Sports headlines for Monday October 16, 1978:
- Dodgers Rated 2-3 Favorite
 - Montreal Fails In Its Bid To Change The NHL's Bylaws
 - Aoki Wins Match Play
 - Bruins' Park Out Six Weeks
 - Kings And NHL Will Appeal Decision On McCourt Thursday
 
Click on a team's logo to see its 1978 roster, stats and more! 
| Today's Top Performances | 
| Passing |  
| Bob Avellini (CHI) | 170 yards |  
| Craig Morton (DEN) | 109 yards |  
| Craig Penrose (DEN) | 74 yards |  
  
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| Rushing |  
| Walter Payton (CHI) | 157 yards |  
| Rob Lytle (DEN) | 41 yards |  
| Roland Harper (CHI) | 31 yards |  
| Lonnie Perrin (DEN) | 22 yards |  
| Jon Keyworth (DEN) | 21 yards |  
  
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| Receiving |  
| Rick Upchurch (DEN) | 60 yards |  
| Roland Harper (CHI) | 54 yards |  
| Riley Odoms (DEN) | 52 yards |  
| James Scott (CHI) | 45 yards |  
| Walter Payton (CHI) | 37 yards |  
  
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