson, 1 for 11 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 1 for 1 yard MIN: Chuck Foreman, 22 for 66 yards; Robert Miller, 11 for 41 yards; Fran Tarkenton, 5 for 11 yards; Brent McClanahan, 3 for 9 yards; Sammy Johnson, 2 for 29 yards
Receiving:
DAL: Preston Pearson, 5 for 53 yards and 1 TD; Billy Joe DuPree, 4 for 57 yards; Drew Pearson, 3 for 30 yards; Golden Richards, 2 for 25 yards; Robert Newhouse, 2 for 18 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 1 for 9 yards; Jay Saldi, 1 for 4 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 5 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Stu Voigt, 4 for 64 yards; Robert Miller, 2 for 38 yards; Sammy White, 2 for 24 yards
Kick returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 2 for 69 yards; Larry Brinson, 1 for 15 yards MIN: Brent McClanahan, 2 for 40 yards; Robert Miller, 1 for 12 yards
Punt returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 4 for 28 yards MIN: Bob Grim, 3 for 10 yards
Interceptions:
DAL: Cliff Harris, 2 for 0 yards; Thomas Henderson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
DAL: Danny White, 9 for 352 yards MIN: Neil Clabo, 5 for 177 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Efren Herrera, 1/2 MIN: Fred Cox, 1/2
DAL: Roger Staubach, 18 of 30 for 196 yards and 1 TD MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 13 of 32 for 182 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
DAL: Preston Pearson, 15 for 63 yards; Robert Newhouse, 10 for 24 yards; Roger Staubach, 4 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Tony Dorsett, 4 for 11 yards; Drew Pearson, 1 for 11 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 1 for 1 yard MIN: Chuck Foreman, 22 for 66 yards; Robert Miller, 11 for 41 yards; Fran Tarkenton, 5 for 11 yards; Brent McClanahan, 3 for 9 yards; Sammy Johnson, 2 for 29 yards
Receiving:
DAL: Preston Pearson, 5 for 53 yards and 1 TD; Billy Joe DuPree, 4 for 57 yards; Drew Pearson, 3 for 30 yards; Golden Richards, 2 for 25 yards; Robert Newhouse, 2 for 18 yards; Scott Laidlaw, 1 for 9 yards; Jay Saldi, 1 for 4 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 5 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Stu Voigt, 4 for 64 yards; Robert Miller, 2 for 38 yards; Sammy White, 2 for 24 yards
Kick returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 2 for 69 yards; Larry Brinson, 1 for 15 yards MIN: Brent McClanahan, 2 for 40 yards; Robert Miller, 1 for 12 yards
Punt returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 4 for 28 yards MIN: Bob Grim, 3 for 10 yards
Interceptions:
DAL: Cliff Harris, 2 for 0 yards; Thomas Henderson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
DAL: Danny White, 9 for 352 yards MIN: Neil Clabo, 5 for 177 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Efren Herrera, 1/2 MIN: Fred Cox, 1/2
Jess Phillips' 11-yard third quarter touchdown run capped a 21-point comeback from a 14-0 deficit to give the Patriots their first victory over the Chiefs since 1964. Following touchdown runs by Kansas City's MacArthur Lane and Tony Reed, Darryl Stingley countered with a 34-yard TD scamper and then tied the game on a 21-yard scoring toss from Steve Grogan. Sam Cunningham led all rushers with 105 yards on 23 carries, his ninth career 100-yard game. Both defenses performed well: New England had six sacks and two fumble recoveries while Kansas City had two interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and two sacks.
Line: Patriots by 13
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs (0-1-0) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
 New England Patriots (1-0-0) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
( 7- 0) KC MacArthur Lane 1 yard rush (Jan Stenerud kick)
(14- 0) KC Tony Reed 10 yard rush (Jan Stenerud kick)
(14- 7) NE Darryl Stingley 34 yard rush (John Smith kick)
(14-14) NE Darryl Stingley 21 yard pass from Steve Grogan (John Smith kick)
(14-21) NE Jess Phillips 11 yard rush (John Smith kick)
(17-21) KC Jan Stenerud 22 yard field goal
KC NE
First Downs: 21 19
Rushes-yards: 37-180 46-241
Yards/rush: 4.9 5.2
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 13-26-219-0 10-16-155-2
Sacked-yards: 6-64 2-15
Net pass yards: 155 140
Net yards/pass: 4.8 7.8
Total net yards: 335 381
Total plays: 69 (53% run) 64 (71% run)
Yards/play: 4.9 6.0
Fumbles-lost: 3-2 3-2
Turnovers: 2 4
Penalties-yards: 6-71 13-96
Attendance: 58,185
Passing:
KC: Mike Livingston, 13 of 26 for 219 yards NE: Steve Grogan, 10 of 16 for 155 yards and 1 TD (2 int)
Rushing:
KC: Tony Reed, 19 for 88 yards and 1 TD; MacArthur Lane, 12 for 47 yards and 1 TD; Mark Bailey, 2 for 9 yards; Lawrence Williams, 1 for 17 yards; Henry Marshall, 1 for 7 yards; Ed Podolak, 1 for 7 yards; Mike Livingston, 1 for 5 yards NE: Sam Cunningham, 23 for 105 yards; Don Calhoun, 18 for 81 yards; Steve Grogan, 3 for 10 yards; Darryl Stingley, 1 for 34 yards and 1 TD; Jess Phillips, 1 for 11 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
KC: Walter White, 4 for 67 yards; Henry Marshall, 3 for 76 yards; Lawrence Williams, 2 for 32 yards; MacArthur Lane, 2 for 28 yards; Tony Reed, 1 for 10 yards; Ed Podolak, 1 for 6 yards NE: Sam Cunningham, 3 for 48 yards; Russ Francis, 3 for 38 yards; Darryl Stingley, 2 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Steve Burks, 1 for 20 yards; Don Calhoun, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
KC: Lawrence Williams, 1 for 48 yards; Ricky Wesson, 1 for 4 yards NE: Raymond Clayborn, 2 for 63 yards
Punt returns:
KC: Gary Green, 1 for 4 yards NE: Stanley Morgan, 2 for 8 yards
Interceptions:
KC: Jim Lynch, 1 for 6 yards; Gary Barbaro, 1 for 3 yards
Punting:
KC: Jerrel Wilson, 6 for 239 yards NE: Mike Patrick, 4 for 182 yards
Field Goals:
KC: Jan Stenerud, 1/1
KC: Mike Livingston, 13 of 26 for 219 yards NE: Steve Grogan, 10 of 16 for 155 yards and 1 TD (2 int)
Rushing:
KC: Tony Reed, 19 for 88 yards and 1 TD; MacArthur Lane, 12 for 47 yards and 1 TD; Mark Bailey, 2 for 9 yards; Lawrence Williams, 1 for 17 yards; Henry Marshall, 1 for 7 yards; Ed Podolak, 1 for 7 yards; Mike Livingston, 1 for 5 yards NE: Sam Cunningham, 23 for 105 yards; Don Calhoun, 18 for 81 yards; Steve Grogan, 3 for 10 yards; Darryl Stingley, 1 for 34 yards and 1 TD; Jess Phillips, 1 for 11 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
KC: Walter White, 4 for 67 yards; Henry Marshall, 3 for 76 yards; Lawrence Williams, 2 for 32 yards; MacArthur Lane, 2 for 28 yards; Tony Reed, 1 for 10 yards; Ed Podolak, 1 for 6 yards NE: Sam Cunningham, 3 for 48 yards; Russ Francis, 3 for 38 yards; Darryl Stingley, 2 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Steve Burks, 1 for 20 yards; Don Calhoun, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
KC: Lawrence Williams, 1 for 48 yards; Ricky Wesson, 1 for 4 yards NE: Raymond Clayborn, 2 for 63 yards
Punt returns:
KC: Gary Green, 1 for 4 yards NE: Stanley Morgan, 2 for 8 yards
Interceptions:
KC: Jim Lynch, 1 for 6 yards; Gary Barbaro, 1 for 3 yards
Punting:
KC: Jerrel Wilson, 6 for 239 yards NE: Mike Patrick, 4 for 182 yards
Field Goals:
KC: Jan Stenerud, 1/1
Willard Harrell's 75-yard punt return touchdown, his first in the NFL, sparked a 24-point Packers first half. Green Bay held on through a 20-point Saints' second half comeback to record their first opening day victory in four years. Archie Manning, making his first start for New Orleans since 1975, broke the Saints' career rushing record, picking up 34 yards ? for a 1,240-yard total ? in addition to passing for 225 yards on 18 of 30 attempts. Chuck Muncie led New Orleans rushers with 86 yards and two touchdowns, but the Packers' defense sacked Manning seven times for losses of 63 yards and came up with two turnovers to hold onto the victory.
Line: Saints by 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Bay Packers (1-0-0) | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 New Orleans Saints (0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
( 7- 0) GB Barty Smith 2 yard rush (Chester Marcol kick)
(14- 0) GB Willard Harrell 75 yard punt return (Chester Marcol kick)
(21- 0) GB Ken Payne 15 yard pass from Lynn Dickey (Chester Marcol kick)
(24- 0) GB Chester Marcol 19 yard field goal
(24- 7) NO Chuck Muncie 3 yard rush (Rich Szaro kick)
(24-14) NO Chuck Muncie 3 yard rush (Rich Szaro kick)
(24-20) NO Henry Childs 59 yard pass from Archie Manning (kick failed)
GB NO
First Downs: 11 19
Rushes-yards: 34-81 32-153
Yards/rush: 2.4 4.8
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-20-142-1 18-30-225-1
Sacked-yards: 2-19 7-63
Net pass yards: 123 162
Net yards/pass: 5.6 4.4
Total net yards: 204 315
Total plays: 56 (60% run) 69 (46% run)
Yards/play: 3.6 4.6
Fumbles-lost: 0-0 2-1
Turnovers: 1 2
Penalties-yards: 4-50 8-54
Attendance: 56,250
Passing:
GB: Lynn Dickey, 11 of 20 for 142 yards and 1 TD (1 int) NO: Archie Manning, 18 of 30 for 225 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
GB: Eric Torkelson, 12 for 27 yards; John Brockington, 11 for 25 yards; Barty Smith, 9 for 24 yards and 1 TD; Willard Harrell, 2 for 5 yards NO: Chuck Muncie, 20 for 86 yards and 2 TDs; Tony Galbreath, 8 for 33 yards; Archie Manning, 4 for 34 yards
Receiving:
GB: Ken Payne, 3 for 71 yards and 1 TD; Ollie Smith, 3 for 40 yards; Barty Smith, 2 for 31 yards; John Brockington, 2 for 1 yard; Willard Harrell, 1 for -1 yards NO: Henry Childs, 5 for 83 yards and 1 TD; Tony Galbreath, 5 for 64 yards; Don Herrmann, 4 for 44 yards; Jim Thaxton, 3 for 20 yards; Chuck Muncie, 1 for 14 yards
Kick returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 3 for 72 yards; Jim Culbreath, 1 for 25 yards NO: Rich Mauti, 3 for 66 yards; Kim Jones, 1 for 13 yards; Greg Boykin, 1 for 12 yards
Punt returns:
GB: Willard Harrell, 4 for 101 yards and 1 TD NO: Rich Mauti, 6 for 56 yards
Interceptions:
GB: Steve Luke, 1 for 7 yards NO: Tom Myers, 1 for 2 yards
Punting:
GB: David Beverly, 8 for 339 yards NO: Tom Blanchard, 7 for 249 yards
Field Goals:
GB: Chester Marcol, 1/1
GB: Lynn Dickey, 11 of 20 for 142 yards and 1 TD (1 int) NO: Archie Manning, 18 of 30 for 225 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
GB: Eric Torkelson, 12 for 27 yards; John Brockington, 11 for 25 yards; Barty Smith, 9 for 24 yards and 1 TD; Willard Harrell, 2 for 5 yards NO: Chuck Muncie, 20 for 86 yards and 2 TDs; Tony Galbreath, 8 for 33 yards; Archie Manning, 4 for 34 yards
Receiving:
GB: Ken Payne, 3 for 71 yards and 1 TD; Ollie Smith, 3 for 40 yards; Barty Smith, 2 for 31 yards; John Brockington, 2 for 1 yard; Willard Harrell, 1 for -1 yards NO: Henry Childs, 5 for 83 yards and 1 TD; Tony Galbreath, 5 for 64 yards; Don Herrmann, 4 for 44 yards; Jim Thaxton, 3 for 20 yards; Chuck Muncie, 1 for 14 yards
Kick returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 3 for 72 yards; Jim Culbreath, 1 for 25 yards NO: Rich Mauti, 3 for 66 yards; Kim Jones, 1 for 13 yards; Greg Boykin, 1 for 12 yards
Punt returns:
GB: Willard Harrell, 4 for 101 yards and 1 TD NO: Rich Mauti, 6 for 56 yards
Interceptions:
GB: Steve Luke, 1 for 7 yards NO: Tom Myers, 1 for 2 yards
Punting:
GB: David Beverly, 8 for 339 yards NO: Tom Blanchard, 7 for 249 yards
Field Goals:
GB: Chester Marcol, 1/1
Joe Danelo's 30-yard field goal with three seconds left in the game gave the Giants their second straight win over the Redskins after an 11-game drought. George Allen suffered his first opening day loss in 12 years as a head coach. After the Giants had built a 10-0 lead through three quarters, Billy Kilmer led the Redskins on touchdown drives of 58 and 88 yards. Mark Moseley's 51-yard field goal with 3:36 left gave Washington a 17-10 lead. Following the kickoff, Jerry Golsteyn marched the Giants 74 yards in four plays for the tying score. Harry Carson recovered a Redskins fumble on the next series to set up Danelo's winning field goal.
Line: Redskins by 5
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Redskins (0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
 New York Giants (1-0-0) | 7 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 20 |
( 0- 7) NYG George Martin 30 yard interception return (Joe Danelo kick)
( 0-10) NYG Joe Danelo 22 yard field goal
( 7-10) WAS Mike Thomas 3 yard rush (Mark Moseley kick)
(14-10) WAS John Riggins 3 yard pass from Billy Kilmer (Mark Moseley kick)
(17-10) WAS Mark Moseley 51 yard field goal
(17-17) NYG Gary Shirk 8 yard pass from Jerry Golsteyn (Joe Danelo kick)
(17-20) NYG Joe Danelo 30 yard field goal
WAS NYG
First Downs: 19 13
Rushes-yards: 38-122 41-166
Yards/rush: 3.2 4.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 13-26-153-1 7-14-123-1
Sacked-yards: 2-14 1-10
Net pass yards: 139 113
Net yards/pass: 5.0 7.5
Total net yards: 261 279
Total plays: 66 (57% run) 56 (73% run)
Yards/play: 4.0 5.0
Fumbles-lost: 3-1 1-0
Turnovers: 2 1
Penalties-yards: 10-85 13-112
Attendance: 76,086
Passing:
WAS: Billy Kilmer, 13 of 26 for 153 yards and 1 TD (1 int) NYG: Jerry Golsteyn, 7 of 14 for 123 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
WAS: John Riggins, 20 for 79 yards; Mike Thomas, 12 for 27 yards and 1 TD; Calvin Hill, 3 for 10 yards; Bob Brunet, 3 for 6 yards NYG: Larry Csonka, 17 for 62 yards; Doug Kotar, 10 for 46 yards; Bobby Hammond, 8 for 46 yards; Willie Spencer, 6 for 12 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Calvin Hill, 4 for 48 yards; Mike Thomas, 2 for 31 yards; Jean Fugett, 2 for 30 yards; Charley Taylor, 2 for 18 yards; John Riggins, 2 for 10 yards and 1 TD; Frank Grant, 1 for 16 yards NYG: Ed Marshall, 2 for 59 yards; Jim Robinson, 2 for 44 yards; Emery Moorehead, 1 for 19 yards; Gary Shirk, 1 for 8 yards and 1 TD; Doug Kotar, 1 for -7 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 2 for 60 yards; Bob Brunet, 1 for 20 yards; Clarence Harmon, 1 for 18 yards NYG: Bobby Hammond, 2 for 54 yards; Willie Spencer, 1 for 16 yards; Larry Mallory, 1 for 0 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 5 for 28 yards NYG: Bobby Hammond, 2 for -3 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Jake Scott, 1 for 12 yards NYG: George Martin, 1 for 30 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 5 for 188 yards NYG: Dave Jennings, 6 for 222 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Mark Moseley, 1/2 NYG: Joe Danelo, 2/2
WAS: Billy Kilmer, 13 of 26 for 153 yards and 1 TD (1 int) NYG: Jerry Golsteyn, 7 of 14 for 123 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
WAS: John Riggins, 20 for 79 yards; Mike Thomas, 12 for 27 yards and 1 TD; Calvin Hill, 3 for 10 yards; Bob Brunet, 3 for 6 yards NYG: Larry Csonka, 17 for 62 yards; Doug Kotar, 10 for 46 yards; Bobby Hammond, 8 for 46 yards; Willie Spencer, 6 for 12 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Calvin Hill, 4 for 48 yards; Mike Thomas, 2 for 31 yards; Jean Fugett, 2 for 30 yards; Charley Taylor, 2 for 18 yards; John Riggins, 2 for 10 yards and 1 TD; Frank Grant, 1 for 16 yards NYG: Ed Marshall, 2 for 59 yards; Jim Robinson, 2 for 44 yards; Emery Moorehead, 1 for 19 yards; Gary Shirk, 1 for 8 yards and 1 TD; Doug Kotar, 1 for -7 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 2 for 60 yards; Bob Brunet, 1 for 20 yards; Clarence Harmon, 1 for 18 yards NYG: Bobby Hammond, 2 for 54 yards; Willie Spencer, 1 for 16 yards; Larry Mallory, 1 for 0 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 5 for 28 yards NYG: Bobby Hammond, 2 for -3 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Jake Scott, 1 for 12 yards NYG: George Martin, 1 for 30 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 5 for 188 yards NYG: Dave Jennings, 6 for 222 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Mark Moseley, 1/2 NYG: Joe Danelo, 2/2
Ken Stabler took advantage of two San Diego turnovers and threw a pair of first-half touchdown passes in leading the Raiders to their 18th straight game without a loss against the Chargers. Stabler connected with Cliff Branch for Oakland's first TD, which was set up by a blocked punt. Dave Casper grabbed a one-yard scoring toss after a fumble recovery for the second six-pointer. Oakland's defense, which shut out San Diego for the second straight game, held the Chargers to a total of 121 yards. Pete Banaszak added the final score with his 48th career touchdown.
Line: Raiders by 15
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Diego Chargers (0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Oakland Raiders (1-0-0) | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
( 0- 7) OAK Cliff Branch 7 yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick)
( 0-10) OAK Errol Mann 20 yard field goal
( 0-17) OAK Dave Casper 1 yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick)
( 0-24) OAK Pete Banaszak 2 yard rush (Errol Mann kick)
SD OAK
First Downs: 7 21
Rushes-yards: 20-59 59-178
Yards/rush: 3.0 3.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-22-77-1 13-20-139-1
Sacked-yards: 2-15 0-0
Net pass yards: 62 139
Net yards/pass: 2.6 7.0
Total net yards: 121 317
Total plays: 44 (45% run) 79 (74% run)
Yards/play: 2.8 4.0
Fumbles-lost: 4-2 2-0
Turnovers: 3 1
Penalties-yards: 12-103 13-105
Attendance: 51,022
Passing:
SD: James Harris, 11 of 22 for 77 yards (1 int) OAK: Ken Stabler, 13 of 20 for 139 yards and 2 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
SD: Rickey Young, 11 for 23 yards; Don Woods, 7 for 30 yards; Clarence Williams, 1 for 6 yards; James Harris, 1 for 0 yards OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 19 for 62 yards; Clarence Davis, 14 for 41 yards; Pete Banaszak, 11 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Carl Garrett, 11 for 24 yards; Terry Robiskie, 4 for 19 yards
Receiving:
SD: Charlie Joiner, 4 for 33 yards; Rickey Young, 2 for 17 yards; Joe Washington, 2 for 13 yards; Clarence Williams, 1 for 9 yards; Pat Curran, 1 for 7 yards; Don Woods, 1 for -2 yards OAK: Cliff Branch, 4 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Fred Biletnikoff, 3 for 32 yards; Dave Casper, 3 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Carl Garrett, 1 for 13 yards; Clarence Davis, 1 for 12 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 5 yards
Kick returns:
SD: Clarence Williams, 3 for 36 yards; Johnny Rodgers, 2 for 17 yards OAK: Carl Garrett, 1 for 20 yards
Punt returns:
SD: Johnny Rodgers, 3 for 5 yards OAK: Neal Colzie, 2 for 27 yards
Interceptions:
SD: Mike Williams, 1 for 36 yards OAK: George Atkinson, 1 for 14 yards
Punting:
SD: Jeff West, 7 for 262 yards OAK: Ray Guy, 5 for 231 yards
Field Goals:
OAK: Errol Mann, 1/1
SD: James Harris, 11 of 22 for 77 yards (1 int) OAK: Ken Stabler, 13 of 20 for 139 yards and 2 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
SD: Rickey Young, 11 for 23 yards; Don Woods, 7 for 30 yards; Clarence Williams, 1 for 6 yards; James Harris, 1 for 0 yards OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 19 for 62 yards; Clarence Davis, 14 for 41 yards; Pete Banaszak, 11 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Carl Garrett, 11 for 24 yards; Terry Robiskie, 4 for 19 yards
Receiving:
SD: Charlie Joiner, 4 for 33 yards; Rickey Young, 2 for 17 yards; Joe Washington, 2 for 13 yards; Clarence Williams, 1 for 9 yards; Pat Curran, 1 for 7 yards; Don Woods, 1 for -2 yards OAK: Cliff Branch, 4 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Fred Biletnikoff, 3 for 32 yards; Dave Casper, 3 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Carl Garrett, 1 for 13 yards; Clarence Davis, 1 for 12 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 5 yards
Kick returns:
SD: Clarence Williams, 3 for 36 yards; Johnny Rodgers, 2 for 17 yards OAK: Carl Garrett, 1 for 20 yards
Punt returns:
SD: Johnny Rodgers, 3 for 5 yards OAK: Neal Colzie, 2 for 27 yards
Interceptions:
SD: Mike Williams, 1 for 36 yards OAK: George Atkinson, 1 for 14 yards
Punting:
SD: Jeff West, 7 for 262 yards OAK: Ray Guy, 5 for 231 yards
Field Goals:
OAK: Errol Mann, 1/1
Ron Jaworski made his Philadelphia debut with a pair of touchdown passes and the Eagles' defense held the Buccaneers to 118 net yards as Philadelphia won its first opening day game since 1967. Jaworski combined with Tom Sullivan midway through the second period for the Eagles' first score. Late in the third quarter, Jaworski engineered a 14-play, 95-yard drive that was capped by a 17-yard scoring pass to tight end Keith Krepfle. Philadelphia's defense sacked Buccaneers' quarterback Randy Hedberg four times, allowed only 26 net yards passing, and forced Tampa Bay to punt 11 times. Larry Marshall returned nine of those to tie an NFL record.
Line: Eagles by 13
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1-0) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 Philadelphia Eagles (1-0-0) | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
( 0- 7) PHI Tom Sullivan 7 yard pass from Ron Jaworski (Horst Muhlmann kick)
( 3- 7) TB Dave Green 22 yard field goal
( 3-13) PHI Keith Krepfle 17 yard pass from Ron Jaworski (kick failed)
TB PHI
First Downs: 8 15
Rushes-yards: 27-92 38-144
Yards/rush: 3.4 3.8
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-27-70-0 15-25-162-2
Sacked-yards: 5-44 3-25
Net pass yards: 26 137
Net yards/pass: 0.8 4.9
Total net yards: 118 281
Total plays: 59 (45% run) 66 (57% run)
Yards/play: 2.0 4.3
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 3-3
Turnovers: 1 5
Penalties-yards: 8-77 4-29
Attendance: 61,549
Passing:
TB: Randy Hedberg, 10 of 25 for 66 yards; Louis Carter, 0 of 1 for 0 yards; Jeb Blount, 1 of 1 for 4 yards PHI: Ron Jaworski, 14 of 24 for 147 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Roman Gabriel, 1 of 1 for 15 yards
Rushing:
TB: Ricky Bell, 15 for 53 yards; Anthony Davis, 5 for 12 yards; Ed Williams, 4 for 14 yards; Randy Hedberg, 2 for 10 yards; Louis Carter, 1 for 3 yards PHI: Tom Sullivan, 20 for 56 yards; Mike Hogan, 11 for 49 yards; Ron Jaworski, 4 for 7 yards; Herb Lusk, 2 for 2 yards; Frank LeMaster, 1 for 30 yards
Receiving:
TB: Ed Williams, 4 for 19 yards; Morris Owens, 2 for 21 yards; Louis Carter, 2 for 1 yard; Ricky Bell, 1 for 12 yards; John McKay, 1 for 9 yards; Isaac Hagins, 1 for 8 yards PHI: Keith Krepfle, 4 for 77 yards and 1 TD; Harold Carmichael, 4 for 30 yards; Charlie Smith, 2 for 25 yards; Tom Sullivan, 2 for 13 yards and 1 TD; Mike Hogan, 2 for 2 yards; Vince Papale, 1 for 15 yards
Kick returns:
TB: Anthony Davis, 3 for 62 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 2 for 46 yards
Punt returns:
TB: Danny Reece, 3 for 23 yards; Isaac Hagins, 2 for 8 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 9 for 89 yards; Mark Mitchell, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
TB: Cedric Brown, 1 for 22 yards; Cecil Johnson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
TB: Dave Green, 11 for 491 yards PHI: Spike Jones, 7 for 255 yards
Field Goals:
TB: Dave Green, 1/2
TB: Randy Hedberg, 10 of 25 for 66 yards; Louis Carter, 0 of 1 for 0 yards; Jeb Blount, 1 of 1 for 4 yards PHI: Ron Jaworski, 14 of 24 for 147 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Roman Gabriel, 1 of 1 for 15 yards
Rushing:
TB: Ricky Bell, 15 for 53 yards; Anthony Davis, 5 for 12 yards; Ed Williams, 4 for 14 yards; Randy Hedberg, 2 for 10 yards; Louis Carter, 1 for 3 yards PHI: Tom Sullivan, 20 for 56 yards; Mike Hogan, 11 for 49 yards; Ron Jaworski, 4 for 7 yards; Herb Lusk, 2 for 2 yards; Frank LeMaster, 1 for 30 yards
Receiving:
TB: Ed Williams, 4 for 19 yards; Morris Owens, 2 for 21 yards; Louis Carter, 2 for 1 yard; Ricky Bell, 1 for 12 yards; John McKay, 1 for 9 yards; Isaac Hagins, 1 for 8 yards PHI: Keith Krepfle, 4 for 77 yards and 1 TD; Harold Carmichael, 4 for 30 yards; Charlie Smith, 2 for 25 yards; Tom Sullivan, 2 for 13 yards and 1 TD; Mike Hogan, 2 for 2 yards; Vince Papale, 1 for 15 yards
Kick returns:
TB: Anthony Davis, 3 for 62 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 2 for 46 yards
Punt returns:
TB: Danny Reece, 3 for 23 yards; Isaac Hagins, 2 for 8 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 9 for 89 yards; Mark Mitchell, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
TB: Cedric Brown, 1 for 22 yards; Cecil Johnson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
TB: Dave Green, 11 for 491 yards PHI: Spike Jones, 7 for 255 yards
Field Goals:
TB: Dave Green, 1/2
Lydell Mitchell's 114 yards rushing led a 426-yard offensive attack that enabled the Colts to take their third straight opening day victory. A pair of 21-yard punt returns by Howard Stevens led to 10 Baltimore points while the Colts' defense kept the Seahawks in check with four interceptions and three sacks. Seattle's Autry Beamon blocked a fourth-quarter punt and returned it for a TD to cut the Colts' lead to 22-14 before Bert Jones hit Roger Carr with a 21-yard touchdown pass for the final Baltimore score.
Line: Colts by 14
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Colts (1-0-0) | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 29 |
 Seattle Seahawks (0-1-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
( 7- 0) BAL Don McCauley 6 yard rush (Toni Linhart kick)
( 7- 7) SEA Don Testerman 1 yard pass from Jim Zorn (John Leypoldt kick)
(14- 7) BAL Roosevelt Leaks 10 yard rush (Toni Linhart kick)
(16- 7) BAL Safety, Doug Nettles blocked punt out of end zone
(19- 7) BAL Toni Linhart 38 yard field goal
(22- 7) BAL Toni Linhart 42 yard field goal
(22-14) SEA Autry Beamon 17 yard return of blocked punt (John Leypoldt kick)
(29-14) BAL Roger Carr 21 yard pass from Bert Jones (Toni Linhart kick)
BAL SEA
First Downs: 23 16
Rushes-yards: 50-206 25-104
Yards/rush: 4.1 4.2
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 17-26-220-0 14-35-164-4
Sacked-yards: 0-0 3-13
Net pass yards: 220 151
Net yards/pass: 8.5 4.0
Total net yards: 426 255
Total plays: 76 (65% run) 63 (39% run)
Yards/play: 5.6 4.0
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 0-0
Turnovers: 1 4
Penalties-yards: 4-40 3-15
Attendance: 58,991
Passing:
BAL: Bert Jones, 17 of 26 for 220 yards and 1 TD SEA: Jim Zorn, 14 of 34 for 164 yards and 1 TD (4 int); Sherman Smith, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 32 for 114 yards; Don McCauley, 10 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Roosevelt Leaks, 8 for 44 yards and 1 TD SEA: Sherman Smith, 15 for 58 yards; Don Testerman, 7 for 28 yards; Jim Zorn, 3 for 18 yards
Receiving:
BAL: Don McCauley, 6 for 42 yards; Lydell Mitchell, 5 for 31 yards; Roger Carr, 2 for 66 yards and 1 TD; Freddie Scott, 2 for 52 yards; Glenn Doughty, 1 for 15 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 1 for 14 yards SEA: Steve Largent, 4 for 73 yards; Don Testerman, 3 for 23 yards and 1 TD; Sam McCullum, 2 for 32 yards; Steve Raible, 2 for 28 yards; Sherman Smith, 2 for 5 yards; Tony Benjamin, 1 for 3 yards
Kick returns:
BAL: Bruce Laird, 3 for 62 yards; Howard Stevens, 1 for 14 yards SEA: Walter Packer, 3 for 84 yards; David Sims, 2 for 23 yards; Don Dufek, 1 for 21 yards
Punt returns:
BAL: Howard Stevens, 3 for 53 yards SEA: Walter Packer, 1 for 8 yards
Interceptions:
BAL: Lyle Blackwood, 2 for 24 yards; Stan White, 1 for 11 yards; Norm Thompson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
BAL: David Lee, 4 for 143 yards SEA: Rick Engles, 4 for 137 yards
Field Goals:
BAL: Toni Linhart, 2/3 SEA: John Leypoldt, 0/1
BAL: Bert Jones, 17 of 26 for 220 yards and 1 TD SEA: Jim Zorn, 14 of 34 for 164 yards and 1 TD (4 int); Sherman Smith, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 32 for 114 yards; Don McCauley, 10 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Roosevelt Leaks, 8 for 44 yards and 1 TD SEA: Sherman Smith, 15 for 58 yards; Don Testerman, 7 for 28 yards; Jim Zorn, 3 for 18 yards
Receiving:
BAL: Don McCauley, 6 for 42 yards; Lydell Mitchell, 5 for 31 yards; Roger Carr, 2 for 66 yards and 1 TD; Freddie Scott, 2 for 52 yards; Glenn Doughty, 1 for 15 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 1 for 14 yards SEA: Steve Largent, 4 for 73 yards; Don Testerman, 3 for 23 yards and 1 TD; Sam McCullum, 2 for 32 yards; Steve Raible, 2 for 28 yards; Sherman Smith, 2 for 5 yards; Tony Benjamin, 1 for 3 yards
Kick returns:
BAL: Bruce Laird, 3 for 62 yards; Howard Stevens, 1 for 14 yards SEA: Walter Packer, 3 for 84 yards; David Sims, 2 for 23 yards; Don Dufek, 1 for 21 yards
Punt returns:
BAL: Howard Stevens, 3 for 53 yards SEA: Walter Packer, 1 for 8 yards
Interceptions:
BAL: Lyle Blackwood, 2 for 24 yards; Stan White, 1 for 11 yards; Norm Thompson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
BAL: David Lee, 4 for 143 yards SEA: Rick Engles, 4 for 137 yards
Field Goals:
BAL: Toni Linhart, 2/3 SEA: John Leypoldt, 0/1