Sports headlines for Sunday September 6, 1981:
- Michael Fired By Yankees; Bob Lemon Returns To Helm
- Giants Are Winning Despite Unhappiness With Robinson
- Besieged Stabler Leads Oilers Over Rams In Season Opener
- Debuts Of Bum, Rogers With Saints Spoiled By 27-0 Blowout
- Super Bowl Champion Raiders Upset By Broncos
- Steelers Fumble Eight Times In Loss To Chiefs
- Eagles Beat Giants For The 12th Straight Time
- Haas Holds Off Kite To Win B.C. Open By Three
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Today's Top Performances |
Passing |
Terry Bradshaw (PIT) | 319 yards |
Joe Theismann (WAS) | 281 yards |
Steve Grogan (NE) | 261 yards |
Joe Ferguson (BUF) | 254 yards |
Bill Kenney (KC) | 242 yards |
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Rushing |
Randy McMillan (BAL) | 146 yards |
Tony Dorsett (DAL) | 132 yards |
Earl Campbell (HOU) | 122 yards |
Gerry Ellis (GB) | 94 yards |
Wendell Tyler (LA) | 90 yards |
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Receiving |
Joe Washington (WAS) | 124 yards |
Jerry Butler (BUF) | 123 yards |
Wes Chandler (NO) | 117 yards |
Steve Largent (SEA) | 114 yards |
Don Hasselbeck (NE) | 111 yards |
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