All NFL game summaries for 11/09/1975:
Baltimore spotted Buffalo a 21-0 lead on three touchdowns by O. J. Simpson and then rallied to win with Bert Jones throwing two TD passes and scoring a third. Lydell Mitchell scored three TDs and backup QB Marty Domres, holder on field goals, caught the Bills napping with a scoring pass on a fake FG. Simpson rushed for 105 yards in the first half and wound up with 123 on 19 carries, boosting his season total to 1,128, just ahead of his record 1973 pace. Key interceptions by Stan White and Lloyd Mumphord cut off late Buffalo threats. Mitchell gained 112 yards rushing and caught four passes to increase his AFC-leading total to 37 receptions.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 139.3 (15) | 143.4 (16) | 282.7 (16) | 9 |
| DEFENSE | 138.4 (12) | 169.6 (17) | 308.0 (14) | 16 | |
 | OFFENSE | 219.6 (1) | 172.4 (9) | 392.0 (1) | 14 |
| DEFENSE | 148.4 (16) | 188.7 (23) | 337.1 (20) | 21 |
Line: Bills by 9
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Colts (4-4-0) | 0 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 42 |
| Buffalo Bills (5-3-0) | 7 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 35 |
( 0- 7) BUF O.J. Simpson 44 yard rush (John Leypoldt kick)
( 0-14) BUF O.J. Simpson 22 yard pass from Joe Ferguson (John Leypoldt kick)
( 0-21) BUF O.J. Simpson 32 yard pass from Joe Ferguson (John Leypoldt kick)
( 7-21) BAL Lydell Mitchell 9 yard pass from Bert Jones (Toni Linhart kick)
( 7-28) BUF Bob Chandler 19 yard pass from Joe Ferguson (John Leypoldt kick)
(14-28) BAL Bill Olds 15 yard pass from Marty Domres (Toni Linhart kick)
(21-28) BAL Roger Carr 89 yard pass from Bert Jones (Toni Linhart kick)
(28-28) BAL Lydell Mitchell 11 yard rush (Toni Linhart kick)
(35-28) BAL Bert Jones 19 yard rush (Toni Linhart kick)
(42-28) BAL Lydell Mitchell 12 yard rush (Toni Linhart kick)
(42-35) BUF Bob Chandler 18 yard pass from Gary Marangi (John Leypoldt kick)
BAL BUF
First Downs: 25 20
Rushes-yards: 46-199 27-179
Yards/rush: 4.3 6.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 15-23-321-1 14-31-267-2
Sacked-yards: 2-22 4-28
Net pass yards: 299 239
Net yards/pass: 12.0 6.8
Total net yards: 498 418
Total plays: 71 (64% run) 62 (43% run)
Yards/play: 7.0 6.7
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 1-1
Turnovers: 3 3
Penalties-yards: 7-60 7-55
Attendance: 77,320
Passing:
BAL: Bert Jones, 14 of 22 for 306 yards and 2 TDs (1 int); Marty Domres, 1 of 1 for 15 yards and 1 TD BUF: Joe Ferguson, 12 of 21 for 234 yards and 3 TDs (1 int); Gary Marangi, 2 of 10 for 33 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 27 for 112 yards and 2 TDs; Bert Jones, 9 for 59 yards and 1 TD; Bill Olds, 7 for 17 yards; Don McCauley, 2 for 7 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 1 for 4 yards BUF: O.J. Simpson, 19 for 123 yards and 1 TD; Jim Braxton, 4 for 6 yards; Gary Marangi, 3 for 46 yards; Joe Ferguson, 1 for 4 yards
Receiving:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 4 for 25 yards and 1 TD; Glenn Doughty, 3 for 102 yards; Raymond Chester, 3 for 31 yards; Bill Olds, 3 for 27 yards and 1 TD; Roger Carr, 2 for 136 yards and 1 TD BUF: Bob Chandler, 7 for 118 yards and 2 TDs; O.J. Simpson, 3 for 71 yards and 2 TDs; J.D. Hill, 2 for 34 yards; Jim Braxton, 1 for 32 yards; Paul Seymour, 1 for 12 yards
Kick returns:
BAL: Bruce Laird, 3 for 73 yards BUF: Royce McKinney, 5 for 131 yards; Gary Hayman, 2 for 42 yards
Punt returns:
BAL: Howard Stevens, 3 for 30 yards BUF: Gary Hayman, 2 for 10 yards
Interceptions:
BAL: Lloyd Mumphord, 1 for 28 yards; Stan White, 1 for 12 yards BUF: Tony Greene, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
BAL: David Lee, 4 for 179 yards BUF: Marv Bateman, 6 for 291 yards
Field Goals:
BAL: Bert Jones, 14 of 22 for 306 yards and 2 TDs (1 int); Marty Domres, 1 of 1 for 15 yards and 1 TD BUF: Joe Ferguson, 12 of 21 for 234 yards and 3 TDs (1 int); Gary Marangi, 2 of 10 for 33 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 27 for 112 yards and 2 TDs; Bert Jones, 9 for 59 yards and 1 TD; Bill Olds, 7 for 17 yards; Don McCauley, 2 for 7 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 1 for 4 yards BUF: O.J. Simpson, 19 for 123 yards and 1 TD; Jim Braxton, 4 for 6 yards; Gary Marangi, 3 for 46 yards; Joe Ferguson, 1 for 4 yards
Receiving:
BAL: Lydell Mitchell, 4 for 25 yards and 1 TD; Glenn Doughty, 3 for 102 yards; Raymond Chester, 3 for 31 yards; Bill Olds, 3 for 27 yards and 1 TD; Roger Carr, 2 for 136 yards and 1 TD BUF: Bob Chandler, 7 for 118 yards and 2 TDs; O.J. Simpson, 3 for 71 yards and 2 TDs; J.D. Hill, 2 for 34 yards; Jim Braxton, 1 for 32 yards; Paul Seymour, 1 for 12 yards
Kick returns:
BAL: Bruce Laird, 3 for 73 yards BUF: Royce McKinney, 5 for 131 yards; Gary Hayman, 2 for 42 yards
Punt returns:
BAL: Howard Stevens, 3 for 30 yards BUF: Gary Hayman, 2 for 10 yards
Interceptions:
BAL: Lloyd Mumphord, 1 for 28 yards; Stan White, 1 for 12 yards BUF: Tony Greene, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
BAL: David Lee, 4 for 179 yards BUF: Marv Bateman, 6 for 291 yards
Field Goals:
Strong safety Craig Clemons raced 76 yards for a touchdown with an interception and Gary Huff logged all nine of his pass completions, including a 12-yard scoring pass to Bob Parsons, in the first half as the Bears registered their highest point total of the season in snapping a five-game losing streak. Clemons' touchdown was Chicago's first via an interception in six years.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 100.4 (25) | 127.1 (21) | 227.6 (24) | 17 |
| DEFENSE | 191.1 (25) | 158.3 (12) | 349.4 (23) | 17 | |
 | OFFENSE | 107.7 (24) | 118.9 (25) | 226.6 (25) | 17 |
| DEFENSE | 141.9 (15) | 198.0 (24) | 339.9 (21) | 7 |
Line: Packers by 6
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers (1-7-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Chicago Bears (2-6-0) | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
( 0- 3) CHI Bob Thomas 34 yard field goal
( 0-10) CHI Bob Parsons 12 yard pass from Gary Huff (Bob Thomas kick)
( 7-10) GB Steve Odom 42 yard pass from Don Milan (Joe Danelo kick)
( 7-17) CHI Walter Payton 5 yard rush (Bob Thomas kick)
( 7-20) CHI Bob Thomas 48 yard field goal
( 7-27) CHI Craig Clemons 76 yard interception return (Bob Thomas kick)
(14-27) GB Barry Smith 18 yard pass from Carlos Brown (Joe Danelo kick)
GB CHI
First Downs: 13 15
Rushes-yards: 23-41 47-148
Yards/rush: 1.8 3.1
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 21-42-285-1 10-16-122-1
Sacked-yards: 2-17 2-9
Net pass yards: 268 113
Net yards/pass: 6.1 6.3
Total net yards: 309 261
Total plays: 67 (34% run) 65 (72% run)
Yards/play: 4.6 4.0
Fumbles-lost: 4-2 3-2
Turnovers: 3 3
Penalties-yards: 9-94 7-75
Attendance: 48,738
Passing:
GB: Don Milan, 8 of 20 for 127 yards and 1 TD (1 int); John Hadl, 10 of 18 for 95 yards; Carlos Brown, 3 of 4 for 63 yards and 1 TD CHI: Gary Huff, 9 of 15 for 119 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Bob Avellini, 1 of 1 for 3 yards
Rushing:
GB: Willard Harrell, 12 for 14 yards; Barty Smith, 6 for 16 yards; Don Milan, 3 for 30 yards; John Brockington, 1 for 0 yards; Steve Odom, 1 for -19 yards CHI: Mike Adamle, 17 for 56 yards; Walter Payton, 14 for 49 yards and 1 TD; Roland Harper, 11 for 39 yards; Gary Huff, 2 for -5 yards; Bo Rather, 1 for 8 yards; Cid Edwards, 1 for 2 yards; Bob Avellini, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
GB: Ken Payne, 4 for 39 yards; John Brockington, 4 for 6 yards; Willard Harrell, 3 for 28 yards; Steve Odom, 2 for 98 yards and 1 TD; Barry Smith, 2 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Barty Smith, 2 for 22 yards; Rich McGeorge, 1 for 21 yards; Bert Askson, 1 for 18 yards; Eric Torkelson, 1 for 12 yards; Terry Wells, 1 for 3 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 4 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Bo Rather, 3 for 24 yards; Mike Adamle, 2 for 24 yards; Walter Payton, 1 for 19 yards
Kick returns:
GB: Steve Luke, 3 for 46 yards; Steve Odom, 2 for 53 yards; Barty Smith, 1 for 12 yards CHI: Earl Douthitt, 2 for 76 yards; Bo Rather, 1 for 6 yards
Punt returns:
GB: Willard Harrell, 3 for 24 yards CHI: Virgil Livers, 2 for 8 yards; Steve Schubert, 2 for 6 yards; Doug Plank, 1 for 5 yards
Interceptions:
GB: Tom Toner, 1 for 0 yards CHI: Craig Clemons, 1 for 76 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
GB: David Beverly, 8 for 273 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 6 for 269 yards
Field Goals:
CHI: Bob Thomas, 2/3
GB: Don Milan, 8 of 20 for 127 yards and 1 TD (1 int); John Hadl, 10 of 18 for 95 yards; Carlos Brown, 3 of 4 for 63 yards and 1 TD CHI: Gary Huff, 9 of 15 for 119 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Bob Avellini, 1 of 1 for 3 yards
Rushing:
GB: Willard Harrell, 12 for 14 yards; Barty Smith, 6 for 16 yards; Don Milan, 3 for 30 yards; John Brockington, 1 for 0 yards; Steve Odom, 1 for -19 yards CHI: Mike Adamle, 17 for 56 yards; Walter Payton, 14 for 49 yards and 1 TD; Roland Harper, 11 for 39 yards; Gary Huff, 2 for -5 yards; Bo Rather, 1 for 8 yards; Cid Edwards, 1 for 2 yards; Bob Avellini, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
GB: Ken Payne, 4 for 39 yards; John Brockington, 4 for 6 yards; Willard Harrell, 3 for 28 yards; Steve Odom, 2 for 98 yards and 1 TD; Barry Smith, 2 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Barty Smith, 2 for 22 yards; Rich McGeorge, 1 for 21 yards; Bert Askson, 1 for 18 yards; Eric Torkelson, 1 for 12 yards; Terry Wells, 1 for 3 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 4 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Bo Rather, 3 for 24 yards; Mike Adamle, 2 for 24 yards; Walter Payton, 1 for 19 yards
Kick returns:
GB: Steve Luke, 3 for 46 yards; Steve Odom, 2 for 53 yards; Barty Smith, 1 for 12 yards CHI: Earl Douthitt, 2 for 76 yards; Bo Rather, 1 for 6 yards
Punt returns:
GB: Willard Harrell, 3 for 24 yards CHI: Virgil Livers, 2 for 8 yards; Steve Schubert, 2 for 6 yards; Doug Plank, 1 for 5 yards
Interceptions:
GB: Tom Toner, 1 for 0 yards CHI: Craig Clemons, 1 for 76 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
GB: David Beverly, 8 for 273 yards CHI: Bob Parsons, 6 for 269 yards
Field Goals:
CHI: Bob Thomas, 2/3
Coach Paul Brown pulled a hipper-dipper play out of the hat to set up the winning touchdown. Ken Anderson passed to Chip Myers who lateraled to Isaac Curtis for a 33-yard gain that moved the ball to the 1 for Boobie Clark's TD plunge. An aborted conversion attempt on a bad center snap after the first Denver touchdown proved to be the margin of defeat. Anderson completed 18 of 26 while the Bengals' defense shut off the Broncos' running game with 92 yards. Steve Ramsey connected with 21 of 40 for 230 yards and one Denver touchdown, only the fifth allowed by the Bengals' pass defense.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 112.4 (23) | 206.4 (3) | 318.9 (12) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 152.3 (18) | 104.7 (1) | 257.0 (5) | 26 | |
 | OFFENSE | 124.1 (18) | 211.3 (1) | 335.4 (8) | 27 |
| DEFENSE | 167.4 (22) | 159.7 (13) | 327.1 (16) | 15 |
Line: Bengals by 8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals (7-1-0) | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| Denver Broncos (3-5-0) | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
( 7- 0) CIN Ed Williams 1 yard rush (Dave Green kick)
( 7- 6) DEN Floyd Little 1 yard rush (kick failed)
( 7-13) DEN Riley Odoms 10 yard pass from Steve Ramsey (Jim Turner kick)
(10-13) CIN Dave Green 45 yard field goal
(17-13) CIN Boobie Clark 1 yard rush (Dave Green kick)
(17-16) DEN Jim Turner 38 yard field goal
CIN DEN
First Downs: 20 19
Rushes-yards: 45-163 26-92
Yards/rush: 3.6 3.5
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 18-27-191-0 21-40-230-0
Sacked-yards: 2-10 2-17
Net pass yards: 181 213
Net yards/pass: 6.2 5.1
Total net yards: 344 305
Total plays: 74 (60% run) 68 (38% run)
Yards/play: 4.6 4.5
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 2-2
Turnovers: 1 2
Penalties-yards: 7-67 7-60
Attendance: 49,702
Passing:
CIN: Ken Anderson, 18 of 26 for 191 yards; Stan Fritts, 0 of 1 for 0 yards DEN: Steve Ramsey, 21 of 40 for 230 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
CIN: Boobie Clark, 14 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Ed Williams, 13 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Ken Anderson, 6 for 1 yard; Stan Fritts, 5 for 10 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 4 for 37 yards; Essex Johnson, 3 for 4 yards DEN: Floyd Little, 14 for 51 yards and 1 TD; Jon Keyworth, 8 for 24 yards; Rick Upchurch, 2 for 17 yards; Steve Ramsey, 1 for 1 yard; Jack Dolbin, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
CIN: Boobie Clark, 4 for 42 yards; Chip Myers, 4 for 37 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 3 for 23 yards; Bob Trumpy, 2 for 17 yards; Essex Johnson, 2 for 7 yards; Isaac Curtis, 1 for 41 yards; Stan Fritts, 1 for 12 yards; Charlie Joiner, 1 for 12 yards DEN: Riley Odoms, 6 for 62 yards and 1 TD; Floyd Little, 5 for 35 yards; Jon Keyworth, 4 for 28 yards; Haven Moses, 3 for 53 yards; Rick Upchurch, 2 for 39 yards; Billy Van Heusen, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
CIN: Bernard Jackson, 4 for 123 yards DEN: Rick Upchurch, 3 for 78 yards; Oliver Ross, 1 for 20 yards
Punt returns:
CIN: Lyle Blackwood, 3 for 10 yards; Tommy Casanova, 1 for 12 yards DEN: Rick Upchurch, 3 for 29 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
CIN: Dave Green, 5 for 234 yards DEN: Billy Van Heusen, 6 for 248 yards
Field Goals:
CIN: Dave Green, 1/3 DEN: Jim Turner, 1/1
CIN: Ken Anderson, 18 of 26 for 191 yards; Stan Fritts, 0 of 1 for 0 yards DEN: Steve Ramsey, 21 of 40 for 230 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
CIN: Boobie Clark, 14 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Ed Williams, 13 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Ken Anderson, 6 for 1 yard; Stan Fritts, 5 for 10 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 4 for 37 yards; Essex Johnson, 3 for 4 yards DEN: Floyd Little, 14 for 51 yards and 1 TD; Jon Keyworth, 8 for 24 yards; Rick Upchurch, 2 for 17 yards; Steve Ramsey, 1 for 1 yard; Jack Dolbin, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
CIN: Boobie Clark, 4 for 42 yards; Chip Myers, 4 for 37 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 3 for 23 yards; Bob Trumpy, 2 for 17 yards; Essex Johnson, 2 for 7 yards; Isaac Curtis, 1 for 41 yards; Stan Fritts, 1 for 12 yards; Charlie Joiner, 1 for 12 yards DEN: Riley Odoms, 6 for 62 yards and 1 TD; Floyd Little, 5 for 35 yards; Jon Keyworth, 4 for 28 yards; Haven Moses, 3 for 53 yards; Rick Upchurch, 2 for 39 yards; Billy Van Heusen, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
CIN: Bernard Jackson, 4 for 123 yards DEN: Rick Upchurch, 3 for 78 yards; Oliver Ross, 1 for 20 yards
Punt returns:
CIN: Lyle Blackwood, 3 for 10 yards; Tommy Casanova, 1 for 12 yards DEN: Rick Upchurch, 3 for 29 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
CIN: Dave Green, 5 for 234 yards DEN: Billy Van Heusen, 6 for 248 yards
Field Goals:
CIN: Dave Green, 1/3 DEN: Jim Turner, 1/1
Lions' quarterback Joe Reed and wide receiver Ray Jarvis combined for a 62-yard pass completion on the first scrimmage play of the game to set up AItie Taylor's one-yard touchdown that started the Browns toward their eighth straight loss. Jarvis also caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Reed, and cornerback Ben Davis intercepted a Cleveland throw and returned it 67 yards for a score.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 118.3 (21) | 124.0 (22) | 242.3 (23) | 20 |
| DEFENSE | 151.9 (17) | 212.3 (26) | 364.1 (24) | 12 | |
 | OFFENSE | 149.4 (12) | 140.4 (18) | 289.9 (15) | 12 |
| DEFENSE | 108.9 (1) | 166.0 (15) | 274.9 (11) | 23 |
Line: Lions by 8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns (0-8-0) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Detroit Lions (5-3-0) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
( 0- 7) DET Altie Taylor 1 yard rush (Errol Mann kick)
( 0-14) DET Ray Jarvis 21 yard pass from Joe Reed (Errol Mann kick)
( 3-14) CLE Don Cockroft 32 yard field goal
( 3-21) DET Ben Davis 67 yard interception return (Errol Mann kick)
(10-21) CLE Oscar Roan 12 yard pass from Will Cureton (Don Cockroft kick)
CLE DET
First Downs: 13 15
Rushes-yards: 31-126 41-128
Yards/rush: 4.1 3.1
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 10-32-95-1 11-19-163-1
Sacked-yards: 2-21 1-9
Net pass yards: 74 154
Net yards/pass: 2.2 7.7
Total net yards: 200 282
Total plays: 65 (47% run) 61 (67% run)
Yards/play: 3.1 4.6
Fumbles-lost: 0-0 2-1
Turnovers: 1 2
Penalties-yards: 4-29 4-37
Attendance: 74,653
Passing:
CLE: Will Cureton, 10 of 32 for 95 yards and 1 TD (1 int) DET: Joe Reed, 10 of 17 for 133 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Jack Concannon, 1 of 2 for 30 yards
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 16 for 72 yards; Billy Pritchett, 8 for 14 yards; Larry Poole, 3 for 32 yards; Ken Brown, 2 for 3 yards; Hugh McKinnis, 1 for 4 yards; Will Cureton, 1 for 1 yard DET: Altie Taylor, 19 for 81 yards and 1 TD; Dexter Bussey, 10 for 38 yards; Horace King, 6 for 17 yards; Bobby Thompson, 3 for -2 yards; Joe Reed, 2 for 3 yards; Marlin Briscoe, 1 for -9 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Reggie Rucker, 3 for 24 yards; Oscar Roan, 3 for 23 yards and 1 TD; Steve Holden, 2 for 24 yards; Greg Pruitt, 1 for 16 yards; Billy Pritchett, 1 for 8 yards DET: Marlin Briscoe, 4 for 51 yards; Ray Jarvis, 3 for 78 yards and 1 TD; Bobby Thompson, 2 for 10 yards; John McMakin, 1 for 30 yards; Horace King, 1 for -6 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 3 for 79 yards; Billy Lefear, 1 for 46 yards DET: Bobby Thompson, 2 for 59 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 2 for 11 yards; Larry Poole, 2 for 6 yards DET: Charlie West, 5 for 64 yards
Interceptions:
CLE: Charlie Hall, 1 for 9 yards DET: Ben Davis, 1 for 67 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 9 for 411 yards DET: Herman Weaver, 6 for 308 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 1/1 DET: Errol Mann, 0/1
CLE: Will Cureton, 10 of 32 for 95 yards and 1 TD (1 int) DET: Joe Reed, 10 of 17 for 133 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Jack Concannon, 1 of 2 for 30 yards
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 16 for 72 yards; Billy Pritchett, 8 for 14 yards; Larry Poole, 3 for 32 yards; Ken Brown, 2 for 3 yards; Hugh McKinnis, 1 for 4 yards; Will Cureton, 1 for 1 yard DET: Altie Taylor, 19 for 81 yards and 1 TD; Dexter Bussey, 10 for 38 yards; Horace King, 6 for 17 yards; Bobby Thompson, 3 for -2 yards; Joe Reed, 2 for 3 yards; Marlin Briscoe, 1 for -9 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Reggie Rucker, 3 for 24 yards; Oscar Roan, 3 for 23 yards and 1 TD; Steve Holden, 2 for 24 yards; Greg Pruitt, 1 for 16 yards; Billy Pritchett, 1 for 8 yards DET: Marlin Briscoe, 4 for 51 yards; Ray Jarvis, 3 for 78 yards and 1 TD; Bobby Thompson, 2 for 10 yards; John McMakin, 1 for 30 yards; Horace King, 1 for -6 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 3 for 79 yards; Billy Lefear, 1 for 46 yards DET: Bobby Thompson, 2 for 59 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 2 for 11 yards; Larry Poole, 2 for 6 yards DET: Charlie West, 5 for 64 yards
Interceptions:
CLE: Charlie Hall, 1 for 9 yards DET: Ben Davis, 1 for 67 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 9 for 411 yards DET: Herman Weaver, 6 for 308 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 1/1 DET: Errol Mann, 0/1
Rookie Steve Mike-Mayer tied the San Francisco club record and snapped Los Angeles' six-game winning streak when he kicked a 54-yard field goal with 38 seconds remaining. The Rams had taken a 23-21 lead with 90 seconds remaining, but 49ers' quarterback Steve Spurrier, making his first start of the season, completed three passes to the Rams' 37-yard line, setting up Mike-Mayer's kick. Spurrier completed 19 passes for 290 yards, including touchdown passes of 42 and 68 yards to Gene Washington and a 19-yard scoring throw to Delvin Williams.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 98.7 (26) | 164.1 (13) | 262.9 (21) | 24 |
| DEFENSE | 132.3 (9) | 133.0 (6) | 265.3 (7) | 14 | |
 | OFFENSE | 181.3 (3) | 166.3 (11) | 347.6 (5) | 11 |
| DEFENSE | 114.0 (4) | 127.1 (4) | 241.1 (1) | 20 |
Line: Rams by 14
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers (3-5-0) | 0 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Rams (6-2-0) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 23 |
( 0- 7) LA John Cappelletti 25 yard rush (Tom Dempsey kick)
( 0-14) LA Jim Bertelsen 1 yard rush (Tom Dempsey kick)
( 7-14) SF Gene Washington 42 yard pass from Steve Spurrier (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
(14-14) SF Delvin Williams 19 yard pass from Steve Spurrier (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
(14-17) LA Tom Dempsey 23 yard field goal
(21-17) SF Gene Washington 68 yard pass from Steve Spurrier (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
(21-23) LA Jim Bertelsen 1 yard rush (kick failed)
(24-23) SF Steve Mike-Mayer 54 yard field goal
SF LA
First Downs: 19 25
Rushes-yards: 28-104 37-132
Yards/rush: 3.7 3.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 19-38-290-0 22-35-233-2
Sacked-yards: 0-0 3-22
Net pass yards: 290 211
Net yards/pass: 7.6 5.6
Total net yards: 394 343
Total plays: 66 (42% run) 75 (49% run)
Yards/play: 6.0 4.6
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 2-1
Turnovers: 2 3
Penalties-yards: 13-85 8-50
Attendance: 74,064
Passing:
SF: Steve Spurrier, 19 of 38 for 290 yards and 3 TDs LA: James Harris, 22 of 35 for 233 yards (2 int)
Rushing:
SF: Wilbur Jackson, 8 for 22 yards; Delvin Williams, 6 for 18 yards; Steve Spurrier, 5 for 30 yards; Sammy Johnson, 5 for 21 yards; Larry Schreiber, 4 for 13 yards LA: Jim Bertelsen, 13 for 35 yards and 2 TDs; Lawrence McCutcheon, 12 for 40 yards; John Cappelletti, 5 for 30 yards and 1 TD; Cullen Bryant, 5 for 20 yards; James Harris, 2 for 7 yards
Receiving:
SF: Gene Washington, 5 for 144 yards and 2 TDs; Sammy Johnson, 4 for 35 yards; Terry Beasley, 3 for 43 yards; Delvin Williams, 3 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Larry Schreiber, 2 for 12 yards; Tom Mitchell, 1 for 17 yards; Keith Fahnhorst, 1 for 1 yard LA: Willie McGee, 5 for 66 yards; Harold Jackson, 5 for 45 yards; Ron Jessie, 4 for 41 yards; Jim Bertelsen, 3 for 29 yards; Cullen Bryant, 2 for 18 yards; Jack Snow, 1 for 21 yards; Bob Klein, 1 for 12 yards; Charlie Cowan, 1 for 1 yard
Kick returns:
SF: Manfred Moore, 4 for 84 yards; Sammy Johnson, 1 for 17 yards LA: Willie McGee, 4 for 109 yards; John Cappelletti, 1 for 12 yards
Punt returns:
SF: Ralph McGill, 2 for 8 yards; Bruce Taylor, 1 for 21 yards; Manfred Moore, 1 for 13 yards LA: Dave Elmendorf, 2 for 28 yards
Interceptions:
SF: Skip Vanderbundt, 1 for 15 yards; Jimmy Johnson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
SF: Tom Wittum, 5 for 176 yards LA: Duane Carrell, 5 for 209 yards
Field Goals:
SF: Steve Mike-Mayer, 1/1 LA: Tom Dempsey, 1/1
SF: Steve Spurrier, 19 of 38 for 290 yards and 3 TDs LA: James Harris, 22 of 35 for 233 yards (2 int)
Rushing:
SF: Wilbur Jackson, 8 for 22 yards; Delvin Williams, 6 for 18 yards; Steve Spurrier, 5 for 30 yards; Sammy Johnson, 5 for 21 yards; Larry Schreiber, 4 for 13 yards LA: Jim Bertelsen, 13 for 35 yards and 2 TDs; Lawrence McCutcheon, 12 for 40 yards; John Cappelletti, 5 for 30 yards and 1 TD; Cullen Bryant, 5 for 20 yards; James Harris, 2 for 7 yards
Receiving:
SF: Gene Washington, 5 for 144 yards and 2 TDs; Sammy Johnson, 4 for 35 yards; Terry Beasley, 3 for 43 yards; Delvin Williams, 3 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Larry Schreiber, 2 for 12 yards; Tom Mitchell, 1 for 17 yards; Keith Fahnhorst, 1 for 1 yard LA: Willie McGee, 5 for 66 yards; Harold Jackson, 5 for 45 yards; Ron Jessie, 4 for 41 yards; Jim Bertelsen, 3 for 29 yards; Cullen Bryant, 2 for 18 yards; Jack Snow, 1 for 21 yards; Bob Klein, 1 for 12 yards; Charlie Cowan, 1 for 1 yard
Kick returns:
SF: Manfred Moore, 4 for 84 yards; Sammy Johnson, 1 for 17 yards LA: Willie McGee, 4 for 109 yards; John Cappelletti, 1 for 12 yards
Punt returns:
SF: Ralph McGill, 2 for 8 yards; Bruce Taylor, 1 for 21 yards; Manfred Moore, 1 for 13 yards LA: Dave Elmendorf, 2 for 28 yards
Interceptions:
SF: Skip Vanderbundt, 1 for 15 yards; Jimmy Johnson, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
SF: Tom Wittum, 5 for 176 yards LA: Duane Carrell, 5 for 209 yards
Field Goals:
SF: Steve Mike-Mayer, 1/1 LA: Tom Dempsey, 1/1
After a 7-7 first half, the Dolphins struck for two touchdowns in the third period on a 59-yard pass from Bob Griese to Norm Bulaich and a 50-yard punt return by rookie Freddie Solomon. The victory moved the Dolphins two full games ahead of the Bills in the AFC East and left the Jets in last place. Joe Namath was limited to 11 completions in 28 attempts for 140 yards and one TD and was sacked three times and intercepted twice by the Miami defense. Griese hit with 9 of 15 for 223 yards and two TDs to Bulaich.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 155.3 (8) | 165.7 (12) | 321.0 (10) | 22 |
| DEFENSE | 186.7 (24) | 198.9 (25) | 385.6 (26) | 13 | |
 | OFFENSE | 204.1 (2) | 159.4 (14) | 363.6 (3) | 14 |
| DEFENSE | 111.1 (2) | 135.4 (7) | 246.6 (2) | 25 |
Line: Dolphins by 13
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets (2-6-0) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Miami Dolphins (7-1-0) | 0 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 27 |
( 7- 0) NYJ Carl Garrett 15 yard pass from Joe Namath (Pat Leahy kick)
( 7- 7) MIA Benny Malone 8 yard rush (Garo Yepremian kick)
( 7-13) MIA Norm Bulaich 59 yard pass from Bob Griese (kick failed)
( 7-20) MIA Freddie Solomon 50 yard punt return (Garo Yepremian kick)
( 7-27) MIA Norm Bulaich 7 yard pass from Bob Griese (Garo Yepremian kick)
NYJ MIA
First Downs: 15 14
Rushes-yards: 35-147 35-128
Yards/rush: 4.2 3.7
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-28-140-2 9-15-223-0
Sacked-yards: 3-18 1-9
Net pass yards: 122 214
Net yards/pass: 3.9 13.4
Total net yards: 269 342
Total plays: 66 (53% run) 51 (68% run)
Yards/play: 4.1 6.7
Fumbles-lost: 0-0 2-2
Turnovers: 2 2
Penalties-yards: 6-45 6-40
Attendance: 72,896
Passing:
NYJ: Joe Namath, 11 of 28 for 140 yards and 1 TD (2 int) MIA: Bob Griese, 9 of 15 for 223 yards and 2 TDs
Rushing:
NYJ: John Riggins, 16 for 90 yards; Carl Garrett, 9 for 30 yards; Steve Davis, 6 for 18 yards; Jazz Jackson, 1 for 7 yards; Joe Namath, 1 for 6 yards; Emerson Boozer, 1 for 3 yards; Jerome Barkum, 1 for -7 yards MIA: Benny Malone, 13 for 60 yards and 1 TD; Don Nottingham, 12 for 37 yards; Mercury Morris, 4 for 9 yards; Norm Bulaich, 2 for 10 yards; Bob Griese, 2 for 6 yards; Freddie Solomon, 1 for 6 yards; Stan Winfrey, 1 for 0 yards
Receiving:
NYJ: John Riggins, 4 for 52 yards; Rich Caster, 2 for 22 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 20 yards; Carl Garrett, 1 for 15 yards and 1 TD; Jerome Barkum, 1 for 13 yards; Jazz Jackson, 1 for 10 yards; Steve Davis, 1 for 8 yards MIA: Nat Moore, 4 for 102 yards; Norm Bulaich, 2 for 66 yards and 2 TDs; Howard Twilley, 2 for 41 yards; Freddie Solomon, 1 for 14 yards
Kick returns:
NYJ: Lou Piccone, 2 for 40 yards; Steve Davis, 1 for 25 yards; Ed Taylor, 1 for 21 yards; Bob Gresham, 1 for 12 yards MIA: Freddie Solomon, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
NYJ: Lou Piccone, 1 for 10 yards; Jazz Jackson, 1 for 0 yards MIA: Freddie Solomon, 1 for 50 yards and 1 TD
Interceptions:
MIA: Jake Scott, 1 for 38 yards; Earnest Rhone, 1 for 2 yards
Punting:
NYJ: Greg Gantt, 7 for 265 yards MIA: Larry Seiple, 5 for 171 yards
Field Goals:
NYJ: Pat Leahy, 0/2
NYJ: Joe Namath, 11 of 28 for 140 yards and 1 TD (2 int) MIA: Bob Griese, 9 of 15 for 223 yards and 2 TDs
Rushing:
NYJ: John Riggins, 16 for 90 yards; Carl Garrett, 9 for 30 yards; Steve Davis, 6 for 18 yards; Jazz Jackson, 1 for 7 yards; Joe Namath, 1 for 6 yards; Emerson Boozer, 1 for 3 yards; Jerome Barkum, 1 for -7 yards MIA: Benny Malone, 13 for 60 yards and 1 TD; Don Nottingham, 12 for 37 yards; Mercury Morris, 4 for 9 yards; Norm Bulaich, 2 for 10 yards; Bob Griese, 2 for 6 yards; Freddie Solomon, 1 for 6 yards; Stan Winfrey, 1 for 0 yards
Receiving:
NYJ: John Riggins, 4 for 52 yards; Rich Caster, 2 for 22 yards; Lou Piccone, 1 for 20 yards; Carl Garrett, 1 for 15 yards and 1 TD; Jerome Barkum, 1 for 13 yards; Jazz Jackson, 1 for 10 yards; Steve Davis, 1 for 8 yards MIA: Nat Moore, 4 for 102 yards; Norm Bulaich, 2 for 66 yards and 2 TDs; Howard Twilley, 2 for 41 yards; Freddie Solomon, 1 for 14 yards
Kick returns:
NYJ: Lou Piccone, 2 for 40 yards; Steve Davis, 1 for 25 yards; Ed Taylor, 1 for 21 yards; Bob Gresham, 1 for 12 yards MIA: Freddie Solomon, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
NYJ: Lou Piccone, 1 for 10 yards; Jazz Jackson, 1 for 0 yards MIA: Freddie Solomon, 1 for 50 yards and 1 TD
Interceptions:
MIA: Jake Scott, 1 for 38 yards; Earnest Rhone, 1 for 2 yards
Punting:
NYJ: Greg Gantt, 7 for 265 yards MIA: Larry Seiple, 5 for 171 yards
Field Goals:
NYJ: Pat Leahy, 0/2
The Vikings defense forced eight turnovers, including five interceptions, and posted its first shutout as undefeated Minnesota rolled to its 11th straight victory over two seasons despite a cold, steady rainfall. Paul Krause picked off two Falcons' passes (his third twin steal of the season) to lift his season total to seven and his career total to 71, second only to Emlen Tunnell's record 79. Chuck Foreman rushed for 102 yards, and Fran Tarkenton's three-yard scoring pass to Foreman was the 281st of his career.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 143.3 (13) | 120.6 (23) | 263.9 (20) | 25 |
| DEFENSE | 157.3 (21) | 170.3 (18) | 327.6 (17) | 18 | |
 | OFFENSE | 140.9 (14) | 197.7 (5) | 338.6 (7) | 14 |
| DEFENSE | 117.3 (5) | 131.7 (5) | 249.0 (4) | 20 |
Line: Vikings by 17
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons (2-6-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minnesota Vikings (8-0-0) | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
( 0- 7) MIN Chuck Foreman 3 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Fred Cox kick)
( 0-10) MIN Fred Cox 45 yard field goal
( 0-17) MIN Chuck Foreman 1 yard rush (Fred Cox kick)
( 0-24) MIN Chuck Foreman 1 yard rush (Fred Cox kick)
( 0-31) MIN Jim Lash 12 yard pass from Bob Lee (Fred Cox kick)
( 0-38) MIN Dave Osborn 2 yard rush (Fred Cox kick)
ATL MIN
First Downs: 6 23
Rushes-yards: 15-43 63-220
Yards/rush: 2.9 3.5
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 5-26-43-5 12-23-59-0
Sacked-yards: 3-26 0-0
Net pass yards: 17 59
Net yards/pass: 0.6 2.6
Total net yards: 60 279
Total plays: 44 (34% run) 86 (73% run)
Yards/play: 1.4 3.2
Fumbles-lost: 3-3 2-0
Turnovers: 8 0
Penalties-yards: 2-9 6-50
Attendance: 43,751
Passing:
ATL: Kim McQuilken, 5 of 26 for 43 yards (5 int) MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 11 of 22 for 47 yards and 1 TD; Bob Lee, 1 of 1 for 12 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
ATL: Dave Hampton, 9 for 39 yards; Haskel Stanback, 4 for 9 yards; Woody Thompson, 2 for -5 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 26 for 102 yards and 2 TDs; Brent McClanahan, 18 for 57 yards; Robert Miller, 7 for 25 yards; Ed Marinaro, 7 for 22 yards; Dave Osborn, 5 for 14 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
ATL: Dave Hampton, 1 for 15 yards; Alfred Jenkins, 1 for 13 yards; Woody Thompson, 1 for 7 yards; Ken Burrow, 1 for 6 yards; Gerald Tinker, 1 for 2 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 4 for 19 yards and 1 TD; Brent McClanahan, 3 for 1 yard; Jim Lash, 2 for 15 yards and 1 TD; John Gilliam, 2 for 11 yards; Stu Voigt, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
ATL: Monroe Eley, 4 for 82 yards; Oscar Reed, 2 for 17 yards; Greg McCrary, 1 for 11 yards MIN: Sam McCullum, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
ATL: Gerald Tinker, 2 for 9 yards; Alfred Jenkins, 1 for 0 yards MIN: Sam McCullum, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
MIN: Paul Krause, 2 for 31 yards; Matt Blair, 1 for 18 yards; Jeff Siemon, 1 for 14 yards; Carl Eller, 1 for 1 yard
Punting:
ATL: John James, 5 for 192 yards MIN: Neil Clabo, 5 for 225 yards
Field Goals:
MIN: Fred Cox, 1/1
ATL: Kim McQuilken, 5 of 26 for 43 yards (5 int) MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 11 of 22 for 47 yards and 1 TD; Bob Lee, 1 of 1 for 12 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
ATL: Dave Hampton, 9 for 39 yards; Haskel Stanback, 4 for 9 yards; Woody Thompson, 2 for -5 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 26 for 102 yards and 2 TDs; Brent McClanahan, 18 for 57 yards; Robert Miller, 7 for 25 yards; Ed Marinaro, 7 for 22 yards; Dave Osborn, 5 for 14 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
ATL: Dave Hampton, 1 for 15 yards; Alfred Jenkins, 1 for 13 yards; Woody Thompson, 1 for 7 yards; Ken Burrow, 1 for 6 yards; Gerald Tinker, 1 for 2 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 4 for 19 yards and 1 TD; Brent McClanahan, 3 for 1 yard; Jim Lash, 2 for 15 yards and 1 TD; John Gilliam, 2 for 11 yards; Stu Voigt, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
ATL: Monroe Eley, 4 for 82 yards; Oscar Reed, 2 for 17 yards; Greg McCrary, 1 for 11 yards MIN: Sam McCullum, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
ATL: Gerald Tinker, 2 for 9 yards; Alfred Jenkins, 1 for 0 yards MIN: Sam McCullum, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
MIN: Paul Krause, 2 for 31 yards; Matt Blair, 1 for 18 yards; Jeff Siemon, 1 for 14 yards; Carl Eller, 1 for 1 yard
Punting:
ATL: John James, 5 for 192 yards MIN: Neil Clabo, 5 for 225 yards
Field Goals:
MIN: Fred Cox, 1/1
Randy Johnson, who replaced injured Billy Kilmer, marched the Redskins 87 and 62 yards for a pair of fourth-period touchdowns and a victory which kept Washington in a tie with St. Louis for first place in the NFC East. Before leaving in the second period with a right shoulder separation, Kilmer and Frank Grant combined for a 96-yard touchdown pass play, the longest pass completion in the NFL in 1975. Rookie Mike Thomas rushed for 123 yards. The victory marked Washington coach George Allen's 13th consecutive victory over the Giants.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 125.4 (17) | 206.7 (2) | 332.1 (9) | 21 |
| DEFENSE | 120.1 (6) | 146.3 (9) | 266.4 (8) | 21 | |
 | OFFENSE | 113.7 (22) | 159.4 (14) | 273.1 (18) | 19 |
| DEFENSE | 170.7 (23) | 171.1 (19) | 341.9 (22) | 12 |
Line: Redskins by 6½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins (6-2-0) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
| New York Giants (3-5-0) | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
( 7- 0) WAS Frank Grant 96 yard pass from Billy Kilmer (Mark Moseley kick)
( 7- 3) NYG George Hunt 22 yard field goal
( 7-10) NYG Ron Johnson 36 yard pass from Craig Morton (George Hunt kick)
( 7-13) NYG George Hunt 22 yard field goal
(14-13) WAS Larry Brown 1 yard rush (Mark Moseley kick)
(21-13) WAS Bob Brunet 2 yard rush (Mark Moseley kick)
WAS NYG
First Downs: 20 15
Rushes-yards: 37-147 34-117
Yards/rush: 4.0 3.4
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 13-23-247-3 14-30-182-1
Sacked-yards: 2-17 5-26
Net pass yards: 230 156
Net yards/pass: 9.2 4.5
Total net yards: 377 273
Total plays: 62 (59% run) 69 (49% run)
Yards/play: 6.1 4.0
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 0-0
Turnovers: 4 1
Penalties-yards: 7-40 6-55
Attendance: 57,242
Passing:
WAS: Randy Johnson, 11 of 16 for 138 yards (1 int); Billy Kilmer, 2 of 7 for 109 yards and 1 TD (2 int) NYG: Craig Morton, 14 of 30 for 182 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
WAS: Mike Thomas, 25 for 123 yards; Larry Brown, 10 for 23 yards and 1 TD; Bob Brunet, 1 for 2 yards and 1 TD; Ralph Nelson, 1 for -1 yards NYG: Ron Johnson, 15 for 41 yards; Joe Dawkins, 9 for 35 yards; Doug Kotar, 5 for 15 yards; Larry Watkins, 4 for 17 yards; Craig Morton, 1 for 9 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Charley Taylor, 4 for 49 yards; Mike Thomas, 4 for 43 yards; Jerry Smith, 3 for 46 yards; Frank Grant, 2 for 109 yards and 1 TD NYG: Walker Gillette, 6 for 81 yards; Ron Johnson, 4 for 52 yards and 1 TD; Bob Tucker, 3 for 36 yards; Joe Dawkins, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Larry Jones, 2 for 30 yards; Bob Brunet, 1 for 18 yards NYG: Rondy Colbert, 2 for 75 yards; Doug Kotar, 1 for 21 yards; Danny Buggs, 1 for 14 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Larry Jones, 4 for 11 yards; Joe Theismann, 1 for 2 yards NYG: Rondy Colbert, 3 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 1 for 33 yards NYG: Brad Van Pelt, 1 for 5 yards; Spider Lockhart, 1 for 0 yards; Clyde Powers, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 3 for 126 yards NYG: Dave Jennings, 6 for 208 yards; George Hunt, 1 for 33 yards
Field Goals:
NYG: George Hunt, 2/2
WAS: Randy Johnson, 11 of 16 for 138 yards (1 int); Billy Kilmer, 2 of 7 for 109 yards and 1 TD (2 int) NYG: Craig Morton, 14 of 30 for 182 yards and 1 TD (1 int)
Rushing:
WAS: Mike Thomas, 25 for 123 yards; Larry Brown, 10 for 23 yards and 1 TD; Bob Brunet, 1 for 2 yards and 1 TD; Ralph Nelson, 1 for -1 yards NYG: Ron Johnson, 15 for 41 yards; Joe Dawkins, 9 for 35 yards; Doug Kotar, 5 for 15 yards; Larry Watkins, 4 for 17 yards; Craig Morton, 1 for 9 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Charley Taylor, 4 for 49 yards; Mike Thomas, 4 for 43 yards; Jerry Smith, 3 for 46 yards; Frank Grant, 2 for 109 yards and 1 TD NYG: Walker Gillette, 6 for 81 yards; Ron Johnson, 4 for 52 yards and 1 TD; Bob Tucker, 3 for 36 yards; Joe Dawkins, 1 for 13 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Larry Jones, 2 for 30 yards; Bob Brunet, 1 for 18 yards NYG: Rondy Colbert, 2 for 75 yards; Doug Kotar, 1 for 21 yards; Danny Buggs, 1 for 14 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Larry Jones, 4 for 11 yards; Joe Theismann, 1 for 2 yards NYG: Rondy Colbert, 3 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Eddie Brown, 1 for 33 yards NYG: Brad Van Pelt, 1 for 5 yards; Spider Lockhart, 1 for 0 yards; Clyde Powers, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 3 for 126 yards NYG: Dave Jennings, 6 for 208 yards; George Hunt, 1 for 33 yards
Field Goals:
NYG: George Hunt, 2/2
Oakland set a club record of 34 first downs and scored seven touchdowns in its first interconference game of the season. Ken Stabler completed 16 of 23 for 232 yards and two touchdowns before giving way to rookie David Humm who hit with four straight for another score. Pete Banaszak scored his eighth TD of the season and 29th of his career while the Raiders rolled up 523 yards of total offense and held the Saints to 140 yards. Running backs Clarence Davis and Marv Hubbard and receiver Fred Biletnikoff, all of whom missed time early in the season due to injuries, were key offensive weapons.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 125.6 (16) | 131.6 (19) | 257.1 (22) | 22 |
| DEFENSE | 124.3 (7) | 149.1 (10) | 273.4 (10) | 19 | |
 | OFFENSE | 162.0 (5) | 142.6 (17) | 304.6 (14) | 25 |
| DEFENSE | 133.3 (10) | 115.6 (2) | 248.9 (3) | 18 |
Line: Raiders by 18
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints (2-6-0) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Oakland Raiders (6-2-0) | 7 | 14 | 20 | 7 | 48 |
( 0- 7) OAK Marv Hubbard 6 yard rush (George Blanda kick)
( 3- 7) NO Rich Szaro 30 yard field goal
( 3-14) OAK Clarence Davis 5 yard rush (George Blanda kick)
( 3-21) OAK Morris Bradshaw 36 yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick)
( 3-28) OAK Pete Banaszak 1 yard rush (George Blanda kick)
( 3-34) OAK Clarence Davis 13 yard rush (kick failed)
( 3-41) OAK Morris Bradshaw 48 yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick)
(10-41) NO Joel Parker 32 yard pass from Archie Manning (Rich Szaro kick)
(10-48) OAK Warren Bankston 8 yard pass from David Humm (George Blanda kick)
NO OAK
First Downs: 10 34
Rushes-yards: 30-95 53-260
Yards/rush: 3.2 4.9
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 6-16-74-3 20-27-270-1
Sacked-yards: 4-29 1-7
Net pass yards: 45 263
Net yards/pass: 2.2 9.4
Total net yards: 140 523
Total plays: 50 (60% run) 81 (65% run)
Yards/play: 2.8 6.5
Fumbles-lost: 4-2 5-3
Turnovers: 5 4
Penalties-yards: 2-10 4-38
Attendance: 51,267
Passing:
NO: Archie Manning, 6 of 15 for 74 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Larry Cipa, 0 of 1 for 0 yards OAK: Ken Stabler, 16 of 23 for 232 yards and 2 TDs (1 int); David Humm, 4 of 4 for 38 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
NO: Mike Strachan, 12 for 40 yards; Rod McNeill, 7 for 27 yards; Alvin Maxson, 5 for 7 yards; Andrew Jones, 3 for -2 yards; Archie Manning, 2 for 20 yards; Larry Cipa, 1 for 3 yards OAK: Marv Hubbard, 11 for 46 yards and 1 TD; Clarence Davis, 10 for 78 yards and 2 TDs; Pete Banaszak, 10 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Mark van Eeghen, 8 for 20 yards; Harold Hart, 5 for 34 yards; Jess Phillips, 4 for 22 yards; David Humm, 2 for 8 yards; Louis Carter, 2 for -1 yards; Cliff Branch, 1 for 15 yards
Receiving:
NO: Mike Strachan, 3 for 17 yards; Joel Parker, 2 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Rod McNeill, 1 for 9 yards OAK: Fred Biletnikoff, 6 for 86 yards; Cliff Branch, 4 for 47 yards; Morris Bradshaw, 2 for 84 yards and 2 TDs; Warren Bankston, 2 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Jess Phillips, 2 for -7 yards; Marv Hubbard, 1 for 16 yards; Mike Siani, 1 for 13 yards; Clarence Davis, 1 for 6 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 4 yards
Kick returns:
NO: Gil Chapman, 3 for 44 yards; Mo Spencer, 3 for 37 yards; Mike Strachan, 1 for 25 yards; Steve Rogers, 1 for 10 yards OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 18 yards; Harold Hart, 1 for 16 yards; Clarence Davis, 1 for 6 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: Neal Colzie, 5 for 43 yards
Interceptions:
NO: Chuck Crist, 1 for 7 yards OAK: George Atkinson, 1 for 26 yards; Skip Thomas, 1 for 11 yards; Willie Brown, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NO: Tom Blanchard, 5 for 210 yards OAK: Ray Guy, 1 for 46 yards
Field Goals:
NO: Rich Szaro, 1/1
NO: Archie Manning, 6 of 15 for 74 yards and 1 TD (3 int); Larry Cipa, 0 of 1 for 0 yards OAK: Ken Stabler, 16 of 23 for 232 yards and 2 TDs (1 int); David Humm, 4 of 4 for 38 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
NO: Mike Strachan, 12 for 40 yards; Rod McNeill, 7 for 27 yards; Alvin Maxson, 5 for 7 yards; Andrew Jones, 3 for -2 yards; Archie Manning, 2 for 20 yards; Larry Cipa, 1 for 3 yards OAK: Marv Hubbard, 11 for 46 yards and 1 TD; Clarence Davis, 10 for 78 yards and 2 TDs; Pete Banaszak, 10 for 38 yards and 1 TD; Mark van Eeghen, 8 for 20 yards; Harold Hart, 5 for 34 yards; Jess Phillips, 4 for 22 yards; David Humm, 2 for 8 yards; Louis Carter, 2 for -1 yards; Cliff Branch, 1 for 15 yards
Receiving:
NO: Mike Strachan, 3 for 17 yards; Joel Parker, 2 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Rod McNeill, 1 for 9 yards OAK: Fred Biletnikoff, 6 for 86 yards; Cliff Branch, 4 for 47 yards; Morris Bradshaw, 2 for 84 yards and 2 TDs; Warren Bankston, 2 for 21 yards and 1 TD; Jess Phillips, 2 for -7 yards; Marv Hubbard, 1 for 16 yards; Mike Siani, 1 for 13 yards; Clarence Davis, 1 for 6 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 4 yards
Kick returns:
NO: Gil Chapman, 3 for 44 yards; Mo Spencer, 3 for 37 yards; Mike Strachan, 1 for 25 yards; Steve Rogers, 1 for 10 yards OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 18 yards; Harold Hart, 1 for 16 yards; Clarence Davis, 1 for 6 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: Neal Colzie, 5 for 43 yards
Interceptions:
NO: Chuck Crist, 1 for 7 yards OAK: George Atkinson, 1 for 26 yards; Skip Thomas, 1 for 11 yards; Willie Brown, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NO: Tom Blanchard, 5 for 210 yards OAK: Ray Guy, 1 for 46 yards
Field Goals:
NO: Rich Szaro, 1/1
Jim Bakken kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to produce the Cardinals' victory which kept the Big Red in a first-place tie with the Redskins in the NFC East. St. Louis controlled the ball for the final 7:48 of the game, marching from their own 17 to the Philadelphia 13 before Bakken's kick, which lifted him into fourth place on the NFL career scoring list with 1,132 points. In the season opener, Bakken kicked a 23-yard field goal as time ran out to defeat Atlanta. St. Louis had trailed 23-7 with 5:30 left in the third period.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 160.7 (6) | 183.0 (8) | 343.7 (6) | 20 |
| DEFENSE | 140.9 (14) | 167.4 (16) | 308.3 (15) | 17 | |
 | OFFENSE | 121.4 (20) | 183.7 (7) | 305.1 (13) | 17 |
| DEFENSE | 152.3 (18) | 184.6 (22) | 336.9 (19) | 15 |
Line: Cardinals by 6½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals (6-2-0) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
| Philadelphia Eagles (1-7-0) | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
( 0- 7) PHI Charle Young 13 yard pass from Roman Gabriel (Horst Muhlmann kick)
( 0-10) PHI Horst Muhlmann 37 yard field goal
( 7-10) STL Jim Otis 3 yard pass from Jim Hart (Jim Bakken kick)
( 7-17) PHI Po James 47 yard pass from Roman Gabriel (Horst Muhlmann kick)
( 7-20) PHI Horst Muhlmann 27 yard field goal
( 7-23) PHI Horst Muhlmann 25 yard field goal
(14-23) STL Terry Metcalf 1 yard rush (Jim Bakken kick)
(21-23) STL Jim Hart 5 yard rush (Jim Bakken kick)
(24-23) STL Jim Bakken 30 yard field goal
STL PHI
First Downs: 23 17
Rushes-yards: 34-153 34-87
Yards/rush: 4.5 2.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 19-30-208-1 22-30-239-1
Sacked-yards: 0-0 0-0
Net pass yards: 208 239
Net yards/pass: 6.9 8.0
Total net yards: 361 326
Total plays: 64 (53% run) 64 (53% run)
Yards/play: 5.6 5.1
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 2-1
Turnovers: 2 2
Penalties-yards: 6-50 3-25
Attendance: 60,277
Passing:
STL: Jim Hart, 19 of 30 for 208 yards and 1 TD (1 int) PHI: Roman Gabriel, 22 of 30 for 239 yards and 2 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
STL: Jim Otis, 17 for 53 yards; Terry Metcalf, 12 for 66 yards and 1 TD; Steve Jones, 3 for 23 yards; Jim Hart, 2 for 11 yards and 1 TD PHI: Art Malone, 14 for 46 yards; Po James, 10 for 21 yards; Tom Sullivan, 9 for 19 yards; Roman Gabriel, 1 for 1 yard
Receiving:
STL: Mel Gray, 5 for 60 yards; Steve Jones, 4 for 61 yards; Earl Thomas, 3 for 39 yards; Terry Metcalf, 3 for 23 yards; J.V. Cain, 2 for 16 yards; Ike Harris, 1 for 6 yards; Jim Otis, 1 for 3 yards and 1 TD PHI: Charlie Smith, 7 for 102 yards; Charle Young, 5 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Art Malone, 4 for 21 yards; Harold Carmichael, 3 for 21 yards; Po James, 2 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Tom Sullivan, 1 for -3 yards
Kick returns:
STL: Terry Metcalf, 2 for 47 yards; Gary Hammond, 2 for 38 yards; Greg Hartle, 1 for 20 yards; Ken Reaves, 1 for 9 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 3 for 94 yards; Tom Sullivan, 1 for 19 yards
Punt returns:
STL: Terry Metcalf, 2 for 17 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 2 for 39 yards
Interceptions:
STL: Roger Wehrli, 1 for 0 yards PHI: Bill Bradley, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
STL: Jeff West, 4 for 137 yards PHI: Spike Jones, 3 for 131 yards
Field Goals:
STL: Jim Bakken, 1/1 PHI: Horst Muhlmann, 3/3
STL: Jim Hart, 19 of 30 for 208 yards and 1 TD (1 int) PHI: Roman Gabriel, 22 of 30 for 239 yards and 2 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
STL: Jim Otis, 17 for 53 yards; Terry Metcalf, 12 for 66 yards and 1 TD; Steve Jones, 3 for 23 yards; Jim Hart, 2 for 11 yards and 1 TD PHI: Art Malone, 14 for 46 yards; Po James, 10 for 21 yards; Tom Sullivan, 9 for 19 yards; Roman Gabriel, 1 for 1 yard
Receiving:
STL: Mel Gray, 5 for 60 yards; Steve Jones, 4 for 61 yards; Earl Thomas, 3 for 39 yards; Terry Metcalf, 3 for 23 yards; J.V. Cain, 2 for 16 yards; Ike Harris, 1 for 6 yards; Jim Otis, 1 for 3 yards and 1 TD PHI: Charlie Smith, 7 for 102 yards; Charle Young, 5 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Art Malone, 4 for 21 yards; Harold Carmichael, 3 for 21 yards; Po James, 2 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Tom Sullivan, 1 for -3 yards
Kick returns:
STL: Terry Metcalf, 2 for 47 yards; Gary Hammond, 2 for 38 yards; Greg Hartle, 1 for 20 yards; Ken Reaves, 1 for 9 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 3 for 94 yards; Tom Sullivan, 1 for 19 yards
Punt returns:
STL: Terry Metcalf, 2 for 17 yards PHI: Larry Marshall, 2 for 39 yards
Interceptions:
STL: Roger Wehrli, 1 for 0 yards PHI: Bill Bradley, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
STL: Jeff West, 4 for 137 yards PHI: Spike Jones, 3 for 131 yards
Field Goals:
STL: Jim Bakken, 1/1 PHI: Horst Muhlmann, 3/3
Terry Bradshaw's 21-yard touchdown pass to John Stallworth with only 38 seconds to play enabled the Steelers to remain tied with the Bengals for the AFC Central lead, each with 7-1 records. The Oilers had been involved in a three-way tie going into this game. Houston tied the score at 17-17 with 2:18 to go on Fred Willis' one-yard plunge after a pass interference call against the Steelers' Mel Blount. Bradshaw hit on 17 of 28 for 219 yards and three TDs and Franco Harris gained 61 yards to become the third leading rusher in Steelers' history with 3,329 yards for his career. Lynn Swann's TD catch was his sixth of the year, tops in the AFC.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 150.4 (11) | 130.9 (20) | 281.3 (17) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 111.3 (3) | 164.0 (14) | 275.3 (13) | 22 | |
 | OFFENSE | 177.4 (4) | 198.0 (4) | 375.4 (2) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 138.9 (13) | 125.1 (3) | 264.0 (6) | 17 |
Line: Steelers by 8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Oilers (6-2-0) | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers (7-1-0) | 10 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
( 0- 3) PIT Roy Gerela 22 yard field goal
( 0-10) PIT Lynn Swann 8 yard pass from Terry Bradshaw (Roy Gerela kick)
( 7-10) HOU Ronnie Coleman 3 yard rush (Skip Butler kick)
( 7-17) PIT Larry Brown 6 yard pass from Terry Bradshaw (Roy Gerela kick)
(10-17) HOU Skip Butler 48 yard field goal
(17-17) HOU Fred Willis 1 yard rush (Skip Butler kick)
(17-24) PIT John Stallworth 21 yard pass from Terry Bradshaw (Roy Gerela kick)
HOU PIT
First Downs: 18 22
Rushes-yards: 29-82 40-183
Yards/rush: 2.8 4.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 16-35-231-2 17-28-219-1
Sacked-yards: 4-25 5-50
Net pass yards: 206 169
Net yards/pass: 5.3 5.1
Total net yards: 288 352
Total plays: 68 (42% run) 73 (54% run)
Yards/play: 4.2 4.8
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 4-1
Turnovers: 3 2
Penalties-yards: 4-20 3-38
Attendance: 49,460
Passing:
HOU: Dan Pastorini, 15 of 33 for 203 yards (2 int); Ronnie Coleman, 0 of 1 for 0 yards; Lynn Dickey, 1 of 1 for 28 yards PIT: Terry Bradshaw, 17 of 28 for 219 yards and 3 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
HOU: Ronnie Coleman, 14 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Fred Willis, 7 for 16 yards and 1 TD; Robert Holmes, 3 for 8 yards; Don Hardeman, 2 for 6 yards; Lynn Dickey, 1 for 3 yards; Willie Rodgers, 1 for 2 yards; Dan Pastorini, 1 for 1 yard PIT: Franco Harris, 19 for 68 yards; Rocky Bleier, 13 for 52 yards; Terry Bradshaw, 3 for 16 yards; Frenchy Fuqua, 3 for 12 yards; Frank Lewis, 1 for 24 yards; Lynn Swann, 1 for 11 yards
Receiving:
HOU: Ken Burrough, 6 for 99 yards; Billy Johnson, 3 for 55 yards; Fred Willis, 3 for 5 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 18 yards; John Sawyer, 1 for 51 yards; Don Hardeman, 1 for 3 yards PIT: Larry Brown, 7 for 93 yards and 1 TD; Lynn Swann, 4 for 60 yards and 1 TD; Rocky Bleier, 2 for 13 yards; Franco Harris, 2 for 11 yards; Frenchy Fuqua, 1 for 21 yards; John Stallworth, 1 for 21 yards and 1 TD
Kick returns:
HOU: Billy Johnson, 4 for 99 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 1 for 27 yards PIT: Mel Blount, 2 for 35 yards; Dave Brown, 1 for 22 yards; Mike Collier, 1 for 14 yards
Punt returns:
HOU: Billy Johnson, 1 for 14 yards PIT: Glen Edwards, 4 for 49 yards; Lynn Swann, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
HOU: Bob Atkins, 1 for 1 yard PIT: Jack Ham, 1 for 2 yards; Mel Blount, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
HOU: Dan Pastorini, 6 for 278 yards PIT: Bobby Walden, 6 for 256 yards
Field Goals:
HOU: Skip Butler, 1/2 PIT: Roy Gerela, 1/2
HOU: Dan Pastorini, 15 of 33 for 203 yards (2 int); Ronnie Coleman, 0 of 1 for 0 yards; Lynn Dickey, 1 of 1 for 28 yards PIT: Terry Bradshaw, 17 of 28 for 219 yards and 3 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
HOU: Ronnie Coleman, 14 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Fred Willis, 7 for 16 yards and 1 TD; Robert Holmes, 3 for 8 yards; Don Hardeman, 2 for 6 yards; Lynn Dickey, 1 for 3 yards; Willie Rodgers, 1 for 2 yards; Dan Pastorini, 1 for 1 yard PIT: Franco Harris, 19 for 68 yards; Rocky Bleier, 13 for 52 yards; Terry Bradshaw, 3 for 16 yards; Frenchy Fuqua, 3 for 12 yards; Frank Lewis, 1 for 24 yards; Lynn Swann, 1 for 11 yards
Receiving:
HOU: Ken Burrough, 6 for 99 yards; Billy Johnson, 3 for 55 yards; Fred Willis, 3 for 5 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 2 for 18 yards; John Sawyer, 1 for 51 yards; Don Hardeman, 1 for 3 yards PIT: Larry Brown, 7 for 93 yards and 1 TD; Lynn Swann, 4 for 60 yards and 1 TD; Rocky Bleier, 2 for 13 yards; Franco Harris, 2 for 11 yards; Frenchy Fuqua, 1 for 21 yards; John Stallworth, 1 for 21 yards and 1 TD
Kick returns:
HOU: Billy Johnson, 4 for 99 yards; Ronnie Coleman, 1 for 27 yards PIT: Mel Blount, 2 for 35 yards; Dave Brown, 1 for 22 yards; Mike Collier, 1 for 14 yards
Punt returns:
HOU: Billy Johnson, 1 for 14 yards PIT: Glen Edwards, 4 for 49 yards; Lynn Swann, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
HOU: Bob Atkins, 1 for 1 yard PIT: Jack Ham, 1 for 2 yards; Mel Blount, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
HOU: Dan Pastorini, 6 for 278 yards PIT: Bobby Walden, 6 for 256 yards
Field Goals:
HOU: Skip Butler, 1/2 PIT: Roy Gerela, 1/2
Rookie Steve Grogan filled in for the injured Jim Plunkett for the second straight week, although Plunkett was available, and riddled the Chargers' defense by completing 17 of 28 for 245 yards and one touchdown. Each team had four field goals, tying an NFL record equaled by many clubs. John Smith made good on all four attempts for the Patriots and Ray Wersching made four of five for the Chargers, losing another from 51 yards when his team was penalized for motion. Pat Curran caught eight passes and Gary Garrison seven as the Chargers' Dan Fouts hit with 25 of 42 for 329 yards.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 150.7 (10) | 120.4 (24) | 271.1 (19) | 21 |
| DEFENSE | 133.7 (11) | 137.4 (8) | 271.1 (9) | 16 | |
 | OFFENSE | 124.0 (19) | 81.3 (26) | 205.3 (26) | 14 |
| DEFENSE | 193.0 (26) | 177.0 (20) | 370.0 (25) | 11 |
Line: Patriots by 3½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots (3-5-0) | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 33 |
| San Diego Chargers (0-8-0) | 3 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 19 |
( 0- 3) SD Ray Wersching 41 yard field goal
( 3- 3) NE John Smith 38 yard field goal
(10- 3) NE Bob Howard 44 yard interception return (John Smith kick)
(10- 6) SD Ray Wersching 30 yard field goal
(13- 6) NE John Smith 19 yard field goal
(20- 6) NE Sam Cunningham 4 yard rush (John Smith kick)
(23- 6) NE John Smith 35 yard field goal
(23- 9) SD Ray Wersching 25 yard field goal
(30- 9) NE Randy Vataha 13 yard pass from Steve Grogan (John Smith kick)
(30-16) SD Gary Garrison 8 yard pass from Dan Fouts (Ray Wersching kick)
(33-16) NE John Smith 46 yard field goal
(33-19) SD Ray Wersching 37 yard field goal
NE SD
First Downs: 24 18
Rushes-yards: 39-120 23-79
Yards/rush: 3.1 3.4
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 17-28-245-1 25-42-329-2
Sacked-yards: 2-21 7-50
Net pass yards: 224 279
Net yards/pass: 7.5 5.7
Total net yards: 344 358
Total plays: 69 (56% run) 72 (31% run)
Yards/play: 5.0 5.0
Fumbles-lost: 5-2 3-0
Turnovers: 3 2
Penalties-yards: 9-76 14-120
Attendance: 24,161
Passing:
NE: Steve Grogan, 17 of 28 for 245 yards and 1 TD (1 int) SD: Dan Fouts, 25 of 42 for 329 yards and 1 TD (2 int)
Rushing:
NE: Sam Cunningham, 21 for 90 yards and 1 TD; Andy Johnson, 8 for 14 yards; Mack Herron, 5 for 11 yards; Steve Grogan, 4 for 1 yard; Darryl Stingley, 1 for 4 yards SD: Rickey Young, 15 for 44 yards; Dan Fouts, 3 for 23 yards; Bo Matthews, 3 for 14 yards; Sam Scarber, 1 for 1 yard; Gary Garrison, 1 for -3 yards
Receiving:
NE: Randy Vataha, 5 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Sam Cunningham, 4 for 30 yards; Russ Francis, 3 for 81 yards; Darryl Stingley, 2 for 50 yards; Andy Johnson, 2 for 20 yards; Mack Herron, 1 for 8 yards SD: Pat Curran, 8 for 90 yards; Gary Garrison, 7 for 108 yards and 1 TD; Rickey Young, 5 for 18 yards; Joe Sweet, 2 for 71 yards; Sam Scarber, 2 for 16 yards; Dwight McDonald, 1 for 26 yards
Kick returns:
NE: Mack Herron, 2 for 75 yards; Allen Carter, 1 for 30 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 4 for 91 yards; Charlie Smith, 3 for 95 yards
Punt returns:
NE: Mack Herron, 1 for 0 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 2 for 10 yards
Interceptions:
NE: Bob Howard, 1 for 44 yards and 1 TD; Ron Bolton, 1 for 15 yards SD: Sam Williams, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NE: Mike Patrick, 2 for 79 yards SD: Dennis Partee, 3 for 101 yards
Field Goals:
NE: John Smith, 4/4 SD: Ray Wersching, 4/5
NE: Steve Grogan, 17 of 28 for 245 yards and 1 TD (1 int) SD: Dan Fouts, 25 of 42 for 329 yards and 1 TD (2 int)
Rushing:
NE: Sam Cunningham, 21 for 90 yards and 1 TD; Andy Johnson, 8 for 14 yards; Mack Herron, 5 for 11 yards; Steve Grogan, 4 for 1 yard; Darryl Stingley, 1 for 4 yards SD: Rickey Young, 15 for 44 yards; Dan Fouts, 3 for 23 yards; Bo Matthews, 3 for 14 yards; Sam Scarber, 1 for 1 yard; Gary Garrison, 1 for -3 yards
Receiving:
NE: Randy Vataha, 5 for 56 yards and 1 TD; Sam Cunningham, 4 for 30 yards; Russ Francis, 3 for 81 yards; Darryl Stingley, 2 for 50 yards; Andy Johnson, 2 for 20 yards; Mack Herron, 1 for 8 yards SD: Pat Curran, 8 for 90 yards; Gary Garrison, 7 for 108 yards and 1 TD; Rickey Young, 5 for 18 yards; Joe Sweet, 2 for 71 yards; Sam Scarber, 2 for 16 yards; Dwight McDonald, 1 for 26 yards
Kick returns:
NE: Mack Herron, 2 for 75 yards; Allen Carter, 1 for 30 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 4 for 91 yards; Charlie Smith, 3 for 95 yards
Punt returns:
NE: Mack Herron, 1 for 0 yards SD: Mike Fuller, 2 for 10 yards
Interceptions:
NE: Bob Howard, 1 for 44 yards and 1 TD; Ron Bolton, 1 for 15 yards SD: Sam Williams, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NE: Mike Patrick, 2 for 79 yards SD: Dennis Partee, 3 for 101 yards
Field Goals:
NE: John Smith, 4/4 SD: Ray Wersching, 4/5