All NFL game summaries for 11/05/1978:
Steve Bartkowski's one-yard run and 37-yard touchdown pass to Wallace Francis paced the Falcons' victory. Safety Frank Reed set up the final Atlanta touchdown, a one-yard run by Bubba Bean, with a 38-yard interception return. San Francisco's O. J. Simpson left the game five minutes into the second period with a shoulder separation.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 127.0 (20) | 132.0 (22) | 259.0 (26) | 35 |
| DEFENSE | 163.2 (23) | 156.2 (15) | 319.4 (22) | 24 | |
 | OFFENSE | 112.0 (26) | 117.4 (27) | 229.4 (28) | 22 |
| DEFENSE | 121.6 (5) | 134.0 (4) | 255.6 (3) | 26 |
Line: Falcons by 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers (1-9-0) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Atlanta Falcons (6-4-0) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
( 3- 0) SF Ray Wersching 19 yard field goal
( 3- 7) ATL Steve Bartkowski 1 yard rush (Tim Mazzetti kick)
( 3-14) ATL Wallace Francis 37 yard pass from Steve Bartkowski (Tim Mazzetti kick)
( 3-21) ATL Bubba Bean 1 yard rush (Tim Mazzetti kick)
(10-21) SF Paul Hofer 3 yard rush (Ray Wersching kick)
SF ATL
First Downs: 13 16
Rushes-yards: 39-118 34-62
Yards/rush: 3.0 1.8
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 6-21-75-1 16-29-210-1
Sacked-yards: 3-25 3-26
Net pass yards: 50 184
Net yards/pass: 2.1 5.8
Total net yards: 168 246
Total plays: 63 (61% run) 66 (51% run)
Yards/play: 2.7 3.7
Fumbles-lost: 3-2 3-2
Turnovers: 3 3
Penalties-yards: 7-66 17-125
Attendance: 55,468
Passing:
SF: Steve DeBerg, 6 of 20 for 75 yards (1 int); Freddie Solomon, 0 of 1 for 0 yards ATL: Steve Bartkowski, 14 of 26 for 164 yards and 1 TD (1 int); June Jones, 2 of 3 for 46 yards
Rushing:
SF: Bob Ferrell, 18 for 63 yards; Paul Hofer, 11 for 34 yards and 1 TD; O.J. Simpson, 5 for 15 yards; Steve DeBerg, 4 for 4 yards; Greg Boykin, 1 for 2 yards ATL: Ricky Patton, 10 for 33 yards; Haskel Stanback, 8 for 28 yards; Bubba Bean, 5 for 7 yards and 1 TD; Ray Strong, 3 for 6 yards; June Jones, 3 for -16 yards; Steve Bartkowski, 2 for 7 yards and 1 TD; Mike Esposito, 2 for 5 yards; George Franklin, 1 for -8 yards
Receiving:
SF: Kenny Harrison, 2 for 63 yards; Freddie Solomon, 2 for 13 yards; Paul Seal, 1 for 6 yards; Elmo Boyd, 1 for -7 yards ATL: Wallace Francis, 4 for 75 yards and 1 TD; Billy Ryckman, 3 for 59 yards; Jim Mitchell, 3 for 24 yards; Bubba Bean, 3 for 11 yards; Alfred Jackson, 2 for 22 yards; George Franklin, 1 for 19 yards
Kick returns:
SF: Paul Hofer, 3 for 87 yards; Dave Williams, 1 for 17 yards ATL: George Franklin, 1 for 33 yards; Dennis Pearson, 1 for 25 yards
Punt returns:
SF: Tony Leonard, 1 for 9 yards; Larry Jones, 1 for 0 yards ATL: Billy Ryckman, 4 for 21 yards; Rick Byas, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
SF: Eddie Lewis, 1 for 11 yards ATL: Frank Reed, 1 for 38 yards
Punting:
SF: Mike Connell, 10 for 389 yards ATL: John James, 8 for 296 yards
Field Goals:
SF: Ray Wersching, 1/1
SF: Steve DeBerg, 6 of 20 for 75 yards (1 int); Freddie Solomon, 0 of 1 for 0 yards ATL: Steve Bartkowski, 14 of 26 for 164 yards and 1 TD (1 int); June Jones, 2 of 3 for 46 yards
Rushing:
SF: Bob Ferrell, 18 for 63 yards; Paul Hofer, 11 for 34 yards and 1 TD; O.J. Simpson, 5 for 15 yards; Steve DeBerg, 4 for 4 yards; Greg Boykin, 1 for 2 yards ATL: Ricky Patton, 10 for 33 yards; Haskel Stanback, 8 for 28 yards; Bubba Bean, 5 for 7 yards and 1 TD; Ray Strong, 3 for 6 yards; June Jones, 3 for -16 yards; Steve Bartkowski, 2 for 7 yards and 1 TD; Mike Esposito, 2 for 5 yards; George Franklin, 1 for -8 yards
Receiving:
SF: Kenny Harrison, 2 for 63 yards; Freddie Solomon, 2 for 13 yards; Paul Seal, 1 for 6 yards; Elmo Boyd, 1 for -7 yards ATL: Wallace Francis, 4 for 75 yards and 1 TD; Billy Ryckman, 3 for 59 yards; Jim Mitchell, 3 for 24 yards; Bubba Bean, 3 for 11 yards; Alfred Jackson, 2 for 22 yards; George Franklin, 1 for 19 yards
Kick returns:
SF: Paul Hofer, 3 for 87 yards; Dave Williams, 1 for 17 yards ATL: George Franklin, 1 for 33 yards; Dennis Pearson, 1 for 25 yards
Punt returns:
SF: Tony Leonard, 1 for 9 yards; Larry Jones, 1 for 0 yards ATL: Billy Ryckman, 4 for 21 yards; Rick Byas, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
SF: Eddie Lewis, 1 for 11 yards ATL: Frank Reed, 1 for 38 yards
Punting:
SF: Mike Connell, 10 for 389 yards ATL: John James, 8 for 296 yards
Field Goals:
SF: Ray Wersching, 1/1
Horace Ivory scored touchdowns of 19 and 5 yards and rushed for a career-high 128 yards on 16 carries as New England tied a team record of seven straight wins. The Patriots' defense stopped three Buffalo drives with two fumble recoveries and an interception and prevented the Bills from scoring a touchdown until 1:47 remained in the game.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 194.4 (1) | 195.9 (3) | 390.3 (1) | 25 |
| DEFENSE | 108.1 (2) | 182.7 (25) | 290.8 (12) | 26 | |
 | OFFENSE | 123.7 (22) | 157.1 (12) | 280.8 (19) | 15 |
| DEFENSE | 202.6 (28) | 132.9 (3) | 335.4 (25) | 16 |
Line: Patriots by 9
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots (8-2-0) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
| Buffalo Bills (3-7-0) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
( 0- 3) BUF Tom Dempsey 21 yard field goal
( 7- 3) NE Horace Ivory 19 yard rush (David Posey kick)
(14- 3) NE Horace Ivory 5 yard rush (David Posey kick)
(14-10) BUF Bob Chandler 11 yard pass from Joe Ferguson (Tom Dempsey kick)
NE BUF
First Downs: 20 15
Rushes-yards: 47-279 34-140
Yards/rush: 5.9 4.1
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 5-17-65-1 14-23-114-1
Sacked-yards: 1-12 1-7
Net pass yards: 53 107
Net yards/pass: 2.9 4.5
Total net yards: 332 247
Total plays: 65 (72% run) 58 (58% run)
Yards/play: 5.1 4.3
Fumbles-lost: 3-2 2-2
Turnovers: 3 3
Penalties-yards: 6-54 9-75
Attendance: 44,897
Passing:
NE: Steve Grogan, 5 of 17 for 65 yards (1 int) BUF: Joe Ferguson, 14 of 23 for 114 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
NE: Horace Ivory, 16 for 128 yards and 2 TDs; Sam Cunningham, 13 for 85 yards; Don Calhoun, 10 for 39 yards; Steve Grogan, 5 for 24 yards; James McAlister, 2 for 3 yards; Jerrel Wilson, 1 for 0 yards BUF: Curtis Brown, 13 for 48 yards; Terry Miller, 12 for 58 yards; Roland Hooks, 7 for 21 yards; Joe Ferguson, 2 for 13 yards
Receiving:
NE: Russ Francis, 2 for 26 yards; Stanley Morgan, 1 for 20 yards; Sam Cunningham, 1 for 12 yards; Andy Johnson, 1 for 7 yards BUF: Bob Chandler, 4 for 35 yards and 1 TD; Frank Lewis, 4 for 34 yards; Reuben Gant, 3 for 26 yards; Curtis Brown, 1 for 15 yards; Terry Miller, 1 for 10 yards; Joe Ferguson, 1 for -6 yards
Kick returns:
NE: Raymond Clayborn, 2 for 38 yards BUF: Keith Moody, 1 for 30 yards; Dennis Johnson, 1 for 28 yards; Scott Hutchinson, 1 for 8 yards
Punt returns:
NE: Stanley Morgan, 2 for 20 yards BUF: Keith Moody, 1 for 14 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
NE: Steve Nelson, 1 for 24 yards BUF: Shane Nelson, 1 for 16 yards
Punting:
NE: Jerrel Wilson, 3 for 112 yards BUF: Rusty Jackson, 4 for 178 yards
Field Goals:
NE: David Posey, 0/1 BUF: Tom Dempsey, 1/1
NE: Steve Grogan, 5 of 17 for 65 yards (1 int) BUF: Joe Ferguson, 14 of 23 for 114 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
NE: Horace Ivory, 16 for 128 yards and 2 TDs; Sam Cunningham, 13 for 85 yards; Don Calhoun, 10 for 39 yards; Steve Grogan, 5 for 24 yards; James McAlister, 2 for 3 yards; Jerrel Wilson, 1 for 0 yards BUF: Curtis Brown, 13 for 48 yards; Terry Miller, 12 for 58 yards; Roland Hooks, 7 for 21 yards; Joe Ferguson, 2 for 13 yards
Receiving:
NE: Russ Francis, 2 for 26 yards; Stanley Morgan, 1 for 20 yards; Sam Cunningham, 1 for 12 yards; Andy Johnson, 1 for 7 yards BUF: Bob Chandler, 4 for 35 yards and 1 TD; Frank Lewis, 4 for 34 yards; Reuben Gant, 3 for 26 yards; Curtis Brown, 1 for 15 yards; Terry Miller, 1 for 10 yards; Joe Ferguson, 1 for -6 yards
Kick returns:
NE: Raymond Clayborn, 2 for 38 yards BUF: Keith Moody, 1 for 30 yards; Dennis Johnson, 1 for 28 yards; Scott Hutchinson, 1 for 8 yards
Punt returns:
NE: Stanley Morgan, 2 for 20 yards BUF: Keith Moody, 1 for 14 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
NE: Steve Nelson, 1 for 24 yards BUF: Shane Nelson, 1 for 16 yards
Punting:
NE: Jerrel Wilson, 3 for 112 yards BUF: Rusty Jackson, 4 for 178 yards
Field Goals:
NE: David Posey, 0/1 BUF: Tom Dempsey, 1/1
Running back Sherman Smith scored twice and set two club records as the Seahawks won their third interconference game of the season. Smith established team records with 152 yards rushing and a 67-yard run that set up his second touchdown, a six-yard run in the third quarter. Quarterback Jim Zorn completed 13 of 24 passes for 208 yards and directed Seahawks' scoring drives of 70, 73, 72 and 73 yards. He had two touchdown passes, both to Steve Largent.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 140.3 (18) | 208.8 (1) | 349.1 (3) | 28 |
| DEFENSE | 156.4 (19) | 182.8 (26) | 339.2 (26) | 20 | |
 | OFFENSE | 153.3 (10) | 149.1 (16) | 302.4 (14) | 21 |
| DEFENSE | 139.9 (14) | 148.3 (10) | 288.2 (10) | 17 |
Line: Bears by 3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks (5-5-0) | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
| Chicago Bears (3-7-0) | 0 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 29 |
( 7- 0) SEA Sherman Smith 1 yard rush (Efren Herrera kick)
( 7- 3) CHI Bob Thomas 33 yard field goal
(14- 3) SEA Steve Largent 26 yard pass from Jim Zorn (Efren Herrera kick)
(14- 6) CHI Bob Thomas 36 yard field goal
(14- 9) CHI Bob Thomas 39 yard field goal
(21- 9) SEA Steve Largent 31 yard pass from Jim Zorn (Efren Herrera kick)
(21-16) CHI Roland Harper 20 yard pass from Mike Phipps (Bob Thomas kick)
(28-16) SEA Sherman Smith 6 yard rush (Efren Herrera kick)
(28-22) CHI Walter Payton 7 yard rush (kick failed)
(31-22) SEA Efren Herrera 34 yard field goal
(31-29) CHI Roland Harper 2 yard rush (Bob Thomas kick)
SEA CHI
First Downs: 23 26
Rushes-yards: 38-224 33-174
Yards/rush: 5.9 5.3
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 13-24-208-0 21-40-245-3
Sacked-yards: 5-43 2-18
Net pass yards: 165 227
Net yards/pass: 5.7 5.4
Total net yards: 389 401
Total plays: 67 (56% run) 75 (44% run)
Yards/play: 5.8 5.3
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 0-0
Turnovers: 1 3
Penalties-yards: 5-35 5-45
Attendance: 50,697
Passing:
SEA: Jim Zorn, 13 of 24 for 208 yards and 2 TDs CHI: Mike Phipps, 15 of 25 for 177 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Bob Avellini, 6 of 15 for 68 yards
Rushing:
SEA: Sherman Smith, 23 for 152 yards and 2 TDs; Al Hunter, 11 for 40 yards; Jim Zorn, 3 for 25 yards; Tony Benjamin, 1 for 7 yards CHI: Walter Payton, 18 for 109 yards and 1 TD; Roland Harper, 13 for 57 yards and 1 TD; Robin Earl, 2 for 8 yards
Receiving:
SEA: Steve Largent, 6 for 126 yards and 2 TDs; Sam McCullum, 4 for 46 yards; Sherman Smith, 2 for 27 yards; Tony Benjamin, 1 for 9 yards CHI: Roland Harper, 6 for 71 yards and 1 TD; James Scott, 5 for 88 yards; Walter Payton, 5 for 36 yards; Greg Latta, 3 for 32 yards; Golden Richards, 1 for 17 yards; Robin Earl, 1 for 1 yard
Kick returns:
SEA: Rufus Crawford, 4 for 93 yards CHI: Wentford Gaines, 2 for 42 yards; John Skibinski, 2 for 24 yards; Brian Baschnagel, 1 for 20 yards; Jerry Muckensturm, 1 for 6 yards
Punt returns:
SEA: Rufus Crawford, 3 for 46 yards CHI: Virgil Livers, 4 for 6 yards
Interceptions:
SEA: Cornell Webster, 2 for 9 yards; Dave Brown, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
SEA: Herman Weaver, 5 for 161 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 5 for 173 yards
Field Goals:
SEA: Efren Herrera, 1/1 CHI: Bob Thomas, 3/3
SEA: Jim Zorn, 13 of 24 for 208 yards and 2 TDs CHI: Mike Phipps, 15 of 25 for 177 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Bob Avellini, 6 of 15 for 68 yards
Rushing:
SEA: Sherman Smith, 23 for 152 yards and 2 TDs; Al Hunter, 11 for 40 yards; Jim Zorn, 3 for 25 yards; Tony Benjamin, 1 for 7 yards CHI: Walter Payton, 18 for 109 yards and 1 TD; Roland Harper, 13 for 57 yards and 1 TD; Robin Earl, 2 for 8 yards
Receiving:
SEA: Steve Largent, 6 for 126 yards and 2 TDs; Sam McCullum, 4 for 46 yards; Sherman Smith, 2 for 27 yards; Tony Benjamin, 1 for 9 yards CHI: Roland Harper, 6 for 71 yards and 1 TD; James Scott, 5 for 88 yards; Walter Payton, 5 for 36 yards; Greg Latta, 3 for 32 yards; Golden Richards, 1 for 17 yards; Robin Earl, 1 for 1 yard
Kick returns:
SEA: Rufus Crawford, 4 for 93 yards CHI: Wentford Gaines, 2 for 42 yards; John Skibinski, 2 for 24 yards; Brian Baschnagel, 1 for 20 yards; Jerry Muckensturm, 1 for 6 yards
Punt returns:
SEA: Rufus Crawford, 3 for 46 yards CHI: Virgil Livers, 4 for 6 yards
Interceptions:
SEA: Cornell Webster, 2 for 9 yards; Dave Brown, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
SEA: Herman Weaver, 5 for 161 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 5 for 173 yards
Field Goals:
SEA: Efren Herrera, 1/1 CHI: Bob Thomas, 3/3
Matt Robinson connected on a 75-yard touchdown bomb to Wesley Walker with 5:45 left to climax the Jets' comeback from a 28-7 deficit in the second quarter. Robinson hit Derrick Gaffney with a four-yard touchdown strike and Scott Dierking's three-yard touchdown run followed a Pat Leahy 38-yard field goal and put New York within striking distance. The Jets gained possession at their own 25 after a Broncos punt, and Robinson hit Walker for the game-winner on the first play. Denver's final-minute bid for overtime failed when Jim Turner's 42-yard field goal fell short with eight seconds remaining.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 157.0 (8) | 155.0 (14) | 312.0 (8) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 165.3 (25) | 195.3 (28) | 360.7 (27) | 21 | |
 | OFFENSE | 161.7 (6) | 133.3 (21) | 295.0 (17) | 23 |
| DEFENSE | 125.3 (9) | 157.6 (17) | 282.9 (8) | 26 |
Line: Broncos by 9
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets (6-4-0) | 0 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| Denver Broncos (6-4-0) | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
( 0- 7) DEN Jon Keyworth 5 yard rush (Jim Turner kick)
( 0-14) DEN Bill Thompson 4 yard fumble return (Jim Turner kick)
( 7-14) NYJ Kevin Long 4 yard rush (Pat Leahy kick)
( 7-21) DEN Haven Moses 14 yard pass from Craig Penrose (Jim Turner kick)
( 7-28) DEN Tom Jackson 28 yard interception return (Jim Turner kick)
(14-28) NYJ Derrick Gaffney 4 yard pass from Matt Robinson (Pat Leahy kick)
(17-28) NYJ Pat Leahy 38 yard field goal
(24-28) NYJ Scott Dierking 3 yard rush (Pat Leahy kick)
(31-28) NYJ Wesley Walker 75 yard pass from Matt Robinson (Pat Leahy kick)
NYJ DEN
First Downs: 19 15
Rushes-yards: 43-202 34-133
Yards/rush: 4.7 3.9
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 12-27-216-2 15-29-180-3
Sacked-yards: 2-15 1-7
Net pass yards: 201 173
Net yards/pass: 6.9 5.8
Total net yards: 403 306
Total plays: 72 (59% run) 64 (53% run)
Yards/play: 5.6 4.8
Fumbles-lost: 3-1 2-0
Turnovers: 3 3
Penalties-yards: 10-66 8-60
Attendance: 74,983
Passing:
NYJ: Matt Robinson, 12 of 27 for 216 yards and 2 TDs (2 int) DEN: Norris Weese, 11 of 17 for 125 yards; Craig Penrose, 4 of 12 for 55 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
NYJ: Kevin Long, 18 for 85 yards and 1 TD; Scott Dierking, 16 for 89 yards and 1 TD; Bruce Harper, 5 for 25 yards; Matt Robinson, 3 for -1 yards; Tom Newton, 1 for 4 yards DEN: Jon Keyworth, 11 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Dave Preston, 9 for 37 yards; Rob Lytle, 5 for 33 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 2 for 6 yards; Larry Canada, 2 for 2 yards; Norris Weese, 2 for -3 yards; Otis Armstrong, 1 for 9 yards; Riley Odoms, 1 for 7 yards
Receiving:
NYJ: Wesley Walker, 4 for 133 yards and 1 TD; Jerome Barkum, 3 for 43 yards; Kevin Long, 2 for 15 yards; Bruce Harper, 1 for 15 yards; Scott Dierking, 1 for 6 yards; Derrick Gaffney, 1 for 4 yards and 1 TD DEN: Jack Dolbin, 5 for 72 yards; Rob Lytle, 3 for 16 yards; Haven Moses, 2 for 43 yards and 1 TD; Riley Odoms, 2 for 34 yards; Jon Keyworth, 2 for 6 yards; Dave Preston, 1 for 9 yards
Kick returns:
NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 107 yards; Clark Gaines, 1 for 12 yards DEN: Bernard Jackson, 2 for 39 yards; Dave Preston, 1 for 29 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 1 for 26 yards; Jon Keyworth, 1 for 13 yards
Punt returns:
NYJ: Bruce Harper, 5 for 25 yards; Ken Schroy, 1 for 0 yards DEN: Dave Preston, 5 for 67 yards
Interceptions:
NYJ: Burgess Owens, 1 for 19 yards; Mike Hennigan, 1 for 7 yards; Shafer Suggs, 1 for 0 yards DEN: Bernard Jackson, 1 for 38 yards; Tom Jackson, 1 for 28 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
NYJ: Chuck Ramsey, 7 for 331 yards DEN: Bucky Dilts, 8 for 353 yards
Field Goals:
NYJ: Pat Leahy, 1/3 DEN: Jim Turner, 0/2
NYJ: Matt Robinson, 12 of 27 for 216 yards and 2 TDs (2 int) DEN: Norris Weese, 11 of 17 for 125 yards; Craig Penrose, 4 of 12 for 55 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
NYJ: Kevin Long, 18 for 85 yards and 1 TD; Scott Dierking, 16 for 89 yards and 1 TD; Bruce Harper, 5 for 25 yards; Matt Robinson, 3 for -1 yards; Tom Newton, 1 for 4 yards DEN: Jon Keyworth, 11 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Dave Preston, 9 for 37 yards; Rob Lytle, 5 for 33 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 2 for 6 yards; Larry Canada, 2 for 2 yards; Norris Weese, 2 for -3 yards; Otis Armstrong, 1 for 9 yards; Riley Odoms, 1 for 7 yards
Receiving:
NYJ: Wesley Walker, 4 for 133 yards and 1 TD; Jerome Barkum, 3 for 43 yards; Kevin Long, 2 for 15 yards; Bruce Harper, 1 for 15 yards; Scott Dierking, 1 for 6 yards; Derrick Gaffney, 1 for 4 yards and 1 TD DEN: Jack Dolbin, 5 for 72 yards; Rob Lytle, 3 for 16 yards; Haven Moses, 2 for 43 yards and 1 TD; Riley Odoms, 2 for 34 yards; Jon Keyworth, 2 for 6 yards; Dave Preston, 1 for 9 yards
Kick returns:
NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 107 yards; Clark Gaines, 1 for 12 yards DEN: Bernard Jackson, 2 for 39 yards; Dave Preston, 1 for 29 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 1 for 26 yards; Jon Keyworth, 1 for 13 yards
Punt returns:
NYJ: Bruce Harper, 5 for 25 yards; Ken Schroy, 1 for 0 yards DEN: Dave Preston, 5 for 67 yards
Interceptions:
NYJ: Burgess Owens, 1 for 19 yards; Mike Hennigan, 1 for 7 yards; Shafer Suggs, 1 for 0 yards DEN: Bernard Jackson, 1 for 38 yards; Tom Jackson, 1 for 28 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
NYJ: Chuck Ramsey, 7 for 331 yards DEN: Bucky Dilts, 8 for 353 yards
Field Goals:
NYJ: Pat Leahy, 1/3 DEN: Jim Turner, 0/2
Dan Pastorini and Mike Barber teamed up on a 72-yard touchdown pass and Rob Carpenter ran two yards for a score with 7:28 remaining to clinch the Oilers' comeback victory. Houston's defense held the Browns to a club-record low 28 yards rushing and sacked Cleveland's Brian Sipe seven times. The victory marked the sixth time in 1978 that Houston had rebounded from halftime deficits to win.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 155.3 (9) | 151.6 (15) | 306.9 (11) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 127.0 (10) | 169.0 (23) | 296.0 (14) | 23 | |
 | OFFENSE | 161.2 (7) | 140.4 (19) | 301.7 (15) | 18 |
| DEFENSE | 138.8 (13) | 160.1 (19) | 298.9 (15) | 21 |
Line: Oilers by 4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns (5-5-0) | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Houston Oilers (6-4-0) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
( 7- 0) CLE Brian Sipe 2 yard rush (Don Cockroft kick)
( 7- 7) HOU Mike Barber 72 yard pass from Dan Pastorini (Toni Fritsch kick)
(10- 7) CLE Don Cockroft 40 yard field goal
(10-14) HOU Rob Carpenter 2 yard rush (Toni Fritsch kick)
CLE HOU
First Downs: 10 18
Rushes-yards: 22-28 41-156
Yards/rush: 1.3 3.8
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 15-29-220-1 17-25-242-2
Sacked-yards: 7-54 1-6
Net pass yards: 166 236
Net yards/pass: 4.6 9.1
Total net yards: 194 392
Total plays: 58 (37% run) 67 (61% run)
Yards/play: 3.3 5.9
Fumbles-lost: 1-0 2-2
Turnovers: 1 4
Penalties-yards: 6-31 8-70
Attendance: 45,827
Passing:
CLE: Brian Sipe, 15 of 28 for 220 yards (1 int); Mark Miller, 0 of 1 for 0 yards HOU: Dan Pastorini, 17 of 25 for 242 yards and 1 TD (2 int)
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 13 for 16 yards; Mike Pruitt, 6 for 8 yards; Brian Sipe, 3 for 4 yards and 1 TD HOU: Earl Campbell, 19 for 71 yards; Rob Carpenter, 12 for 54 yards and 1 TD; Tim Wilson, 8 for 35 yards; Dan Pastorini, 2 for -4 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 6 for 46 yards; Ozzie Newsome, 4 for 124 yards; Dave Logan, 2 for 28 yards; Calvin Hill, 1 for 10 yards; Mike Pruitt, 1 for 8 yards; Reggie Rucker, 1 for 4 yards HOU: Ken Burrough, 5 for 64 yards; Mike Barber, 3 for 92 yards and 1 TD; Mike Renfro, 3 for 31 yards; Rich Caster, 2 for 23 yards; Rob Carpenter, 2 for 17 yards; Earl Campbell, 2 for 15 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Larry Collins, 3 for 56 yards HOU: Larry Poole, 1 for 24 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 1 for 17 yards; Rob Carpenter, 1 for 11 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 3 for 23 yards HOU: Guido Merkens, 3 for 1 yard; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 16 yards
Interceptions:
CLE: Oliver Davis, 1 for 33 yards; Charlie Hall, 1 for 6 yards HOU: Greg Stemrick, 1 for 27 yards
Punting:
CLE: Johnny Evans, 10 for 407 yards HOU: Cliff Parsley, 7 for 291 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 1/2 HOU: Toni Fritsch, 0/1
CLE: Brian Sipe, 15 of 28 for 220 yards (1 int); Mark Miller, 0 of 1 for 0 yards HOU: Dan Pastorini, 17 of 25 for 242 yards and 1 TD (2 int)
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 13 for 16 yards; Mike Pruitt, 6 for 8 yards; Brian Sipe, 3 for 4 yards and 1 TD HOU: Earl Campbell, 19 for 71 yards; Rob Carpenter, 12 for 54 yards and 1 TD; Tim Wilson, 8 for 35 yards; Dan Pastorini, 2 for -4 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 6 for 46 yards; Ozzie Newsome, 4 for 124 yards; Dave Logan, 2 for 28 yards; Calvin Hill, 1 for 10 yards; Mike Pruitt, 1 for 8 yards; Reggie Rucker, 1 for 4 yards HOU: Ken Burrough, 5 for 64 yards; Mike Barber, 3 for 92 yards and 1 TD; Mike Renfro, 3 for 31 yards; Rich Caster, 2 for 23 yards; Rob Carpenter, 2 for 17 yards; Earl Campbell, 2 for 15 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Larry Collins, 3 for 56 yards HOU: Larry Poole, 1 for 24 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 1 for 17 yards; Rob Carpenter, 1 for 11 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 3 for 23 yards HOU: Guido Merkens, 3 for 1 yard; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 16 yards
Interceptions:
CLE: Oliver Davis, 1 for 33 yards; Charlie Hall, 1 for 6 yards HOU: Greg Stemrick, 1 for 27 yards
Punting:
CLE: Johnny Evans, 10 for 407 yards HOU: Cliff Parsley, 7 for 291 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 1/2 HOU: Toni Fritsch, 0/1
This win made Oakland's John Madden only the second modern-day head coach in NFL history -- Don Shula was the first -- to record 100 regular season victories in his first 10 years. Art Whittington rushed for 134 yards on 26 carries and Ken Stabler directed fourth quarter drives of 76 and 75 yards for the Raiders, who beat the Chiefs for the eighth straight time. Oakland's Mark van Eeghen gained 43 yards and moved into third place on the club's all-time rushing list behind Clem Daniels and Marv Hubbard.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 140.4 (17) | 177.7 (8) | 318.1 (6) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 160.6 (21) | 142.6 (8) | 303.1 (17) | 16 | |
 | OFFENSE | 191.0 (2) | 105.8 (28) | 296.8 (16) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 141.8 (16) | 135.8 (5) | 277.6 (6) | 15 |
Line: Raiders by 6½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Raiders (6-4-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
| Kansas City Chiefs (2-8-0) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
( 7- 0) OAK Raymond Chester 4 yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick)
( 7- 3) KC Jan Stenerud 42 yard field goal
(14- 3) OAK Arthur Whittington 25 yard rush (Errol Mann kick)
(14-10) KC Tony Reed 14 yard pass from Mike Livingston (Jan Stenerud kick)
(20-10) OAK Mark van Eeghen 1 yard rush (kick failed)
OAK KC
First Downs: 20 12
Rushes-yards: 44-176 32-107
Yards/rush: 4.0 3.3
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 17-24-182-3 9-27-107-3
Sacked-yards: 3-29 1-12
Net pass yards: 153 95
Net yards/pass: 5.7 3.4
Total net yards: 329 202
Total plays: 71 (61% run) 60 (53% run)
Yards/play: 4.6 3.4
Fumbles-lost: 1-0 0-0
Turnovers: 3 3
Penalties-yards: 8-85 5-46
Attendance: 75,418
Passing:
OAK: Ken Stabler, 17 of 24 for 182 yards and 1 TD (3 int) KC: Mike Livingston, 9 of 27 for 107 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
OAK: Arthur Whittington, 26 for 134 yards and 1 TD; Mark van Eeghen, 17 for 43 yards and 1 TD; Pete Banaszak, 1 for -1 yards KC: Arnold Morgado, 16 for 54 yards; Tony Reed, 10 for 29 yards; Ted McKnight, 3 for 10 yards; Horace Belton, 2 for 11 yards; MacArthur Lane, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
OAK: Dave Casper, 7 for 112 yards; Arthur Whittington, 4 for 13 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 3 for 26 yards; Fred Biletnikoff, 1 for 18 yards; Cliff Branch, 1 for 9 yards; Raymond Chester, 1 for 4 yards and 1 TD KC: Tony Reed, 4 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Henry Marshall, 2 for 18 yards; Larry Dorsey, 1 for 27 yards; Tony Samuels, 1 for 17 yards; MacArthur Lane, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
OAK: Harold Hart, 3 for 69 yards KC: Eddie Payton, 1 for 32 yards; Horace Belton, 1 for 24 yards; Clarence Sanders, 1 for 2 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: Neal Colzie, 2 for 21 yards KC: Eddie Payton, 1 for 29 yards
Interceptions:
OAK: Lester Hayes, 1 for 52 yards; Neal Colzie, 1 for 28 yards; Jack Tatum, 1 for 15 yards KC: Tim Collier, 2 for 15 yards; Whitney Paul, 1 for 6 yards
Punting:
OAK: Ray Guy, 4 for 219 yards KC: Zenon Andrusyshyn, 5 for 264 yards
Field Goals:
KC: Jan Stenerud, 1/2
OAK: Ken Stabler, 17 of 24 for 182 yards and 1 TD (3 int) KC: Mike Livingston, 9 of 27 for 107 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
OAK: Arthur Whittington, 26 for 134 yards and 1 TD; Mark van Eeghen, 17 for 43 yards and 1 TD; Pete Banaszak, 1 for -1 yards KC: Arnold Morgado, 16 for 54 yards; Tony Reed, 10 for 29 yards; Ted McKnight, 3 for 10 yards; Horace Belton, 2 for 11 yards; MacArthur Lane, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
OAK: Dave Casper, 7 for 112 yards; Arthur Whittington, 4 for 13 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 3 for 26 yards; Fred Biletnikoff, 1 for 18 yards; Cliff Branch, 1 for 9 yards; Raymond Chester, 1 for 4 yards and 1 TD KC: Tony Reed, 4 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Henry Marshall, 2 for 18 yards; Larry Dorsey, 1 for 27 yards; Tony Samuels, 1 for 17 yards; MacArthur Lane, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
OAK: Harold Hart, 3 for 69 yards KC: Eddie Payton, 1 for 32 yards; Horace Belton, 1 for 24 yards; Clarence Sanders, 1 for 2 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: Neal Colzie, 2 for 21 yards KC: Eddie Payton, 1 for 29 yards
Interceptions:
OAK: Lester Hayes, 1 for 52 yards; Neal Colzie, 1 for 28 yards; Jack Tatum, 1 for 15 yards KC: Tim Collier, 2 for 15 yards; Whitney Paul, 1 for 6 yards
Punting:
OAK: Ray Guy, 4 for 219 yards KC: Zenon Andrusyshyn, 5 for 264 yards
Field Goals:
KC: Jan Stenerud, 1/2
Frank Corral's fourth field goal of the game, a 27-yarder with three seconds left, enabled the Rams to end a two-game losing streak. After Tampa Bay had tied the score 23-23 with 47 seconds remaining, Pat Haden took the Rams 73 yards to set up the winning kick. Key plays in the drive were passes of 21 and 33 yards from Haden to Willie Miller and Lawrence McCutcheon's 18-yard run. The Los Angeles defense had a spectacular day, recovering two fumbles, intercepting three passes, and sacking Buccaneers' quarterback Mike Rae nine times.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 120.0 (23) | 120.0 (24) | 240.0 (27) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 117.6 (4) | 130.8 (2) | 248.3 (2) | 23 | |
 | OFFENSE | 144.6 (15) | 174.3 (9) | 318.9 (5) | 29 |
| DEFENSE | 95.7 (1) | 107.9 (1) | 203.6 (1) | 20 |
Line: Rams by 10½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6-0) | 0 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 23 |
| Los Angeles Rams (8-2-0) | 3 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
( 0- 3) LA Frank Corral 29 yard field goal
( 0-10) LA Nolan Cromwell 16 yard rush (Frank Corral kick)
( 3-10) TB Neil O'Donoghue 42 yard field goal
( 3-17) LA Billy Waddy 68 yard pass from Pat Haden (Frank Corral kick)
( 6-17) TB Neil O'Donoghue 25 yard field goal
( 9-17) TB Neil O'Donoghue 30 yard field goal
( 9-20) LA Frank Corral 27 yard field goal
(16-20) TB Ricky Bell 1 yard rush (Neil O'Donoghue kick)
(16-23) LA Frank Corral 32 yard field goal
(23-23) TB John McKay 23 yard pass from Mike Rae (Neil O'Donoghue kick)
(23-26) LA Frank Corral 27 yard field goal
TB LA
First Downs: 18 15
Rushes-yards: 35-209 30-124
Yards/rush: 6.0 4.1
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-22-202-3 15-27-233-0
Sacked-yards: 9-70 4-13
Net pass yards: 132 220
Net yards/pass: 4.3 7.1
Total net yards: 341 344
Total plays: 66 (53% run) 61 (49% run)
Yards/play: 5.2 5.6
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 2-1
Turnovers: 5 1
Penalties-yards: 5-30 10-71
Attendance: 55,182
Passing:
TB: Mike Rae, 9 of 17 for 123 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Doug Williams, 1 of 4 for 13 yards; Louis Carter, 1 of 1 for 66 yards LA: Pat Haden, 15 of 27 for 233 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
TB: Ricky Bell, 21 for 104 yards and 1 TD; Johnny Davis, 5 for 12 yards; Mike Rae, 4 for 95 yards; Louis Carter, 2 for 1 yard; George Ragsdale, 2 for -1 yards; Larry Mucker, 1 for -2 yards LA: Lawrence McCutcheon, 14 for 30 yards; John Cappelletti, 9 for 48 yards; Cullen Bryant, 2 for 12 yards; Nolan Cromwell, 1 for 16 yards and 1 TD; Pat Haden, 1 for 10 yards; Terry Nelson, 1 for 10 yards; Jim Jodat, 1 for -2 yards
Receiving:
TB: Ricky Bell, 3 for 10 yards; John McKay, 2 for 51 yards and 1 TD; Jim Obradovich, 2 for 31 yards; Jimmie Giles, 2 for 25 yards; Morris Owens, 1 for 66 yards; Frank Grant, 1 for 19 yards LA: Willie Miller, 6 for 105 yards; John Cappelletti, 4 for 12 yards; Lawrence McCutcheon, 3 for 35 yards; Billy Waddy, 1 for 68 yards and 1 TD; Ron Jessie, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
TB: Danny Reece, 2 for 58 yards; George Ragsdale, 1 for 25 yards; Louis Carter, 1 for 21 yards; Jim Obradovich, 1 for 14 yards; Jimmie Giles, 1 for 9 yards LA: Jerry Latin, 4 for 77 yards; Jim Jodat, 1 for 4 yards
Punt returns:
TB: Danny Reece, 6 for 30 yards; Larry Mucker, 1 for 11 yards LA: Jackie Wallace, 4 for 50 yards
Interceptions:
LA: Nolan Cromwell, 1 for 31 yards; Rod Perry, 1 for 0 yards; Pat Thomas, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
TB: Dave Green, 4 for 194 yards LA: Glen Walker, 8 for 333 yards
Field Goals:
TB: Neil O'Donoghue, 3/4 LA: Frank Corral, 4/4
TB: Mike Rae, 9 of 17 for 123 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Doug Williams, 1 of 4 for 13 yards; Louis Carter, 1 of 1 for 66 yards LA: Pat Haden, 15 of 27 for 233 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
TB: Ricky Bell, 21 for 104 yards and 1 TD; Johnny Davis, 5 for 12 yards; Mike Rae, 4 for 95 yards; Louis Carter, 2 for 1 yard; George Ragsdale, 2 for -1 yards; Larry Mucker, 1 for -2 yards LA: Lawrence McCutcheon, 14 for 30 yards; John Cappelletti, 9 for 48 yards; Cullen Bryant, 2 for 12 yards; Nolan Cromwell, 1 for 16 yards and 1 TD; Pat Haden, 1 for 10 yards; Terry Nelson, 1 for 10 yards; Jim Jodat, 1 for -2 yards
Receiving:
TB: Ricky Bell, 3 for 10 yards; John McKay, 2 for 51 yards and 1 TD; Jim Obradovich, 2 for 31 yards; Jimmie Giles, 2 for 25 yards; Morris Owens, 1 for 66 yards; Frank Grant, 1 for 19 yards LA: Willie Miller, 6 for 105 yards; John Cappelletti, 4 for 12 yards; Lawrence McCutcheon, 3 for 35 yards; Billy Waddy, 1 for 68 yards and 1 TD; Ron Jessie, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
TB: Danny Reece, 2 for 58 yards; George Ragsdale, 1 for 25 yards; Louis Carter, 1 for 21 yards; Jim Obradovich, 1 for 14 yards; Jimmie Giles, 1 for 9 yards LA: Jerry Latin, 4 for 77 yards; Jim Jodat, 1 for 4 yards
Punt returns:
TB: Danny Reece, 6 for 30 yards; Larry Mucker, 1 for 11 yards LA: Jackie Wallace, 4 for 50 yards
Interceptions:
LA: Nolan Cromwell, 1 for 31 yards; Rod Perry, 1 for 0 yards; Pat Thomas, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
TB: Dave Green, 4 for 194 yards LA: Glen Walker, 8 for 333 yards
Field Goals:
TB: Neil O'Donoghue, 3/4 LA: Frank Corral, 4/4
The Dolphins' defense forced five Dallas turnovers and limited the Cowboys to three field goals in the first three quarters to spark the interconference victory. Bob Griese's pinpoint passing (12 of 18 for 185 yards) led Miami to scores on its first three possessions. Griese directed an opening 73-yard march that was capped by Norm Bulaich's one-yard run. Bob Baumhower's fumble recovery set up Delvin Williams' one-yard run that increased the Miami lead to 14-0, and Garo Yepremian later kicked a 45-yard field goal.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 162.1 (5) | 203.8 (2) | 365.9 (2) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 115.3 (3) | 157.9 (18) | 273.2 (5) | 16 | |
 | OFFENSE | 169.1 (3) | 140.9 (18) | 310.0 (10) | 17 |
| DEFENSE | 151.9 (18) | 174.7 (24) | 326.6 (24) | 29 |
Line: Dolphins by 1
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys (6-4-0) | 0 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 16 |
| Miami Dolphins (7-3-0) | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
( 0- 7) MIA Norm Bulaich 1 yard rush (Garo Yepremian kick)
( 0-14) MIA Delvin Williams 1 yard rush (Garo Yepremian kick)
( 0-17) MIA Garo Yepremian 45 yard field goal
( 3-17) DAL Rafael Septien 30 yard field goal
( 3-20) MIA Garo Yepremian 23 yard field goal
( 6-20) DAL Rafael Septien 39 yard field goal
( 9-20) DAL Rafael Septien 24 yard field goal
( 9-23) MIA Garo Yepremian 33 yard field goal
(16-23) DAL Billy Joe DuPree 9 yard pass from Roger Staubach (Rafael Septien kick)
DAL MIA
First Downs: 19 13
Rushes-yards: 26-89 28-54
Yards/rush: 3.4 1.9
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 19-30-275-2 12-18-185-0
Sacked-yards: 5-36 4-33
Net pass yards: 239 152
Net yards/pass: 6.8 6.9
Total net yards: 328 206
Total plays: 61 (42% run) 50 (56% run)
Yards/play: 5.4 4.1
Fumbles-lost: 4-3 1-0
Turnovers: 5 0
Penalties-yards: 6-81 8-57
Attendance: 69,414
Passing:
DAL: Roger Staubach, 19 of 30 for 275 yards and 1 TD (2 int) MIA: Bob Griese, 12 of 18 for 185 yards
Rushing:
DAL: Robert Newhouse, 12 for 23 yards; Tony Dorsett, 10 for 49 yards; Preston Pearson, 2 for 14 yards; Roger Staubach, 1 for 8 yards; Drew Pearson, 1 for -5 yards MIA: Delvin Williams, 15 for 26 yards and 1 TD; Leroy Harris, 7 for 17 yards; Norm Bulaich, 4 for 5 yards and 1 TD; Gary Davis, 2 for 6 yards
Receiving:
DAL: Billy Joe DuPree, 8 for 73 yards and 1 TD; Tony Hill, 4 for 99 yards; Preston Pearson, 3 for 56 yards; Tony Dorsett, 3 for 34 yards; Drew Pearson, 1 for 13 yards MIA: Andre Tillman, 4 for 71 yards; Duriel Harris, 4 for 31 yards; Delvin Williams, 3 for 72 yards; Leroy Harris, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 3 for 70 yards; Alois Blackwell, 1 for 19 yards; Randy White, 1 for 15 yards; Burton Lawless, 1 for 10 yards MIA: Duriel Harris, 5 for 128 yards
Punt returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 2 for 3 yards MIA: Jimmy Cefalo, 1 for 7 yards
Interceptions:
MIA: Charlie Babb, 1 for 0 yards; Tim Foley, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
DAL: Danny White, 2 for 87 yards MIA: George Roberts, 5 for 192 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Rafael Septien, 3/3 MIA: Garo Yepremian, 3/3
DAL: Roger Staubach, 19 of 30 for 275 yards and 1 TD (2 int) MIA: Bob Griese, 12 of 18 for 185 yards
Rushing:
DAL: Robert Newhouse, 12 for 23 yards; Tony Dorsett, 10 for 49 yards; Preston Pearson, 2 for 14 yards; Roger Staubach, 1 for 8 yards; Drew Pearson, 1 for -5 yards MIA: Delvin Williams, 15 for 26 yards and 1 TD; Leroy Harris, 7 for 17 yards; Norm Bulaich, 4 for 5 yards and 1 TD; Gary Davis, 2 for 6 yards
Receiving:
DAL: Billy Joe DuPree, 8 for 73 yards and 1 TD; Tony Hill, 4 for 99 yards; Preston Pearson, 3 for 56 yards; Tony Dorsett, 3 for 34 yards; Drew Pearson, 1 for 13 yards MIA: Andre Tillman, 4 for 71 yards; Duriel Harris, 4 for 31 yards; Delvin Williams, 3 for 72 yards; Leroy Harris, 1 for 11 yards
Kick returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 3 for 70 yards; Alois Blackwell, 1 for 19 yards; Randy White, 1 for 15 yards; Burton Lawless, 1 for 10 yards MIA: Duriel Harris, 5 for 128 yards
Punt returns:
DAL: Butch Johnson, 2 for 3 yards MIA: Jimmy Cefalo, 1 for 7 yards
Interceptions:
MIA: Charlie Babb, 1 for 0 yards; Tim Foley, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
DAL: Danny White, 2 for 87 yards MIA: George Roberts, 5 for 192 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Rafael Septien, 3/3 MIA: Garo Yepremian, 3/3
Fran Tarkenton returned after suffering a cut mouth in the second period to direct two second half drives and lead Minnesota to the win. Fumble recoveries by Matt Blair and Fred McNeill set up the Vikings' second half touchdowns. Tarkenton threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Sammy White in the third quarter and Chuck Foreman scored from one yard in the fourth period. Foreman caught two passes in the game to set a Vikings' career pass reception record of 286, eclipsing Bill Brown's previous mark of 284.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 143.6 (16) | 118.9 (26) | 262.4 (25) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 141.3 (15) | 144.0 (9) | 285.3 (9) | 23 | |
 | OFFENSE | 106.2 (28) | 182.2 (7) | 288.4 (18) | 21 |
| DEFENSE | 121.6 (5) | 167.2 (22) | 288.8 (11) | 25 |
Line: Vikings by 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions (3-7-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Minnesota Vikings (6-4-0) | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
( 0- 3) MIN Rick Danmeier 32 yard field goal
( 7- 3) DET Luther Blue 9 yard pass from Gary Danielson (Benny Ricardo kick)
( 7-10) MIN Sammy White 21 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Rick Danmeier kick)
( 7-17) MIN Chuck Foreman 1 yard rush (Rick Danmeier kick)
DET MIN
First Downs: 11 22
Rushes-yards: 18-70 48-124
Yards/rush: 3.9 2.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 18-30-127-0 18-29-211-4
Sacked-yards: 2-22 3-23
Net pass yards: 105 188
Net yards/pass: 3.3 5.9
Total net yards: 175 312
Total plays: 50 (36% run) 80 (60% run)
Yards/play: 3.5 3.9
Fumbles-lost: 3-3 4-1
Turnovers: 3 5
Penalties-yards: 4-45 9-55
Attendance: 46,008
Passing:
DET: Gary Danielson, 18 of 30 for 127 yards and 1 TD MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 18 of 27 for 211 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Bob Lee, 0 of 2 for 0 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
DET: Dexter Bussey, 7 for 28 yards; Horace King, 6 for 19 yards; Lawrence Gaines, 4 for 10 yards; David Hill, 1 for 13 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 20 for 35 yards and 1 TD; Rickey Young, 17 for 75 yards; Sammy Johnson, 5 for 18 yards; Fran Tarkenton, 3 for -6 yards; Robert Miller, 2 for 0 yards; Brent McClanahan, 1 for 2 yards
Receiving:
DET: Horace King, 7 for 41 yards; David Hill, 3 for 33 yards; Freddie Scott, 3 for 26 yards; Dexter Bussey, 3 for 11 yards; Luther Blue, 1 for 9 yards and 1 TD; Jesse Thompson, 1 for 7 yards MIN: Rickey Young, 6 for 59 yards; Sammy White, 4 for 64 yards and 1 TD; Ahmad Rashad, 3 for 45 yards; Bob Tucker, 3 for 45 yards; Chuck Foreman, 2 for -2 yards
Kick returns:
DET: Nat Terry, 4 for 81 yards MIN: Kevin Miller, 1 for 22 yards; Robert Miller, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
DET: Jesse Thompson, 1 for 3 yards MIN: Kevin Miller, 4 for 66 yards; Sammy White, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
DET: Jimmy Allen, 1 for 4 yards; Ed O'Neil, 1 for 2 yards; Luther Bradley, 1 for 0 yards; Mike Burns, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
DET: Tom Skladany, 7 for 291 yards MIN: Greg Coleman, 2 for 86 yards
Field Goals:
MIN: Rick Danmeier, 1/1
DET: Gary Danielson, 18 of 30 for 127 yards and 1 TD MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 18 of 27 for 211 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Bob Lee, 0 of 2 for 0 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
DET: Dexter Bussey, 7 for 28 yards; Horace King, 6 for 19 yards; Lawrence Gaines, 4 for 10 yards; David Hill, 1 for 13 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 20 for 35 yards and 1 TD; Rickey Young, 17 for 75 yards; Sammy Johnson, 5 for 18 yards; Fran Tarkenton, 3 for -6 yards; Robert Miller, 2 for 0 yards; Brent McClanahan, 1 for 2 yards
Receiving:
DET: Horace King, 7 for 41 yards; David Hill, 3 for 33 yards; Freddie Scott, 3 for 26 yards; Dexter Bussey, 3 for 11 yards; Luther Blue, 1 for 9 yards and 1 TD; Jesse Thompson, 1 for 7 yards MIN: Rickey Young, 6 for 59 yards; Sammy White, 4 for 64 yards and 1 TD; Ahmad Rashad, 3 for 45 yards; Bob Tucker, 3 for 45 yards; Chuck Foreman, 2 for -2 yards
Kick returns:
DET: Nat Terry, 4 for 81 yards MIN: Kevin Miller, 1 for 22 yards; Robert Miller, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
DET: Jesse Thompson, 1 for 3 yards MIN: Kevin Miller, 4 for 66 yards; Sammy White, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
DET: Jimmy Allen, 1 for 4 yards; Ed O'Neil, 1 for 2 yards; Luther Bradley, 1 for 0 yards; Mike Burns, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
DET: Tom Skladany, 7 for 291 yards MIN: Greg Coleman, 2 for 86 yards
Field Goals:
MIN: Rick Danmeier, 1/1
Versatile John Sciarra replaced quarterback Ron Jaworski and ran two yards on an option-rollout for the winning touchdown after Ray Phillips recovered a fumbled punt snap at the Packers' 2. The Eagles forced five Green Bay turnovers, including Bob Howard's interception that set up Nick Mike-Mayer's third period field goal. Herman Edwards' interception with 1:16 remaining ended the Packers' final drive at the Philadelphia 10.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 147.4 (14) | 121.9 (23) | 269.3 (23) | 22 |
| DEFENSE | 135.6 (12) | 165.9 (21) | 301.4 (16) | 34 | |
 | OFFENSE | 162.9 (4) | 144.0 (17) | 306.9 (11) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 122.7 (8) | 157.3 (16) | 280.0 (7) | 25 |
Line: Eagles by 3½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers (7-3-0) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Philadelphia Eagles (5-5-0) | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
( 3- 0) GB Chester Marcol 42 yard field goal
( 3- 7) PHI John Sciarra 2 yard rush (Nick Mike-Mayer kick)
( 3-10) PHI Nick Mike-Mayer 27 yard field goal
GB PHI
First Downs: 15 10
Rushes-yards: 36-174 30-51
Yards/rush: 4.8 1.7
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 18-33-220-3 13-20-106-1
Sacked-yards: 1-9 1-9
Net pass yards: 211 97
Net yards/pass: 6.2 4.6
Total net yards: 385 148
Total plays: 70 (51% run) 51 (58% run)
Yards/play: 5.5 2.9
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 1-0
Turnovers: 5 1
Penalties-yards: 7-74 3-15
Attendance: 64,214
Passing:
GB: David Whitehurst, 18 of 33 for 220 yards (3 int) PHI: Ron Jaworski, 13 of 20 for 106 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
GB: Terdell Middleton, 17 for 87 yards; Barty Smith, 11 for 57 yards; Jim Culbreath, 4 for 18 yards; Nate Simpson, 2 for 5 yards; Aundra Thompson, 1 for 7 yards; David Beverly, 1 for 0 yards PHI: Cleveland Franklin, 15 for 22 yards; Billy Campfield, 11 for 34 yards; John Sciarra, 2 for -2 yards and 1 TD; Ron Jaworski, 2 for -3 yards
Receiving:
GB: Aundra Thompson, 5 for 98 yards; Barty Smith, 5 for 23 yards; Jim Culbreath, 3 for 23 yards; Terdell Middleton, 2 for 44 yards; James Lofton, 2 for 27 yards; Rich McGeorge, 1 for 5 yards PHI: Billy Campfield, 6 for 38 yards; Harold Carmichael, 3 for 38 yards; Keith Krepfle, 3 for 27 yards; Charlie Smith, 1 for 3 yards
Kick returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 2 for 44 yards; Steve Wagner, 1 for 16 yards PHI: Louie Giammona, 2 for 47 yards
Punt returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 1 for 20 yards PHI: John Sciarra, 1 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
GB: Willie Buchanon, 1 for 0 yards PHI: Herman Edwards, 1 for 19 yards; Bob Howard, 1 for 15 yards; Bill Bergey, 1 for 11 yards
Punting:
GB: David Beverly, 3 for 91 yards PHI: Mike Michel, 6 for 222 yards
Field Goals:
GB: Chester Marcol, 1/2 PHI: Nick Mike-Mayer, 1/2
GB: David Whitehurst, 18 of 33 for 220 yards (3 int) PHI: Ron Jaworski, 13 of 20 for 106 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
GB: Terdell Middleton, 17 for 87 yards; Barty Smith, 11 for 57 yards; Jim Culbreath, 4 for 18 yards; Nate Simpson, 2 for 5 yards; Aundra Thompson, 1 for 7 yards; David Beverly, 1 for 0 yards PHI: Cleveland Franklin, 15 for 22 yards; Billy Campfield, 11 for 34 yards; John Sciarra, 2 for -2 yards and 1 TD; Ron Jaworski, 2 for -3 yards
Receiving:
GB: Aundra Thompson, 5 for 98 yards; Barty Smith, 5 for 23 yards; Jim Culbreath, 3 for 23 yards; Terdell Middleton, 2 for 44 yards; James Lofton, 2 for 27 yards; Rich McGeorge, 1 for 5 yards PHI: Billy Campfield, 6 for 38 yards; Harold Carmichael, 3 for 38 yards; Keith Krepfle, 3 for 27 yards; Charlie Smith, 1 for 3 yards
Kick returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 2 for 44 yards; Steve Wagner, 1 for 16 yards PHI: Louie Giammona, 2 for 47 yards
Punt returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 1 for 20 yards PHI: John Sciarra, 1 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
GB: Willie Buchanon, 1 for 0 yards PHI: Herman Edwards, 1 for 19 yards; Bob Howard, 1 for 15 yards; Bill Bergey, 1 for 11 yards
Punting:
GB: David Beverly, 3 for 91 yards PHI: Mike Michel, 6 for 222 yards
Field Goals:
GB: Chester Marcol, 1/2 PHI: Nick Mike-Mayer, 1/2
Terry Bradshaw's 24-yard touchdown pass to Rocky Bleier with 1:51 remaining capped a 66-yard drive for the comeback win. New Orleans took the lead early in the final period on Archie Manning's passing (22 of 32 for 344 yards -- a career high) and Tony Galbreath's five-yard touchdown run. Franco Harris had 57 yards rushing to become the seventh player in NFL history to rush for 7,000 career yards and only the third (behind Jim Brown and O. J. Simpson) to gain 7,000 yards in his first seven seasons.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 109.6 (27) | 169.9 (10) | 279.4 (20) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 165.2 (24) | 152.3 (13) | 317.6 (21) | 31 | |
 | OFFENSE | 153.2 (11) | 186.7 (6) | 339.9 (4) | 18 |
| DEFENSE | 121.8 (7) | 150.9 (12) | 272.7 (4) | 21 |
Line: Steelers by 10½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints (5-5-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers (9-1-0) | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 20 |
( 0- 3) PIT Roy Gerela 27 yard field goal
( 7- 3) NO Rich Mauti 5 yard pass from Archie Manning (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
( 7-10) PIT Lynn Swann 6 yard pass from Terry Bradshaw (Roy Gerela kick)
( 7-13) PIT Roy Gerela 21 yard field goal
(14-13) NO Tony Galbreath 5 yard rush (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
(14-20) PIT Rocky Bleier 24 yard pass from Terry Bradshaw (Roy Gerela kick)
NO PIT
First Downs: 23 20
Rushes-yards: 32-81 34-145
Yards/rush: 2.5 4.3
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 22-32-344-1 16-23-200-1
Sacked-yards: 1-4 0-0
Net pass yards: 340 200
Net yards/pass: 10.3 8.7
Total net yards: 421 345
Total plays: 65 (49% run) 57 (59% run)
Yards/play: 6.5 6.1
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 2-1
Turnovers: 2 2
Penalties-yards: 7-75 7-48
Attendance: 48,525
Passing:
NO: Archie Manning, 22 of 32 for 344 yards and 1 TD (1 int) PIT: Terry Bradshaw, 16 of 23 for 200 yards and 2 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
NO: Chuck Muncie, 15 for 39 yards; Tony Galbreath, 13 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Mike Strachan, 2 for 5 yards; Archie Manning, 2 for -1 yards PIT: Rocky Bleier, 17 for 84 yards; Franco Harris, 15 for 57 yards; Terry Bradshaw, 2 for 4 yards
Receiving:
NO: Henry Childs, 6 for 94 yards; Tony Galbreath, 5 for 54 yards; Ike Harris, 4 for 75 yards; Chuck Muncie, 3 for 58 yards; Wes Chandler, 2 for 39 yards; Tinker Owens, 1 for 19 yards; Rich Mauti, 1 for 5 yards and 1 TD PIT: Franco Harris, 4 for 37 yards; Rocky Bleier, 3 for 46 yards and 1 TD; Randy Grossman, 3 for 44 yards; Lynn Swann, 3 for 40 yards and 1 TD; John Stallworth, 3 for 33 yards
Kick returns:
NO: Wes Chandler, 2 for 42 yards; Don Schwartz, 1 for 15 yards; Clarence Chapman, 1 for 9 yards PIT: Larry Anderson, 3 for 97 yards
Punt returns:
PIT: Theo Bell, 1 for 12 yards
Interceptions:
NO: Clarence Chapman, 1 for -4 yards PIT: Jack Lambert, 1 for 6 yards
Punting:
NO: Tom Blanchard, 2 for 120 yards PIT: Craig Colquitt, 1 for 28 yards
Field Goals:
NO: Steve Mike-Mayer, 0/2 PIT: Roy Gerela, 2/3
NO: Archie Manning, 22 of 32 for 344 yards and 1 TD (1 int) PIT: Terry Bradshaw, 16 of 23 for 200 yards and 2 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
NO: Chuck Muncie, 15 for 39 yards; Tony Galbreath, 13 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Mike Strachan, 2 for 5 yards; Archie Manning, 2 for -1 yards PIT: Rocky Bleier, 17 for 84 yards; Franco Harris, 15 for 57 yards; Terry Bradshaw, 2 for 4 yards
Receiving:
NO: Henry Childs, 6 for 94 yards; Tony Galbreath, 5 for 54 yards; Ike Harris, 4 for 75 yards; Chuck Muncie, 3 for 58 yards; Wes Chandler, 2 for 39 yards; Tinker Owens, 1 for 19 yards; Rich Mauti, 1 for 5 yards and 1 TD PIT: Franco Harris, 4 for 37 yards; Rocky Bleier, 3 for 46 yards and 1 TD; Randy Grossman, 3 for 44 yards; Lynn Swann, 3 for 40 yards and 1 TD; John Stallworth, 3 for 33 yards
Kick returns:
NO: Wes Chandler, 2 for 42 yards; Don Schwartz, 1 for 15 yards; Clarence Chapman, 1 for 9 yards PIT: Larry Anderson, 3 for 97 yards
Punt returns:
PIT: Theo Bell, 1 for 12 yards
Interceptions:
NO: Clarence Chapman, 1 for -4 yards PIT: Jack Lambert, 1 for 6 yards
Punting:
NO: Tom Blanchard, 2 for 120 yards PIT: Craig Colquitt, 1 for 28 yards
Field Goals:
NO: Steve Mike-Mayer, 0/2 PIT: Roy Gerela, 2/3
Safety Mike Fuller's 21-yard interception return for a touchdown and Dan Fouts' 16-yard touchdown pass to Bob Klein helped the Chargers build a 19-0 lead on the way to their second straight victory. Lydell Mitchell had his first 100-yard game with the Chargers (101 yards on 28 carries) and became the twelfth player in NFL history to gain 6,000 yards rushing. Mitchell's 101 yards was the best performance by a Chargers' back since the 1975 season. The Bengals scored two touchdowns in the final 1:27 to spoil San Diego's shutout bid.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 112.7 (25) | 162.0 (11) | 274.7 (21) | 29 |
| DEFENSE | 162.3 (22) | 141.8 (6) | 304.1 (18) | 18 | |
 | OFFENSE | 125.9 (21) | 191.8 (4) | 317.7 (7) | 33 |
| DEFENSE | 134.8 (11) | 161.0 (20) | 295.8 (13) | 18 |
Line: Chargers by 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals (1-9-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| San Diego Chargers (4-6-0) | 3 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 22 |
( 0- 3) SD Rolf Benirschke 26 yard field goal
( 0- 6) SD Rolf Benirschke 20 yard field goal
( 0-13) SD Bob Klein 16 yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick)
( 0-19) SD Mike Fuller 21 yard interception return (kick failed)
( 0-22) SD Rolf Benirschke 37 yard field goal
( 6-22) CIN Rick Walker 3 yard pass from Ken Anderson (kick failed)
(13-22) CIN Billy Brooks 19 yard pass from Ken Anderson (Chris Bahr kick)
CIN SD
First Downs: 12 20
Rushes-yards: 25-156 49-173
Yards/rush: 6.2 3.5
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-26-131-3 13-25-162-0
Sacked-yards: 4-39 2-13
Net pass yards: 92 149
Net yards/pass: 3.1 5.5
Total net yards: 248 322
Total plays: 55 (45% run) 76 (64% run)
Yards/play: 4.5 4.2
Fumbles-lost: 1-0 1-0
Turnovers: 3 0
Penalties-yards: 6-53 10-80
Attendance: 43,639
Passing:
CIN: Ken Anderson, 11 of 26 for 131 yards and 2 TDs (3 int) SD: Dan Fouts, 13 of 25 for 162 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
CIN: Deacon Turner, 16 for 116 yards; Pete Johnson, 5 for 23 yards; Ken Anderson, 2 for 13 yards; Archie Griffin, 1 for 4 yards; Tony Davis, 1 for 0 yards SD: Lydell Mitchell, 28 for 101 yards; Hank Bauer, 10 for 47 yards; Don Woods, 5 for 16 yards; Clarence Williams, 2 for 5 yards; Rickey Anderson, 1 for 5 yards; Greg McCrary, 1 for 2 yards; Dan Fouts, 1 for 0 yards; James Harris, 1 for -3 yards
Receiving:
CIN: Billy Brooks, 3 for 72 yards and 1 TD; Isaac Curtis, 2 for 28 yards; Boobie Clark, 2 for -3 yards; Don Bass, 1 for 25 yards; Deacon Turner, 1 for 8 yards; Rick Walker, 1 for 3 yards and 1 TD; Pete Johnson, 1 for -2 yards SD: John Jefferson, 6 for 97 yards; Lydell Mitchell, 4 for 25 yards; Bob Klein, 1 for 16 yards and 1 TD; Charlie Joiner, 1 for 14 yards; Artie Owens, 1 for 10 yards
Kick returns:
CIN: Ray Griffin, 5 for 94 yards; Tony Davis, 1 for 17 yards SD: Bob Klein, 1 for 13 yards; Rickey Anderson, 1 for 12 yards
Punt returns:
CIN: Tony Davis, 5 for 24 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 4 for 50 yards
Interceptions:
SD: Mike Fuller, 2 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Mike Williams, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
CIN: Pat McInally, 8 for 324 yards SD: Jeff West, 7 for 266 yards
Field Goals:
CIN: Chris Bahr, 0/1 SD: Rolf Benirschke, 3/4
CIN: Ken Anderson, 11 of 26 for 131 yards and 2 TDs (3 int) SD: Dan Fouts, 13 of 25 for 162 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
CIN: Deacon Turner, 16 for 116 yards; Pete Johnson, 5 for 23 yards; Ken Anderson, 2 for 13 yards; Archie Griffin, 1 for 4 yards; Tony Davis, 1 for 0 yards SD: Lydell Mitchell, 28 for 101 yards; Hank Bauer, 10 for 47 yards; Don Woods, 5 for 16 yards; Clarence Williams, 2 for 5 yards; Rickey Anderson, 1 for 5 yards; Greg McCrary, 1 for 2 yards; Dan Fouts, 1 for 0 yards; James Harris, 1 for -3 yards
Receiving:
CIN: Billy Brooks, 3 for 72 yards and 1 TD; Isaac Curtis, 2 for 28 yards; Boobie Clark, 2 for -3 yards; Don Bass, 1 for 25 yards; Deacon Turner, 1 for 8 yards; Rick Walker, 1 for 3 yards and 1 TD; Pete Johnson, 1 for -2 yards SD: John Jefferson, 6 for 97 yards; Lydell Mitchell, 4 for 25 yards; Bob Klein, 1 for 16 yards and 1 TD; Charlie Joiner, 1 for 14 yards; Artie Owens, 1 for 10 yards
Kick returns:
CIN: Ray Griffin, 5 for 94 yards; Tony Davis, 1 for 17 yards SD: Bob Klein, 1 for 13 yards; Rickey Anderson, 1 for 12 yards
Punt returns:
CIN: Tony Davis, 5 for 24 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 4 for 50 yards
Interceptions:
SD: Mike Fuller, 2 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Mike Williams, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
CIN: Pat McInally, 8 for 324 yards SD: Jeff West, 7 for 266 yards
Field Goals:
CIN: Chris Bahr, 0/1 SD: Rolf Benirschke, 3/4
Jim Hart completed 10 of 15 first half passes in directing touchdown drives of 45, 99 and 84 yards as the Cardinals ran up a 20-0 lead. Jim Otis, who ran for 78 yards on 22 carries and scored two touchdowns, became the all-time leading St. Louis rusher, surpassing Johnny Roland. The Cardinals' defense dominated, forcing two fumbles, three interceptions, and sacking Giant quarterbacks four times.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 149.6 (13) | 119.9 (25) | 269.4 (22) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 158.2 (20) | 148.6 (11) | 306.8 (20) | 26 | |
 | OFFENSE | 119.8 (24) | 190.3 (5) | 310.1 (9) | 19 |
| DEFENSE | 182.9 (26) | 142.3 (7) | 325.2 (23) | 18 |
Line: Cardinals by 3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants (5-5-0) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| St. Louis Cardinals (2-8-0) | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
( 0- 7) STL Al Chandler 5 yard pass from Jim Hart (Jim Bakken kick)
( 0-14) STL Jim Otis 2 yard rush (Jim Bakken kick)
( 0-20) STL Jim Otis 1 yard rush (Jim Bakken kick)
( 3-20) NYG Joe Danelo 26 yard field goal
(10-20) NYG Jim Robinson 52 yard pass from Joe Pisarcik (Joe Danelo kick)
NYG STL
First Downs: 22 17
Rushes-yards: 38-142 37-139
Yards/rush: 3.7 3.8
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 12-32-196-3 12-23-217-0
Sacked-yards: 4-27 1-6
Net pass yards: 169 211
Net yards/pass: 4.7 8.8
Total net yards: 311 350
Total plays: 74 (51% run) 61 (60% run)
Yards/play: 4.2 5.7
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 1-1
Turnovers: 5 1
Penalties-yards: 5-53 8-80
Attendance: 48,820
Passing:
NYG: Joe Pisarcik, 12 of 27 for 196 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Jerry Golsteyn, 0 of 5 for 0 yards STL: Jim Hart, 12 of 23 for 217 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
NYG: Bobby Hammond, 11 for 47 yards; Doug Kotar, 11 for 33 yards; Larry Csonka, 7 for 17 yards; Billy Taylor, 5 for 15 yards; Joe Pisarcik, 3 for 25 yards; Ernest Pough, 1 for 5 yards STL: Jim Otis, 22 for 78 yards and 2 TDs; Steve Jones, 8 for 41 yards; Wayne Morris, 6 for 17 yards; Willard Harrell, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
NYG: Bobby Hammond, 4 for 20 yards; Al Dixon, 2 for 53 yards; Johnny Perkins, 2 for 25 yards; Doug Kotar, 2 for 21 yards; Jim Robinson, 1 for 52 yards and 1 TD; Emery Moorehead, 1 for 25 yards STL: Pat Tilley, 4 for 101 yards; Mel Gray, 2 for 86 yards; Steve Jones, 2 for 15 yards; Eason Ramson, 1 for 7 yards; Dave Stief, 1 for 6 yards; Al Chandler, 1 for 5 yards and 1 TD; Jim Otis, 1 for -3 yards
Kick returns:
NYG: Ernest Pough, 3 for 72 yards; Gary Shirk, 1 for 11 yards STL: Willard Harrell, 2 for 39 yards; Lee Nelson, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
NYG: Jim Robinson, 4 for 36 yards; Bobby Hammond, 2 for 24 yards STL: Willard Harrell, 2 for 17 yards
Interceptions:
STL: Ken Stone, 2 for 38 yards; Roger Wehrli, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NYG: Dave Jennings, 4 for 207 yards STL: Mike Wood, 7 for 277 yards
Field Goals:
NYG: Joe Danelo, 1/2 STL: Jim Bakken, 0/1
NYG: Joe Pisarcik, 12 of 27 for 196 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Jerry Golsteyn, 0 of 5 for 0 yards STL: Jim Hart, 12 of 23 for 217 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
NYG: Bobby Hammond, 11 for 47 yards; Doug Kotar, 11 for 33 yards; Larry Csonka, 7 for 17 yards; Billy Taylor, 5 for 15 yards; Joe Pisarcik, 3 for 25 yards; Ernest Pough, 1 for 5 yards STL: Jim Otis, 22 for 78 yards and 2 TDs; Steve Jones, 8 for 41 yards; Wayne Morris, 6 for 17 yards; Willard Harrell, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
NYG: Bobby Hammond, 4 for 20 yards; Al Dixon, 2 for 53 yards; Johnny Perkins, 2 for 25 yards; Doug Kotar, 2 for 21 yards; Jim Robinson, 1 for 52 yards and 1 TD; Emery Moorehead, 1 for 25 yards STL: Pat Tilley, 4 for 101 yards; Mel Gray, 2 for 86 yards; Steve Jones, 2 for 15 yards; Eason Ramson, 1 for 7 yards; Dave Stief, 1 for 6 yards; Al Chandler, 1 for 5 yards and 1 TD; Jim Otis, 1 for -3 yards
Kick returns:
NYG: Ernest Pough, 3 for 72 yards; Gary Shirk, 1 for 11 yards STL: Willard Harrell, 2 for 39 yards; Lee Nelson, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
NYG: Jim Robinson, 4 for 36 yards; Bobby Hammond, 2 for 24 yards STL: Willard Harrell, 2 for 17 yards
Interceptions:
STL: Ken Stone, 2 for 38 yards; Roger Wehrli, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NYG: Dave Jennings, 4 for 207 yards STL: Mike Wood, 7 for 277 yards
Field Goals:
NYG: Joe Danelo, 1/2 STL: Jim Bakken, 0/1