All NFL game summaries for 10/22/1978:
Glen Doughty caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Bill Troup to lift Baltimore past Denver. Trailing 3-0 in second quarter, the Colts took the lead when Denver linebacker Tom Jackson deflected Troup's pass into the arms of Doughty. Denver had a chance to pull the game out but Jim Turner's 27-yard field goal attempt with eight seconds left in the game was blocked by Colt defensive tackle Mike Barnes.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 146.6 (14) | 123.6 (22) | 270.1 (22) | 19 |
| DEFENSE | 129.1 (11) | 163.9 (19) | 293.0 (13) | 20 | |
 | OFFENSE | 123.9 (20) | 149.3 (16) | 273.1 (21) | 25 |
| DEFENSE | 214.1 (28) | 186.9 (25) | 401.0 (28) | 15 |
Line: Broncos by 6½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos (5-3-0) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Baltimore Colts (3-5-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
( 3- 0) DEN Jim Turner 33 yard field goal
( 3- 7) BAL Glenn Doughty 19 yard pass from Bill Troup (Toni Linhart kick)
( 6- 7) DEN Jim Turner 26 yard field goal
DEN BAL
First Downs: 17 11
Rushes-yards: 38-151 30-106
Yards/rush: 4.0 3.5
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 20-33-202-0 13-21-152-1
Sacked-yards: 2-12 2-21
Net pass yards: 190 131
Net yards/pass: 5.4 5.7
Total net yards: 341 237
Total plays: 73 (52% run) 53 (56% run)
Yards/play: 4.7 4.5
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 0-0
Turnovers: 1 1
Penalties-yards: 12-105 6-44
Attendance: 54,057
Passing:
DEN: Craig Morton, 20 of 33 for 202 yards BAL: Bill Troup, 13 of 20 for 152 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Mike Kirkland, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
DEN: Jon Keyworth, 10 for 42 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 9 for 29 yards; Otis Armstrong, 7 for 18 yards; Dave Preston, 5 for 27 yards; Larry Canada, 3 for 14 yards; Rob Lytle, 3 for 10 yards; Rick Upchurch, 1 for 11 yards BAL: Roosevelt Leaks, 13 for 57 yards; Joe Washington, 9 for 31 yards; Ron Lee, 3 for 11 yards; Don McCauley, 2 for 6 yards; Bill Troup, 2 for 2 yards; Mike Kirkland, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
DEN: Riley Odoms, 4 for 46 yards; Jack Dolbin, 3 for 28 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 3 for 20 yards; Dave Preston, 3 for 16 yards; Haven Moses, 2 for 54 yards; Jon Keyworth, 2 for 18 yards; Rick Upchurch, 1 for 16 yards; Otis Armstrong, 1 for 3 yards; Rob Lytle, 1 for 1 yard BAL: Glenn Doughty, 5 for 49 yards and 1 TD; Roger Carr, 2 for 48 yards; Joe Washington, 2 for 23 yards; Don McCauley, 2 for 13 yards; Ron Lee, 1 for 12 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
DEN: Lonnie Perrin, 1 for 15 yards; Dave Preston, 1 for 13 yards BAL: Marshall Johnson, 2 for 36 yards; Joe Washington, 1 for 19 yards
Punt returns:
DEN: Rick Upchurch, 8 for 87 yards BAL: Marshall Johnson, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
DEN: Godwin Turk, 1 for 14 yards
Punting:
DEN: Bucky Dilts, 7 for 247 yards BAL: David Lee, 9 for 355 yards
Field Goals:
DEN: Jim Turner, 2/4
DEN: Craig Morton, 20 of 33 for 202 yards BAL: Bill Troup, 13 of 20 for 152 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Mike Kirkland, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
DEN: Jon Keyworth, 10 for 42 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 9 for 29 yards; Otis Armstrong, 7 for 18 yards; Dave Preston, 5 for 27 yards; Larry Canada, 3 for 14 yards; Rob Lytle, 3 for 10 yards; Rick Upchurch, 1 for 11 yards BAL: Roosevelt Leaks, 13 for 57 yards; Joe Washington, 9 for 31 yards; Ron Lee, 3 for 11 yards; Don McCauley, 2 for 6 yards; Bill Troup, 2 for 2 yards; Mike Kirkland, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
DEN: Riley Odoms, 4 for 46 yards; Jack Dolbin, 3 for 28 yards; Lonnie Perrin, 3 for 20 yards; Dave Preston, 3 for 16 yards; Haven Moses, 2 for 54 yards; Jon Keyworth, 2 for 18 yards; Rick Upchurch, 1 for 16 yards; Otis Armstrong, 1 for 3 yards; Rob Lytle, 1 for 1 yard BAL: Glenn Doughty, 5 for 49 yards and 1 TD; Roger Carr, 2 for 48 yards; Joe Washington, 2 for 23 yards; Don McCauley, 2 for 13 yards; Ron Lee, 1 for 12 yards; Roosevelt Leaks, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
DEN: Lonnie Perrin, 1 for 15 yards; Dave Preston, 1 for 13 yards BAL: Marshall Johnson, 2 for 36 yards; Joe Washington, 1 for 19 yards
Punt returns:
DEN: Rick Upchurch, 8 for 87 yards BAL: Marshall Johnson, 1 for 0 yards
Interceptions:
DEN: Godwin Turk, 1 for 14 yards
Punting:
DEN: Bucky Dilts, 7 for 247 yards BAL: David Lee, 9 for 355 yards
Field Goals:
DEN: Jim Turner, 2/4
Buffalo notched its third win and first shutout of the season by beating Cincinnati. Tom Dempsey's 20-yard field goal early in the second quarter gave the Bills a 3-0 lead. The Bills' final two points came in the fourth quarter when Dennis Law was tackled in his own end zone on a punt return. Curtis Brown became the first Bills' running back of the season to rush for 100 yards in one game, carrying the ball 18 times for 100 yards. The victory gave Buffalo three straight home wins, while the Bengals suffered their ninth straight loss over two seasons, a club record.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 97.7 (28) | 158.3 (12) | 256.0 (24) | 23 |
| DEFENSE | 164.9 (24) | 157.4 (17) | 322.3 (23) | 16 | |
 | OFFENSE | 123.0 (22) | 165.3 (11) | 288.3 (19) | 12 |
| DEFENSE | 196.1 (27) | 124.3 (3) | 320.4 (20) | 10 |
Line: Bills by 3½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals (0-8-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buffalo Bills (3-5-0) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
( 0- 3) BUF Tom Dempsey 20 yard field goal
( 0- 5) BUF Safety, Dennis Law tackled in end zone by Lou Piccone
CIN BUF
First Downs: 16 12
Rushes-yards: 33-141 37-170
Yards/rush: 4.3 4.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 13-27-119-3 12-21-76-0
Sacked-yards: 2-16 3-20
Net pass yards: 103 56
Net yards/pass: 3.6 2.3
Total net yards: 244 226
Total plays: 62 (53% run) 61 (60% run)
Yards/play: 3.9 3.7
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 1-0
Turnovers: 5 0
Penalties-yards: 7-61 10-91
Attendance: 47,754
Passing:
CIN: John Reaves, 13 of 23 for 119 yards (2 int); Ken Anderson, 0 of 4 for 0 yards (1 int) BUF: Joe Ferguson, 12 of 21 for 76 yards
Rushing:
CIN: Boobie Clark, 12 for 44 yards; Archie Griffin, 7 for 31 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 7 for 7 yards; Tony Davis, 3 for 19 yards; Pete Johnson, 2 for 19 yards; Ken Anderson, 1 for 16 yards; John Reaves, 1 for 5 yards BUF: Curtis Brown, 18 for 100 yards; Terry Miller, 12 for 46 yards; Joe Ferguson, 5 for 14 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 10 yards
Receiving:
CIN: Isaac Curtis, 4 for 31 yards; Pat McInally, 3 for 20 yards; Billy Brooks, 2 for 33 yards; Archie Griffin, 2 for 19 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 1 for 12 yards; Rick Walker, 1 for 4 yards BUF: Reuben Gant, 3 for 26 yards; Bob Chandler, 2 for 22 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 12 yards; Curtis Brown, 2 for 9 yards; Terry Miller, 2 for 2 yards; Frank Lewis, 1 for 5 yards
Kick returns:
CIN: Ray Griffin, 2 for 34 yards BUF: Curtis Brown, 1 for 23 yards; Roland Hooks, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
CIN: Dennis Law, 5 for 17 yards BUF: Lou Piccone, 3 for 11 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
BUF: Mario Clark, 2 for 29 yards; Shane Nelson, 1 for 40 yards
Punting:
CIN: Pat McInally, 6 for 276 yards BUF: Rusty Jackson, 10 for 447 yards
Field Goals:
BUF: Tom Dempsey, 1/2
CIN: John Reaves, 13 of 23 for 119 yards (2 int); Ken Anderson, 0 of 4 for 0 yards (1 int) BUF: Joe Ferguson, 12 of 21 for 76 yards
Rushing:
CIN: Boobie Clark, 12 for 44 yards; Archie Griffin, 7 for 31 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 7 for 7 yards; Tony Davis, 3 for 19 yards; Pete Johnson, 2 for 19 yards; Ken Anderson, 1 for 16 yards; John Reaves, 1 for 5 yards BUF: Curtis Brown, 18 for 100 yards; Terry Miller, 12 for 46 yards; Joe Ferguson, 5 for 14 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 10 yards
Receiving:
CIN: Isaac Curtis, 4 for 31 yards; Pat McInally, 3 for 20 yards; Billy Brooks, 2 for 33 yards; Archie Griffin, 2 for 19 yards; Lenvil Elliott, 1 for 12 yards; Rick Walker, 1 for 4 yards BUF: Reuben Gant, 3 for 26 yards; Bob Chandler, 2 for 22 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 12 yards; Curtis Brown, 2 for 9 yards; Terry Miller, 2 for 2 yards; Frank Lewis, 1 for 5 yards
Kick returns:
CIN: Ray Griffin, 2 for 34 yards BUF: Curtis Brown, 1 for 23 yards; Roland Hooks, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
CIN: Dennis Law, 5 for 17 yards BUF: Lou Piccone, 3 for 11 yards; Roland Hooks, 2 for 11 yards
Interceptions:
BUF: Mario Clark, 2 for 29 yards; Shane Nelson, 1 for 40 yards
Punting:
CIN: Pat McInally, 6 for 276 yards BUF: Rusty Jackson, 10 for 447 yards
Field Goals:
BUF: Tom Dempsey, 1/2
Roger Staubach hit Drew Pearson with an 11-yard touchdown pass and Robert Newhouse scored on a one-yard run to give Dallas a victory over Philadelphia. Both Cowboy touchdowns came in the second quarter, while the lone Philadelphia score came on a 34-yard pass from Ron Jaworski to Keith Krepfle in the third quarter. The victory moved Dallas into a first place tie with Washington in the NFC East and extended its winning streak over the Eagles to eight.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 173.9 (4) | 133.0 (20) | 306.9 (10) | 18 |
| DEFENSE | 117.0 (7) | 152.7 (14) | 269.7 (5) | 22 | |
 | OFFENSE | 168.0 (5) | 228.6 (1) | 396.6 (1) | 20 |
| DEFENSE | 111.0 (4) | 162.7 (18) | 273.7 (7) | 15 |
Line: Cowboys by 8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles (4-4-0) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Dallas Cowboys (6-2-0) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
( 0- 7) DAL Robert Newhouse 1 yard rush (Rafael Septien kick)
( 0-14) DAL Drew Pearson 11 yard pass from Roger Staubach (Rafael Septien kick)
( 7-14) PHI Keith Krepfle 34 yard pass from Ron Jaworski (Nick Mike-Mayer kick)
PHI DAL
First Downs: 15 15
Rushes-yards: 31-117 34-191
Yards/rush: 3.8 5.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 14-27-179-0 10-22-108-0
Sacked-yards: 5-34 4-21
Net pass yards: 145 87
Net yards/pass: 4.5 3.3
Total net yards: 262 278
Total plays: 63 (49% run) 60 (56% run)
Yards/play: 4.2 4.6
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 0-0
Turnovers: 1 0
Penalties-yards: 7-53 8-59
Attendance: 60,525
Passing:
PHI: Ron Jaworski, 14 of 27 for 179 yards and 1 TD DAL: Roger Staubach, 10 of 22 for 108 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
PHI: Wilbert Montgomery, 18 for 57 yards; Mike Hogan, 6 for 33 yards; Cleveland Franklin, 6 for 23 yards; John Sciarra, 1 for 4 yards DAL: Robert Newhouse, 12 for 67 yards and 1 TD; Preston Pearson, 10 for 61 yards; Tony Dorsett, 7 for 24 yards; Roger Staubach, 3 for 21 yards; Billy Joe DuPree, 1 for 15 yards; Tony Hill, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
PHI: Keith Krepfle, 4 for 100 yards and 1 TD; Harold Carmichael, 3 for 45 yards; Wilbert Montgomery, 3 for 8 yards; Cleveland Franklin, 2 for 10 yards; Ken Payne, 1 for 13 yards; James Betterson, 1 for 3 yards DAL: Drew Pearson, 3 for 49 yards and 1 TD; Robert Newhouse, 3 for 32 yards; Preston Pearson, 3 for 24 yards; Tony Dorsett, 1 for 3 yards
Kick returns:
PHI: James Betterson, 1 for 28 yards; Billy Campfield, 1 for 22 yards; Terry Tautolo, 1 for 12 yards DAL: Larry Brinson, 2 for 59 yards
Punt returns:
PHI: John Sciarra, 3 for 5 yards DAL: Tony Hill, 4 for 24 yards; Butch Johnson, 1 for 16 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
PHI: Mike Michel, 8 for 343 yards DAL: Danny White, 8 for 345 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Rafael Septien, 0/1
PHI: Ron Jaworski, 14 of 27 for 179 yards and 1 TD DAL: Roger Staubach, 10 of 22 for 108 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
PHI: Wilbert Montgomery, 18 for 57 yards; Mike Hogan, 6 for 33 yards; Cleveland Franklin, 6 for 23 yards; John Sciarra, 1 for 4 yards DAL: Robert Newhouse, 12 for 67 yards and 1 TD; Preston Pearson, 10 for 61 yards; Tony Dorsett, 7 for 24 yards; Roger Staubach, 3 for 21 yards; Billy Joe DuPree, 1 for 15 yards; Tony Hill, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
PHI: Keith Krepfle, 4 for 100 yards and 1 TD; Harold Carmichael, 3 for 45 yards; Wilbert Montgomery, 3 for 8 yards; Cleveland Franklin, 2 for 10 yards; Ken Payne, 1 for 13 yards; James Betterson, 1 for 3 yards DAL: Drew Pearson, 3 for 49 yards and 1 TD; Robert Newhouse, 3 for 32 yards; Preston Pearson, 3 for 24 yards; Tony Dorsett, 1 for 3 yards
Kick returns:
PHI: James Betterson, 1 for 28 yards; Billy Campfield, 1 for 22 yards; Terry Tautolo, 1 for 12 yards DAL: Larry Brinson, 2 for 59 yards
Punt returns:
PHI: John Sciarra, 3 for 5 yards DAL: Tony Hill, 4 for 24 yards; Butch Johnson, 1 for 16 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
PHI: Mike Michel, 8 for 343 yards DAL: Danny White, 8 for 345 yards
Field Goals:
DAL: Rafael Septien, 0/1
Detroit scored on five of its first six possessions. Detroit quarterback Gary Danielson led the first half attack, completing 17 of 23 passes, including three for touchdowns, to give the Lions a 31-7 halftime lead. Detroit recorded its best offensive effort since 1971 by gaining 461 yards. The Lions' defense also had a fine day with four interceptions and six sacks, four of those by defensive end Al Baker.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 126.1 (19) | 192.6 (4) | 318.7 (8) | 25 |
| DEFENSE | 113.3 (6) | 167.7 (21) | 281.0 (10) | 15 | |
 | OFFENSE | 126.4 (18) | 100.1 (28) | 226.6 (27) | 10 |
| DEFENSE | 145.1 (15) | 127.1 (4) | 272.3 (6) | 15 |
Line: Chargers by 6½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Chargers (2-6-0) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Detroit Lions (2-6-0) | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
( 0- 7) DET Jesse Thompson 2 yard pass from Gary Danielson (Benny Ricardo kick)
( 7- 7) SD Lydell Mitchell 55 yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick)
( 7-10) DET Benny Ricardo 22 yard field goal
( 7-17) DET Lawrence Gaines 1 yard rush (Benny Ricardo kick)
( 7-24) DET Dexter Bussey 18 yard pass from Gary Danielson (Benny Ricardo kick)
( 7-31) DET Jesse Thompson 6 yard pass from Gary Danielson (Benny Ricardo kick)
(14-31) SD Charlie Joiner 25 yard pass from James Harris (Rolf Benirschke kick)
SD DET
First Downs: 16 29
Rushes-yards: 20-89 39-273
Yards/rush: 4.5 7.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 13-30-250-4 22-32-210-1
Sacked-yards: 6-35 2-22
Net pass yards: 215 188
Net yards/pass: 6.0 5.5
Total net yards: 304 461
Total plays: 56 (35% run) 73 (53% run)
Yards/play: 5.4 6.3
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 3-1
Turnovers: 6 2
Penalties-yards: 9-69 7-59
Attendance: 54,031
Passing:
SD: James Harris, 8 of 16 for 132 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Dan Fouts, 5 of 14 for 118 yards and 1 TD (3 int) DET: Gary Danielson, 22 of 32 for 210 yards and 3 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
SD: Lydell Mitchell, 9 for 53 yards; Hank Bauer, 6 for 15 yards; Clarence Williams, 4 for 15 yards; James Harris, 1 for 6 yards DET: Dexter Bussey, 18 for 91 yards; Lawrence Gaines, 9 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Horace King, 8 for 90 yards; Gary Danielson, 3 for 36 yards; Freddie Scott, 1 for 28 yards
Receiving:
SD: Charlie Joiner, 5 for 110 yards and 1 TD; Bob Klein, 3 for 57 yards; Hank Bauer, 2 for 15 yards; Don Woods, 2 for 13 yards; Lydell Mitchell, 1 for 55 yards and 1 TD DET: Dexter Bussey, 6 for 61 yards and 1 TD; Horace King, 6 for 55 yards; Freddie Scott, 3 for 48 yards; David Hill, 3 for 29 yards; Rick Kane, 2 for 9 yards; Jesse Thompson, 2 for 8 yards and 2 TDs
Kick returns:
SD: Artie Owens, 3 for 127 yards; Rickey Anderson, 1 for 21 yards; Mike Fuller, 1 for 14 yards; Rick Middleton, 1 for 5 yards DET: Jesse Thompson, 1 for 31 yards; Nat Terry, 1 for 26 yards; Luther Blue, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
SD: Artie Owens, 1 for 20 yards DET: Jesse Thompson, 2 for 45 yards
Interceptions:
SD: Linden King, 1 for 3 yards DET: Jimmy Allen, 2 for 19 yards; Bruce Rhodes, 1 for 24 yards; Charlie Weaver, 1 for 10 yards
Punting:
SD: Jeff West, 3 for 114 yards DET: Tom Skladany, 2 for 84 yards
Field Goals:
SD: Rolf Benirschke, 0/1 DET: Benny Ricardo, 1/4
SD: James Harris, 8 of 16 for 132 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Dan Fouts, 5 of 14 for 118 yards and 1 TD (3 int) DET: Gary Danielson, 22 of 32 for 210 yards and 3 TDs (1 int)
Rushing:
SD: Lydell Mitchell, 9 for 53 yards; Hank Bauer, 6 for 15 yards; Clarence Williams, 4 for 15 yards; James Harris, 1 for 6 yards DET: Dexter Bussey, 18 for 91 yards; Lawrence Gaines, 9 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Horace King, 8 for 90 yards; Gary Danielson, 3 for 36 yards; Freddie Scott, 1 for 28 yards
Receiving:
SD: Charlie Joiner, 5 for 110 yards and 1 TD; Bob Klein, 3 for 57 yards; Hank Bauer, 2 for 15 yards; Don Woods, 2 for 13 yards; Lydell Mitchell, 1 for 55 yards and 1 TD DET: Dexter Bussey, 6 for 61 yards and 1 TD; Horace King, 6 for 55 yards; Freddie Scott, 3 for 48 yards; David Hill, 3 for 29 yards; Rick Kane, 2 for 9 yards; Jesse Thompson, 2 for 8 yards and 2 TDs
Kick returns:
SD: Artie Owens, 3 for 127 yards; Rickey Anderson, 1 for 21 yards; Mike Fuller, 1 for 14 yards; Rick Middleton, 1 for 5 yards DET: Jesse Thompson, 1 for 31 yards; Nat Terry, 1 for 26 yards; Luther Blue, 1 for 22 yards
Punt returns:
SD: Artie Owens, 1 for 20 yards DET: Jesse Thompson, 2 for 45 yards
Interceptions:
SD: Linden King, 1 for 3 yards DET: Jimmy Allen, 2 for 19 yards; Bruce Rhodes, 1 for 24 yards; Charlie Weaver, 1 for 10 yards
Punting:
SD: Jeff West, 3 for 114 yards DET: Tom Skladany, 2 for 84 yards
Field Goals:
SD: Rolf Benirschke, 0/1 DET: Benny Ricardo, 1/4
Arnold Morgado ran for two touchdowns to lead Kansas City past Cleveland. The Chiefs broke a second quarter 3-3 tie when Morgado capped an 86-yard drive with an eight-yard touchdown. Late in the fourth quarter Morgado gave the Chiefs an insurance score with a two-yard run. The win snapped a six-game Kansas City losing streak, one short of a club record.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 139.7 (15) | 155.7 (14) | 295.4 (16) | 20 |
| DEFENSE | 124.4 (9) | 181.7 (23) | 306.1 (17) | 20 | |
 | OFFENSE | 192.6 (1) | 109.0 (26) | 301.6 (14) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 147.1 (16) | 155.9 (16) | 303.0 (15) | 9 |
Line: Browns by 5½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns (4-4-0) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Kansas City Chiefs (2-6-0) | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
( 3- 0) CLE Don Cockroft 20 yard field goal
( 3- 3) KC Jan Stenerud 21 yard field goal
( 3-10) KC Arnold Morgado 8 yard rush (Jan Stenerud kick)
( 3-17) KC Arnold Morgado 2 yard rush (Jan Stenerud kick)
CLE KC
First Downs: 11 17
Rushes-yards: 32-111 47-190
Yards/rush: 3.5 4.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 10-18-67-2 8-13-57-0
Sacked-yards: 2-16 1-9
Net pass yards: 51 48
Net yards/pass: 2.5 3.4
Total net yards: 162 238
Total plays: 52 (61% run) 61 (77% run)
Yards/play: 3.1 3.9
Fumbles-lost: 1-1 0-0
Turnovers: 3 0
Penalties-yards: 8-103 9-67
Attendance: 41,157
Passing:
CLE: Brian Sipe, 7 of 11 for 40 yards (1 int); Mark Miller, 3 of 7 for 27 yards (1 int) KC: Mike Livingston, 8 of 13 for 57 yards
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 16 for 46 yards; Mike Pruitt, 10 for 57 yards; Calvin Hill, 2 for 6 yards; Cleo Miller, 2 for 4 yards; Brian Sipe, 1 for 1 yard; Ozzie Newsome, 1 for -3 yards KC: Arnold Morgado, 18 for 74 yards and 2 TDs; Tony Reed, 14 for 97 yards; Mark Bailey, 7 for 14 yards; Ted McKnight, 3 for -3 yards; Mike Livingston, 2 for 6 yards; Horace Belton, 2 for 3 yards; MacArthur Lane, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 6 for 34 yards; Ricky Feacher, 1 for 19 yards; Ozzie Newsome, 1 for 12 yards; Mike Pruitt, 1 for 5 yards; Keith Wright, 1 for -3 yards KC: MacArthur Lane, 3 for 13 yards; Horace Belton, 1 for 22 yards; Henry Marshall, 1 for 12 yards; Walter White, 1 for 5 yards; Mark Bailey, 1 for 3 yards; Tony Reed, 1 for 2 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 2 for 117 yards; Randy Rich, 2 for 43 yards KC: Eddie Payton, 1 for 29 yards; Arnold Morgado, 1 for 23 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 3 for 30 yards KC: Eddie Payton, 4 for 63 yards
Interceptions:
KC: Dave Rozumek, 1 for 2 yards; Tim Gray, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
CLE: Johnny Evans, 7 for 316 yards KC: Zenon Andrusyshyn, 7 for 306 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 1/1 KC: Jan Stenerud, 1/1
CLE: Brian Sipe, 7 of 11 for 40 yards (1 int); Mark Miller, 3 of 7 for 27 yards (1 int) KC: Mike Livingston, 8 of 13 for 57 yards
Rushing:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 16 for 46 yards; Mike Pruitt, 10 for 57 yards; Calvin Hill, 2 for 6 yards; Cleo Miller, 2 for 4 yards; Brian Sipe, 1 for 1 yard; Ozzie Newsome, 1 for -3 yards KC: Arnold Morgado, 18 for 74 yards and 2 TDs; Tony Reed, 14 for 97 yards; Mark Bailey, 7 for 14 yards; Ted McKnight, 3 for -3 yards; Mike Livingston, 2 for 6 yards; Horace Belton, 2 for 3 yards; MacArthur Lane, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
CLE: Greg Pruitt, 6 for 34 yards; Ricky Feacher, 1 for 19 yards; Ozzie Newsome, 1 for 12 yards; Mike Pruitt, 1 for 5 yards; Keith Wright, 1 for -3 yards KC: MacArthur Lane, 3 for 13 yards; Horace Belton, 1 for 22 yards; Henry Marshall, 1 for 12 yards; Walter White, 1 for 5 yards; Mark Bailey, 1 for 3 yards; Tony Reed, 1 for 2 yards
Kick returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 2 for 117 yards; Randy Rich, 2 for 43 yards KC: Eddie Payton, 1 for 29 yards; Arnold Morgado, 1 for 23 yards
Punt returns:
CLE: Keith Wright, 3 for 30 yards KC: Eddie Payton, 4 for 63 yards
Interceptions:
KC: Dave Rozumek, 1 for 2 yards; Tim Gray, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
CLE: Johnny Evans, 7 for 316 yards KC: Zenon Andrusyshyn, 7 for 306 yards
Field Goals:
CLE: Don Cockroft, 1/1 KC: Jan Stenerud, 1/1
Archie Manning hit Tony Galbreath with a 19-yard touchdown pass to give New Orleans a win over previously unbeaten Los Angeles. The Saints' touchdown drive started with less than five minutes left in the game when Eric Felton intercepted a pass by Rams' punter Glen Walker. Manning guided the Saints 69 yards in seven plays, completing four of four passes. The opportunistic Saints' defense intercepted three passes, recovered three fumbles, and stopped the Rams on a fourth-and-one at the New Orleans' 2 yard line.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 112.1 (26) | 187.4 (6) | 299.6 (15) | 11 |
| DEFENSE | 160.7 (22) | 151.1 (13) | 311.9 (19) | 22 | |
 | OFFENSE | 149.9 (12) | 177.9 (10) | 327.7 (6) | 18 |
| DEFENSE | 103.3 (1) | 115.1 (1) | 218.4 (1) | 17 |
Line: Rams by 13½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints (4-4-0) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Rams (7-1-0) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
( 3- 0) NO Steve Mike-Mayer 32 yard field goal
( 3- 3) LA Frank Corral 20 yard field goal
(10- 3) NO Tony Galbreath 19 yard pass from Archie Manning (Steve Mike-Mayer kick)
NO LA
First Downs: 12 20
Rushes-yards: 27-40 40-158
Yards/rush: 1.5 4.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-22-130-0 15-30-194-3
Sacked-yards: 4-52 2-10
Net pass yards: 78 184
Net yards/pass: 3.0 5.8
Total net yards: 118 342
Total plays: 53 (50% run) 72 (55% run)
Yards/play: 2.2 4.8
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 4-3
Turnovers: 1 6
Penalties-yards: 4-36 13-138
Attendance: 47,574
Passing:
NO: Archie Manning, 11 of 22 for 130 yards and 1 TD LA: Pat Haden, 15 of 28 for 194 yards (2 int); Vince Ferragamo, 0 of 1 for 0 yards; Glen Walker, 0 of 1 for 0 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
NO: Tony Galbreath, 13 for 33 yards; Chuck Muncie, 13 for 4 yards; Mike Strachan, 1 for 3 yards LA: Lawrence McCutcheon, 19 for 49 yards; John Cappelletti, 12 for 46 yards; Pat Haden, 7 for 49 yards; Billy Waddy, 1 for 11 yards; Cullen Bryant, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
NO: Henry Childs, 4 for 60 yards; Tinker Owens, 3 for 14 yards; Tony Galbreath, 2 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Ike Harris, 1 for 24 yards; Chuck Muncie, 1 for 0 yards LA: John Cappelletti, 4 for 22 yards; Ron Jessie, 3 for 61 yards; Billy Waddy, 2 for 30 yards; Terry Nelson, 2 for 23 yards; Willie Miller, 2 for 12 yards; Dwight Scales, 1 for 38 yards; Lawrence McCutcheon, 1 for 8 yards
Kick returns:
NO: Rich Mauti, 1 for 17 yards; Clarence Chapman, 1 for 16 yards LA: Jerry Latin, 3 for 68 yards
Punt returns:
NO: Wes Chandler, 2 for 3 yards LA: Jackie Wallace, 5 for 62 yards
Interceptions:
NO: Ray Brown, 2 for 32 yards; Eric Felton, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NO: Tom Blanchard, 9 for 362 yards LA: Glen Walker, 3 for 122 yards
Field Goals:
NO: Steve Mike-Mayer, 1/1 LA: Frank Corral, 1/2
NO: Archie Manning, 11 of 22 for 130 yards and 1 TD LA: Pat Haden, 15 of 28 for 194 yards (2 int); Vince Ferragamo, 0 of 1 for 0 yards; Glen Walker, 0 of 1 for 0 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
NO: Tony Galbreath, 13 for 33 yards; Chuck Muncie, 13 for 4 yards; Mike Strachan, 1 for 3 yards LA: Lawrence McCutcheon, 19 for 49 yards; John Cappelletti, 12 for 46 yards; Pat Haden, 7 for 49 yards; Billy Waddy, 1 for 11 yards; Cullen Bryant, 1 for 3 yards
Receiving:
NO: Henry Childs, 4 for 60 yards; Tinker Owens, 3 for 14 yards; Tony Galbreath, 2 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Ike Harris, 1 for 24 yards; Chuck Muncie, 1 for 0 yards LA: John Cappelletti, 4 for 22 yards; Ron Jessie, 3 for 61 yards; Billy Waddy, 2 for 30 yards; Terry Nelson, 2 for 23 yards; Willie Miller, 2 for 12 yards; Dwight Scales, 1 for 38 yards; Lawrence McCutcheon, 1 for 8 yards
Kick returns:
NO: Rich Mauti, 1 for 17 yards; Clarence Chapman, 1 for 16 yards LA: Jerry Latin, 3 for 68 yards
Punt returns:
NO: Wes Chandler, 2 for 3 yards LA: Jackie Wallace, 5 for 62 yards
Interceptions:
NO: Ray Brown, 2 for 32 yards; Eric Felton, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
NO: Tom Blanchard, 9 for 362 yards LA: Glen Walker, 3 for 122 yards
Field Goals:
NO: Steve Mike-Mayer, 1/1 LA: Frank Corral, 1/2
Fran Tarkenton threw three touchdown passes to lead Minnesota past Green Bay. Tarkenton hit Chuck Foreman with a 16-yard scoring pass to give the Vikings a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter. After Green Bay's Terdell Middleton tied the game at 7-7 on a three-yard run, Tarkenton completed a four-yard touchdown pass to Ahmad Rashad to give Minnesota a 14-7 halftime lead. The Vikings added an insurance score in the final quarter on a 15-yard pass from Tarkenton to Rashad. Tarkenton completed 26 of 43 passes for 262 yards to become the first NFL player to go over 45,000 career passing yards (45,143).
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 158.1 (10) | 117.3 (24) | 275.4 (20) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 155.4 (20) | 165.9 (20) | 321.3 (21) | 30 | |
 | OFFENSE | 107.4 (27) | 181.3 (9) | 288.7 (18) | 20 |
| DEFENSE | 124.7 (10) | 177.1 (22) | 301.9 (14) | 19 |
Line: Vikings by 3½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers (6-2-0) | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Minnesota Vikings (4-4-0) | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
( 0- 7) MIN Chuck Foreman 16 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Rick Danmeier kick)
( 7- 7) GB Terdell Middleton 3 yard rush (Chester Marcol kick)
( 7-14) MIN Ahmad Rashad 4 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Rick Danmeier kick)
( 7-21) MIN Ahmad Rashad 15 yard pass from Fran Tarkenton (Rick Danmeier kick)
GB MIN
First Downs: 14 22
Rushes-yards: 25-129 32-60
Yards/rush: 5.2 1.9
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 20-32-152-1 26-43-262-0
Sacked-yards: 5-34 2-28
Net pass yards: 118 234
Net yards/pass: 3.2 5.2
Total net yards: 247 294
Total plays: 62 (40% run) 77 (41% run)
Yards/play: 4.0 3.8
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 1-1
Turnovers: 2 1
Penalties-yards: 10-111 10-94
Attendance: 47,411
Passing:
GB: David Whitehurst, 18 of 30 for 120 yards (1 int); Dennis Sproul, 2 of 2 for 32 yards MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 26 of 43 for 262 yards and 3 TDs
Rushing:
GB: Terdell Middleton, 15 for 81 yards and 1 TD; Barty Smith, 7 for 32 yards; Eric Torkelson, 2 for 8 yards; David Whitehurst, 1 for 8 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 24 for 46 yards; Rickey Young, 4 for 8 yards; Greg Coleman, 1 for 5 yards; Brent McClanahan, 1 for 2 yards; Sammy Johnson, 1 for 1 yard; Fran Tarkenton, 1 for -2 yards
Receiving:
GB: Barty Smith, 6 for 54 yards; Terdell Middleton, 5 for 14 yards; Rich McGeorge, 4 for 40 yards; James Lofton, 4 for 38 yards; Steve Odom, 1 for 6 yards MIN: Rickey Young, 7 for 73 yards; Chuck Foreman, 7 for 47 yards and 1 TD; Ahmad Rashad, 6 for 56 yards and 2 TDs; Sammy White, 5 for 66 yards; Bob Tucker, 1 for 20 yards
Kick returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 3 for 68 yards; Jim Culbreath, 1 for 19 yards MIN: Kevin Miller, 1 for 27 yards
Punt returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 5 for 36 yards MIN: Kevin Miller, 4 for 7 yards
Interceptions:
MIN: Phil Wise, 1 for 14 yards
Punting:
GB: David Beverly, 9 for 276 yards MIN: Greg Coleman, 6 for 252 yards
Field Goals:
MIN: Rick Danmeier, 0/1
GB: David Whitehurst, 18 of 30 for 120 yards (1 int); Dennis Sproul, 2 of 2 for 32 yards MIN: Fran Tarkenton, 26 of 43 for 262 yards and 3 TDs
Rushing:
GB: Terdell Middleton, 15 for 81 yards and 1 TD; Barty Smith, 7 for 32 yards; Eric Torkelson, 2 for 8 yards; David Whitehurst, 1 for 8 yards MIN: Chuck Foreman, 24 for 46 yards; Rickey Young, 4 for 8 yards; Greg Coleman, 1 for 5 yards; Brent McClanahan, 1 for 2 yards; Sammy Johnson, 1 for 1 yard; Fran Tarkenton, 1 for -2 yards
Receiving:
GB: Barty Smith, 6 for 54 yards; Terdell Middleton, 5 for 14 yards; Rich McGeorge, 4 for 40 yards; James Lofton, 4 for 38 yards; Steve Odom, 1 for 6 yards MIN: Rickey Young, 7 for 73 yards; Chuck Foreman, 7 for 47 yards and 1 TD; Ahmad Rashad, 6 for 56 yards and 2 TDs; Sammy White, 5 for 66 yards; Bob Tucker, 1 for 20 yards
Kick returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 3 for 68 yards; Jim Culbreath, 1 for 19 yards MIN: Kevin Miller, 1 for 27 yards
Punt returns:
GB: Steve Odom, 5 for 36 yards MIN: Kevin Miller, 4 for 7 yards
Interceptions:
MIN: Phil Wise, 1 for 14 yards
Punting:
GB: David Beverly, 9 for 276 yards MIN: Greg Coleman, 6 for 252 yards
Field Goals:
MIN: Rick Danmeier, 0/1
New England took over sole possession of first place in the AFC Eastern Division with a victory over Miami. The Dolphins took a 21-17 lead in the third quarter when Bob Griese, making his first start after a preseason knee injury, hit Andre Tillman with a four-yard scoring pass. On their next possession, the Patriots drove 64 yards with Horace Ivory scoring on a one-yard run. After a Garo Yepremian field goal tied the game 24-24, Ivory scored on a 23-yard run with 3:10 left in the game to give New England a 31-24 margin. Patriots' defensive tackle Richard Bishop sealed the victory, tackling Griese in the Dolphins' end zone for a safety. Miami's Delvin Williams, the NFL rushing leader, gained 116 yards on 19 carries. Ivory paced the Patriots' running attack with 113 yards on 15 carries.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 179.7 (3) | 127.1 (21) | 306.9 (10) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 135.7 (13) | 195.0 (28) | 330.7 (25) | 21 | |
 | OFFENSE | 183.6 (2) | 186.6 (8) | 370.1 (2) | 22 |
| DEFENSE | 103.6 (2) | 183.3 (24) | 286.9 (11) | 22 |
Line: Patriots by 4½
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins (5-3-0) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
| New England Patriots (6-2-0) | 0 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 33 |
( 7- 0) MIA Delvin Williams 1 yard rush (Garo Yepremian kick)
( 7- 7) NE Andy Johnson 1 yard rush (David Posey kick)
( 7-14) NE Sam Cunningham 1 yard rush (David Posey kick)
(14-14) MIA Nat Moore 9 yard pass from Bob Griese (Garo Yepremian kick)
(14-17) NE David Posey 29 yard field goal
(21-17) MIA Andre Tillman 4 yard pass from Bob Griese (Garo Yepremian kick)
(21-24) NE Horace Ivory 1 yard rush (David Posey kick)
(24-24) MIA Garo Yepremian 29 yard field goal
(24-31) NE Horace Ivory 23 yard rush (David Posey kick)
(24-33) NE Safety, Bob Griese tackled in end zone by Richard Bishop
MIA NE
First Downs: 20 24
Rushes-yards: 26-144 46-225
Yards/rush: 5.5 4.9
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 22-36-227-2 10-22-176-1
Sacked-yards: 4-38 1-8
Net pass yards: 189 168
Net yards/pass: 4.7 7.3
Total net yards: 333 393
Total plays: 66 (39% run) 69 (66% run)
Yards/play: 5.0 5.7
Fumbles-lost: 0-0 1-1
Turnovers: 2 2
Penalties-yards: 2-15 4-21
Attendance: 60,424
Passing:
MIA: Bob Griese, 22 of 35 for 227 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Delvin Williams, 0 of 1 for 0 yards NE: Steve Grogan, 10 of 22 for 176 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
MIA: Delvin Williams, 19 for 116 yards and 1 TD; Leroy Harris, 7 for 28 yards NE: Horace Ivory, 15 for 113 yards and 2 TDs; Andy Johnson, 13 for 46 yards and 1 TD; Steve Grogan, 8 for 34 yards; Don Calhoun, 5 for 23 yards; Sam Cunningham, 5 for 9 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
MIA: Andre Tillman, 8 for 89 yards and 1 TD; Leroy Harris, 4 for 38 yards; Nat Moore, 4 for 35 yards and 1 TD; Delvin Williams, 3 for 19 yards; Duriel Harris, 2 for 45 yards; Norm Bulaich, 1 for 1 yard NE: Harold Jackson, 4 for 70 yards; Andy Johnson, 3 for 36 yards; Don Hasselbeck, 2 for 41 yards; Russ Francis, 1 for 29 yards
Kick returns:
MIA: Duriel Harris, 3 for 48 yards; Jimmy Cefalo, 1 for 19 yards; Bruce Hardy, 1 for 15 yards NE: Raymond Clayborn, 3 for 70 yards; James McAlister, 2 for 23 yards
Punt returns:
MIA: Charlie Babb, 1 for 3 yards; Jimmy Cefalo, 1 for 3 yards NE: Stanley Morgan, 2 for 33 yards; Dick Conn, 1 for 2 yards
Interceptions:
MIA: Tim Foley, 1 for 1 yard NE: Doug Beaudoin, 2 for 12 yards
Punting:
MIA: George Roberts, 5 for 188 yards NE: Jerrel Wilson, 5 for 188 yards
Field Goals:
MIA: Garo Yepremian, 1/2 NE: David Posey, 1/2
MIA: Bob Griese, 22 of 35 for 227 yards and 2 TDs (2 int); Delvin Williams, 0 of 1 for 0 yards NE: Steve Grogan, 10 of 22 for 176 yards (1 int)
Rushing:
MIA: Delvin Williams, 19 for 116 yards and 1 TD; Leroy Harris, 7 for 28 yards NE: Horace Ivory, 15 for 113 yards and 2 TDs; Andy Johnson, 13 for 46 yards and 1 TD; Steve Grogan, 8 for 34 yards; Don Calhoun, 5 for 23 yards; Sam Cunningham, 5 for 9 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
MIA: Andre Tillman, 8 for 89 yards and 1 TD; Leroy Harris, 4 for 38 yards; Nat Moore, 4 for 35 yards and 1 TD; Delvin Williams, 3 for 19 yards; Duriel Harris, 2 for 45 yards; Norm Bulaich, 1 for 1 yard NE: Harold Jackson, 4 for 70 yards; Andy Johnson, 3 for 36 yards; Don Hasselbeck, 2 for 41 yards; Russ Francis, 1 for 29 yards
Kick returns:
MIA: Duriel Harris, 3 for 48 yards; Jimmy Cefalo, 1 for 19 yards; Bruce Hardy, 1 for 15 yards NE: Raymond Clayborn, 3 for 70 yards; James McAlister, 2 for 23 yards
Punt returns:
MIA: Charlie Babb, 1 for 3 yards; Jimmy Cefalo, 1 for 3 yards NE: Stanley Morgan, 2 for 33 yards; Dick Conn, 1 for 2 yards
Interceptions:
MIA: Tim Foley, 1 for 1 yard NE: Doug Beaudoin, 2 for 12 yards
Punting:
MIA: George Roberts, 5 for 188 yards NE: Jerrel Wilson, 5 for 188 yards
Field Goals:
MIA: Garo Yepremian, 1/2 NE: David Posey, 1/2
Playing before their largest home crowd ever, the Giants built a 10-0 first quarter lead on a 43-yard touchdown pass from Joe Pisarcik to Jimmy Robinson and a 31-yard field goal by Joe Danelo. New York's final score came on a three-yard run by Pisarcik after he had hit Robinson with a 46-yard gadget pass. Mark Moseley accounted for the Redskins' points with field goals of 41 and 35 yards.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 159.3 (9) | 151.7 (15) | 311.0 (9) | 15 |
| DEFENSE | 149.0 (17) | 154.9 (15) | 303.9 (16) | 16 | |
 | OFFENSE | 137.6 (16) | 120.7 (23) | 258.3 (23) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 163.6 (23) | 147.6 (11) | 311.1 (18) | 22 |
Line: Redskins by 4
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins (6-2-0) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| New York Giants (5-3-0) | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
( 0- 7) NYG Jim Robinson 43 yard pass from Joe Pisarcik (Joe Danelo kick)
( 0-10) NYG Joe Danelo 31 yard field goal
( 3-10) WAS Mark Moseley 41 yard field goal
( 6-10) WAS Mark Moseley 35 yard field goal
( 6-17) NYG Joe Pisarcik 3 yard rush (Joe Danelo kick)
WAS NYG
First Downs: 15 12
Rushes-yards: 31-118 45-179
Yards/rush: 3.8 4.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 16-39-182-3 3-10-111-0
Sacked-yards: 2-17 1-6
Net pass yards: 165 105
Net yards/pass: 4.0 9.5
Total net yards: 283 284
Total plays: 72 (43% run) 56 (80% run)
Yards/play: 3.9 5.1
Fumbles-lost: 1-0 0-0
Turnovers: 3 0
Penalties-yards: 6-35 5-58
Attendance: 76,192
Passing:
WAS: Joe Theismann, 15 of 38 for 169 yards (3 int); Mike Bragg, 1 of 1 for 13 yards NYG: Joe Pisarcik, 3 of 10 for 111 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
WAS: John Riggins, 18 for 78 yards; Clarence Harmon, 7 for 9 yards; Joe Theismann, 3 for 19 yards; Tony Green, 3 for 12 yards NYG: Bobby Hammond, 15 for 65 yards; Larry Csonka, 13 for 43 yards; Doug Kotar, 10 for 49 yards; Billy Taylor, 5 for 18 yards; Joe Pisarcik, 1 for 3 yards and 1 TD; Willie Spencer, 1 for 1 yard
Receiving:
WAS: Danny Buggs, 4 for 34 yards; John Riggins, 3 for 28 yards; Tony Green, 2 for 48 yards; Clarence Harmon, 2 for 29 yards; John McDaniel, 2 for 17 yards; Mark Murphy, 1 for 13 yards; Jean Fugett, 1 for 8 yards; Ricky Thompson, 1 for 5 yards NYG: James Thompson, 1 for 46 yards; Jim Robinson, 1 for 43 yards and 1 TD; Willie Spencer, 1 for 22 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Tony Green, 2 for 75 yards; Terry Anderson, 1 for 21 yards NYG: Ernest Pough, 2 for 44 yards; Billy Taylor, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Tony Green, 3 for 57 yards; Terry Anderson, 1 for 10 yards; Clarence Harmon, 1 for 5 yards; Ike Forte, 1 for -5 yards NYG: Bobby Hammond, 2 for -5 yards; Jim Robinson, 1 for -1 yards
Interceptions:
NYG: Ernie Jones, 1 for 52 yards; Harry Carson, 1 for 42 yards; Brad Van Pelt, 1 for 20 yards
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 7 for 304 yards NYG: Dave Jennings, 9 for 398 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Mark Moseley, 2/3 NYG: Joe Danelo, 1/1
WAS: Joe Theismann, 15 of 38 for 169 yards (3 int); Mike Bragg, 1 of 1 for 13 yards NYG: Joe Pisarcik, 3 of 10 for 111 yards and 1 TD
Rushing:
WAS: John Riggins, 18 for 78 yards; Clarence Harmon, 7 for 9 yards; Joe Theismann, 3 for 19 yards; Tony Green, 3 for 12 yards NYG: Bobby Hammond, 15 for 65 yards; Larry Csonka, 13 for 43 yards; Doug Kotar, 10 for 49 yards; Billy Taylor, 5 for 18 yards; Joe Pisarcik, 1 for 3 yards and 1 TD; Willie Spencer, 1 for 1 yard
Receiving:
WAS: Danny Buggs, 4 for 34 yards; John Riggins, 3 for 28 yards; Tony Green, 2 for 48 yards; Clarence Harmon, 2 for 29 yards; John McDaniel, 2 for 17 yards; Mark Murphy, 1 for 13 yards; Jean Fugett, 1 for 8 yards; Ricky Thompson, 1 for 5 yards NYG: James Thompson, 1 for 46 yards; Jim Robinson, 1 for 43 yards and 1 TD; Willie Spencer, 1 for 22 yards
Kick returns:
WAS: Tony Green, 2 for 75 yards; Terry Anderson, 1 for 21 yards NYG: Ernest Pough, 2 for 44 yards; Billy Taylor, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Tony Green, 3 for 57 yards; Terry Anderson, 1 for 10 yards; Clarence Harmon, 1 for 5 yards; Ike Forte, 1 for -5 yards NYG: Bobby Hammond, 2 for -5 yards; Jim Robinson, 1 for -1 yards
Interceptions:
NYG: Ernie Jones, 1 for 52 yards; Harry Carson, 1 for 42 yards; Brad Van Pelt, 1 for 20 yards
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 7 for 304 yards NYG: Dave Jennings, 9 for 398 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Mark Moseley, 2/3 NYG: Joe Danelo, 1/1
Scott Dierking ran for two touchdowns and Pat Leahy kicked three field goals as the Jets beat St. Louis. New York broke a 10-10 third quarter tie when Greg Buttle intercepted a lateral to set up Leahy's 38-yard field goal. The Jets added 10 more third quarter points on a 11-yard run by Dierking and Leahy's 45-yard field goal. New York stretched its winning streak to four, longest since 1974, while the Cardinals dropped to 0-8.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 117.7 (23) | 187.0 (7) | 304.7 (12) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 192.0 (26) | 134.0 (5) | 326.0 (24) | 13 | |
 | OFFENSE | 162.7 (7) | 157.1 (13) | 319.9 (7) | 11 |
| DEFENSE | 155.4 (20) | 189.3 (27) | 344.7 (27) | 17 |
Line: Jets by 8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals (0-8-0) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Jets (5-3-0) | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
( 7- 0) STL Jim Otis 7 yard rush (Jim Bakken kick)
( 7- 3) NYJ Pat Leahy 20 yard field goal
( 7-10) NYJ Scott Dierking 2 yard rush (Pat Leahy kick)
(10-10) STL Jim Bakken 41 yard field goal
(10-13) NYJ Pat Leahy 38 yard field goal
(10-20) NYJ Scott Dierking 11 yard rush (Pat Leahy kick)
(10-23) NYJ Pat Leahy 45 yard field goal
STL NYJ
First Downs: 13 21
Rushes-yards: 32-160 49-170
Yards/rush: 5.0 3.5
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 10-27-164-2 11-22-126-0
Sacked-yards: 2-20 1-3
Net pass yards: 144 123
Net yards/pass: 5.0 5.3
Total net yards: 304 293
Total plays: 61 (52% run) 72 (68% run)
Yards/play: 5.0 4.1
Fumbles-lost: 2-1 1-0
Turnovers: 3 0
Penalties-yards: 8-75 4-45
Attendance: 49,244
Passing:
STL: Steve Pisarkiewicz, 10 of 27 for 164 yards (2 int) NYJ: Matt Robinson, 11 of 22 for 126 yards
Rushing:
STL: Jim Otis, 12 for 53 yards and 1 TD; Wayne Morris, 12 for 43 yards; Steve Pisarkiewicz, 4 for 2 yards; Steve Jones, 2 for 13 yards; Pat Tilley, 1 for 32 yards; Mel Gray, 1 for 17 yards NYJ: Scott Dierking, 23 for 94 yards and 2 TDs; Kevin Long, 12 for 49 yards; Matt Robinson, 5 for -6 yards; Clark Gaines, 4 for 10 yards; Bruce Harper, 2 for 17 yards; Darnell Powell, 2 for 9 yards; Derrick Gaffney, 1 for -3 yards
Receiving:
STL: Mel Gray, 4 for 105 yards; Steve Jones, 2 for 16 yards; Wayne Morris, 2 for 4 yards; Jimmy Childs, 1 for 23 yards; Al Chandler, 1 for 16 yards NYJ: Wesley Walker, 4 for 61 yards; Derrick Gaffney, 2 for 38 yards; Scott Dierking, 1 for 8 yards; Jerome Barkum, 1 for 7 yards; Kevin Long, 1 for 6 yards; Bruce Harper, 1 for 6 yards; Clark Gaines, 1 for 0 yards
Kick returns:
STL: Jimmy Childs, 3 for 53 yards; Willard Harrell, 1 for 32 yards NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 43 yards
Punt returns:
STL: Willard Harrell, 4 for 73 yards NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 53 yards
Interceptions:
NYJ: Burgess Owens, 1 for 3 yards; Bobby Jackson, 1 for 1 yard
Punting:
STL: Jim Bakken, 4 for 147 yards; Steve Little, 2 for 91 yards NYJ: Chuck Ramsey, 7 for 307 yards
Field Goals:
STL: Jim Bakken, 1/1 NYJ: Pat Leahy, 3/3
STL: Steve Pisarkiewicz, 10 of 27 for 164 yards (2 int) NYJ: Matt Robinson, 11 of 22 for 126 yards
Rushing:
STL: Jim Otis, 12 for 53 yards and 1 TD; Wayne Morris, 12 for 43 yards; Steve Pisarkiewicz, 4 for 2 yards; Steve Jones, 2 for 13 yards; Pat Tilley, 1 for 32 yards; Mel Gray, 1 for 17 yards NYJ: Scott Dierking, 23 for 94 yards and 2 TDs; Kevin Long, 12 for 49 yards; Matt Robinson, 5 for -6 yards; Clark Gaines, 4 for 10 yards; Bruce Harper, 2 for 17 yards; Darnell Powell, 2 for 9 yards; Derrick Gaffney, 1 for -3 yards
Receiving:
STL: Mel Gray, 4 for 105 yards; Steve Jones, 2 for 16 yards; Wayne Morris, 2 for 4 yards; Jimmy Childs, 1 for 23 yards; Al Chandler, 1 for 16 yards NYJ: Wesley Walker, 4 for 61 yards; Derrick Gaffney, 2 for 38 yards; Scott Dierking, 1 for 8 yards; Jerome Barkum, 1 for 7 yards; Kevin Long, 1 for 6 yards; Bruce Harper, 1 for 6 yards; Clark Gaines, 1 for 0 yards
Kick returns:
STL: Jimmy Childs, 3 for 53 yards; Willard Harrell, 1 for 32 yards NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 43 yards
Punt returns:
STL: Willard Harrell, 4 for 73 yards NYJ: Bruce Harper, 3 for 53 yards
Interceptions:
NYJ: Burgess Owens, 1 for 3 yards; Bobby Jackson, 1 for 1 yard
Punting:
STL: Jim Bakken, 4 for 147 yards; Steve Little, 2 for 91 yards NYJ: Chuck Ramsey, 7 for 307 yards
Field Goals:
STL: Jim Bakken, 1/1 NYJ: Pat Leahy, 3/3
Sherman Smith ran for two touchdowns and Seattle's defense intercepted four passes as the Seahawks surprised Oakland. David Sims capped a 10-play, 61-yard drive with a two-yard touchdown plunge that gave Seattle a 7-0 lead. Smith's two touchdown runs and field goals of 32 and 42 yards by Efren Herrera lengthened the Seahawks' lead to 27-0 at the end of the third quarter. The Raiders' lone score came in the fourth quarter on a 22-yard pass from Ken Stabler to Cliff Branch.
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) | 190.7 (5) | 340.3 (5) | 19 |
| DEFENSE | 154.3 (19) | 135.7 (6) | 290.0 (12) | 13 | |
 | OFFENSE | 134.4 (17) | 224.1 (2) | 358.6 (4) | 22 |
| DEFENSE | 151.4 (18) | 189.0 (26) | 340.4 (26) | 13 |
Line: Raiders by 7
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Raiders (5-3-0) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Seattle Seahawks (4-4-0) | 7 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
( 0- 7) SEA David Sims 2 yard rush (Efren Herrera kick)
( 0-14) SEA Sherman Smith 2 yard rush (Efren Herrera kick)
( 0-21) SEA Sherman Smith 1 yard rush (Efren Herrera kick)
( 0-24) SEA Efren Herrera 42 yard field goal
( 0-27) SEA Efren Herrera 32 yard field goal
( 7-27) OAK Cliff Branch 22 yard pass from Ken Stabler (Errol Mann kick)
OAK SEA
First Downs: 18 27
Rushes-yards: 19-70 44-204
Yards/rush: 3.7 4.6
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 19-31-204-4 14-27-184-1
Sacked-yards: 3-27 3-14
Net pass yards: 177 170
Net yards/pass: 5.2 5.7
Total net yards: 247 374
Total plays: 53 (35% run) 74 (59% run)
Yards/play: 4.7 5.1
Fumbles-lost: 0-0 3-0
Turnovers: 4 1
Penalties-yards: 9-63 7-60
Attendance: 62,529
Passing:
OAK: Ken Stabler, 19 of 30 for 204 yards and 1 TD (4 int); David Humm, 0 of 1 for 0 yards SEA: Jim Zorn, 11 of 21 for 144 yards (1 int); Steve Myer, 3 of 6 for 40 yards
Rushing:
OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 7 for 26 yards; Arthur Whittington, 6 for 22 yards; Terry Robiskie, 3 for 10 yards; Pete Banaszak, 2 for 9 yards; Booker Russell, 1 for 3 yards SEA: Sherman Smith, 17 for 63 yards and 2 TDs; David Sims, 12 for 51 yards and 1 TD; Don Testerman, 7 for 25 yards; Jim Zorn, 6 for 63 yards; Al Hunter, 2 for 2 yards
Receiving:
OAK: Cliff Branch, 6 for 84 yards and 1 TD; Morris Bradshaw, 4 for 37 yards; Arthur Whittington, 4 for 30 yards; Fred Biletnikoff, 3 for 36 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 9 yards; Dave Casper, 1 for 8 yards SEA: Steve Largent, 4 for 67 yards; Don Testerman, 3 for 38 yards; Ron Howard, 2 for 27 yards; Steve Raible, 2 for 22 yards; Brian Peets, 1 for 14 yards; Sherman Smith, 1 for 9 yards; Duke Fergerson, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
OAK: Arthur Whittington, 4 for 75 yards; Joe Stewart, 1 for 19 yards; Booker Russell, 1 for 0 yards SEA: Al Hunter, 1 for 18 yards; Rufus Crawford, 1 for 16 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: Neal Colzie, 1 for 10 yards SEA: Rufus Crawford, 2 for 18 yards
Interceptions:
OAK: Monte Jackson, 1 for 25 yards SEA: John Harris, 1 for 7 yards; Pete Cronan, 1 for 3 yards; Bill Gregory, 1 for 3 yards; Autry Beamon, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
OAK: Ray Guy, 6 for 218 yards SEA: Herman Weaver, 5 for 202 yards
Field Goals:
SEA: Efren Herrera, 2/2
OAK: Ken Stabler, 19 of 30 for 204 yards and 1 TD (4 int); David Humm, 0 of 1 for 0 yards SEA: Jim Zorn, 11 of 21 for 144 yards (1 int); Steve Myer, 3 of 6 for 40 yards
Rushing:
OAK: Mark van Eeghen, 7 for 26 yards; Arthur Whittington, 6 for 22 yards; Terry Robiskie, 3 for 10 yards; Pete Banaszak, 2 for 9 yards; Booker Russell, 1 for 3 yards SEA: Sherman Smith, 17 for 63 yards and 2 TDs; David Sims, 12 for 51 yards and 1 TD; Don Testerman, 7 for 25 yards; Jim Zorn, 6 for 63 yards; Al Hunter, 2 for 2 yards
Receiving:
OAK: Cliff Branch, 6 for 84 yards and 1 TD; Morris Bradshaw, 4 for 37 yards; Arthur Whittington, 4 for 30 yards; Fred Biletnikoff, 3 for 36 yards; Mark van Eeghen, 1 for 9 yards; Dave Casper, 1 for 8 yards SEA: Steve Largent, 4 for 67 yards; Don Testerman, 3 for 38 yards; Ron Howard, 2 for 27 yards; Steve Raible, 2 for 22 yards; Brian Peets, 1 for 14 yards; Sherman Smith, 1 for 9 yards; Duke Fergerson, 1 for 7 yards
Kick returns:
OAK: Arthur Whittington, 4 for 75 yards; Joe Stewart, 1 for 19 yards; Booker Russell, 1 for 0 yards SEA: Al Hunter, 1 for 18 yards; Rufus Crawford, 1 for 16 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: Neal Colzie, 1 for 10 yards SEA: Rufus Crawford, 2 for 18 yards
Interceptions:
OAK: Monte Jackson, 1 for 25 yards SEA: John Harris, 1 for 7 yards; Pete Cronan, 1 for 3 yards; Bill Gregory, 1 for 3 yards; Autry Beamon, 1 for 0 yards
Punting:
OAK: Ray Guy, 6 for 218 yards SEA: Herman Weaver, 5 for 202 yards
Field Goals:
SEA: Efren Herrera, 2/2
Tim Mazzetti's 29-yard field goal with five seconds left in the game gave Atlanta a comeback victory. With Atlanta trailing 17-7 with less than eight minutes left, Steve Bartkowski hit Alfred Jenkins with a 71-yard pass that set up a 21-yard Mazzetti field goal. Four minutes later the Falcons tied the score on a 59-yard pass from Bartkowski to Billy Ryckman. A 23-yard pass from Bartkowski to Jim Mitchell was the key play in the decisive drive.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 113.7 (25) | 107.7 (27) | 221.4 (28) | 18 |
| DEFENSE | 113.1 (5) | 144.7 (9) | 257.9 (4) | 19 | |
 | OFFENSE | 115.7 (24) | 133.4 (19) | 249.1 (25) | 28 |
| DEFENSE | 176.6 (25) | 144.7 (9) | 321.3 (21) | 21 |
Line: Falcons by 3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons (4-4-0) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 |
| San Francisco 49ers (1-7-0) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
( 0- 7) SF O.J. Simpson 13 yard rush (Ray Wersching kick)
( 7- 7) ATL Rick Byas 2 yard return of blocked punt (Tim Mazzetti kick)
( 7-14) SF Scott Bull 15 yard rush (Ray Wersching kick)
( 7-17) SF Ray Wersching 35 yard field goal
(10-17) ATL Tim Mazzetti 21 yard field goal
(17-17) ATL Billy Ryckman 59 yard pass from Steve Bartkowski (Tim Mazzetti kick)
(20-17) ATL Tim Mazzetti 29 yard field goal
ATL SF
First Downs: 16 21
Rushes-yards: 34-114 44-208
Yards/rush: 3.4 4.7
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 15-20-256-0 8-22-79-0
Sacked-yards: 5-40 3-26
Net pass yards: 216 53
Net yards/pass: 8.6 2.1
Total net yards: 330 261
Total plays: 59 (57% run) 69 (63% run)
Yards/play: 5.6 3.8
Fumbles-lost: 5-2 3-2
Turnovers: 2 2
Penalties-yards: 8-79 5-40
Attendance: 34,133
Passing:
ATL: Steve Bartkowski, 15 of 20 for 256 yards and 1 TD SF: Steve DeBerg, 8 of 22 for 79 yards
Rushing:
ATL: Haskel Stanback, 14 for 65 yards; Bubba Bean, 12 for 35 yards; Ricky Patton, 4 for 4 yards; Steve Bartkowski, 2 for 5 yards; Ray Strong, 2 for 5 yards SF: O.J. Simpson, 18 for 96 yards and 1 TD; Bob Ferrell, 18 for 90 yards; Steve DeBerg, 3 for 7 yards; Greg Boykin, 3 for 0 yards; Scott Bull, 2 for 15 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
ATL: Alfred Jackson, 4 for 113 yards; Jim Mitchell, 3 for 37 yards; Wallace Francis, 3 for 24 yards; Billy Ryckman, 2 for 66 yards and 1 TD; Bubba Bean, 2 for 15 yards; Haskel Stanback, 1 for 1 yard SF: Freddie Solomon, 5 for 46 yards; Elmo Boyd, 2 for 25 yards; Ken MacAfee, 1 for 8 yards
Kick returns:
ATL: Dennis Pearson, 3 for 72 yards; George Franklin, 1 for 23 yards SF: Dave Williams, 4 for 82 yards; Mark Nichols, 1 for 3 yards
Punt returns:
ATL: Billy Ryckman, 2 for 10 yards; Rick Byas, 1 for 12 yards SF: Tony Leonard, 3 for 14 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
ATL: John James, 7 for 271 yards SF: Mike Connell, 6 for 220 yards
Field Goals:
ATL: Tim Mazzetti, 2/3 SF: Ray Wersching, 1/2
ATL: Steve Bartkowski, 15 of 20 for 256 yards and 1 TD SF: Steve DeBerg, 8 of 22 for 79 yards
Rushing:
ATL: Haskel Stanback, 14 for 65 yards; Bubba Bean, 12 for 35 yards; Ricky Patton, 4 for 4 yards; Steve Bartkowski, 2 for 5 yards; Ray Strong, 2 for 5 yards SF: O.J. Simpson, 18 for 96 yards and 1 TD; Bob Ferrell, 18 for 90 yards; Steve DeBerg, 3 for 7 yards; Greg Boykin, 3 for 0 yards; Scott Bull, 2 for 15 yards and 1 TD
Receiving:
ATL: Alfred Jackson, 4 for 113 yards; Jim Mitchell, 3 for 37 yards; Wallace Francis, 3 for 24 yards; Billy Ryckman, 2 for 66 yards and 1 TD; Bubba Bean, 2 for 15 yards; Haskel Stanback, 1 for 1 yard SF: Freddie Solomon, 5 for 46 yards; Elmo Boyd, 2 for 25 yards; Ken MacAfee, 1 for 8 yards
Kick returns:
ATL: Dennis Pearson, 3 for 72 yards; George Franklin, 1 for 23 yards SF: Dave Williams, 4 for 82 yards; Mark Nichols, 1 for 3 yards
Punt returns:
ATL: Billy Ryckman, 2 for 10 yards; Rick Byas, 1 for 12 yards SF: Tony Leonard, 3 for 14 yards
Interceptions:
Punting:
ATL: John James, 7 for 271 yards SF: Mike Connell, 6 for 220 yards
Field Goals:
ATL: Tim Mazzetti, 2/3 SF: Ray Wersching, 1/2
A record crowd at Tampa Stadium saw Doug Williams pass for two touchdowns and run for another to lead Tampa Bay over Chicago. Roland Harper scored on a two-yard run to give Chicago a 16-13 lead early in the third quarter. Tampa Bay came back with Williams capping a 72-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown run, his first as a pro. Midway through the fourth quarter Williams threw his second touchdown pass of the day, hitting Morris Owens with a 40-yard strike. Johnny Davis scored the Buccaneers' final touchdown on a three-yard run that was set up by Dave Lewis' second interception of the game.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 156.1 (11) | 135.4 (18) | 291.6 (17) | 16 |
| DEFENSE | 139.9 (14) | 140.1 (8) | 280.0 (9) | 15 | |
 | OFFENSE | 123.1 (21) | 115.6 (25) | 238.7 (26) | 20 |
| DEFENSE | 121.0 (8) | 116.6 (2) | 237.6 (2) | 16 |
Line: Bears by 3
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears (3-5-0) | 0 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 19 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4-0) | 6 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 33 |
( 0- 6) TB Ricky Bell 1 yard rush (kick failed)
( 7- 6) CHI James Scott 34 yard pass from Bob Avellini (Bob Thomas kick)
( 7-13) TB Jim Obradovich 28 yard pass from Doug Williams (Neil O'Donoghue kick)
(10-13) CHI Bob Thomas 21 yard field goal
(16-13) CHI Roland Harper 2 yard rush (kick failed)
(16-19) TB Doug Williams 1 yard rush (kick failed)
(16-26) TB Morris Owens 40 yard pass from Doug Williams (Neil O'Donoghue kick)
(19-26) CHI Bob Thomas 27 yard field goal
(19-33) TB Johnny Davis 3 yard rush (Neil O'Donoghue kick)
CHI TB
First Downs: 16 21
Rushes-yards: 29-120 48-146
Yards/rush: 4.1 3.0
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 15-29-218-3 11-20-180-1
Sacked-yards: 2-15 1-7
Net pass yards: 203 173
Net yards/pass: 6.5 8.2
Total net yards: 323 319
Total plays: 60 (48% run) 69 (69% run)
Yards/play: 5.4 4.6
Fumbles-lost: 3-0 2-0
Turnovers: 3 1
Penalties-yards: 3-19 5-47
Attendance: 68,146
Passing:
CHI: Bob Avellini, 15 of 29 for 218 yards and 1 TD (3 int) TB: Doug Williams, 11 of 19 for 180 yards and 2 TDs (1 int); Louis Carter, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
CHI: Walter Payton, 15 for 34 yards; Roland Harper, 10 for 65 yards and 1 TD; Bob Avellini, 3 for 21 yards; Bob Parsons, 1 for 0 yards TB: Ricky Bell, 27 for 95 yards and 1 TD; Johnny Davis, 13 for 41 yards and 1 TD; Doug Williams, 5 for 9 yards and 1 TD; Louis Carter, 3 for 2 yards
Receiving:
CHI: James Scott, 5 for 105 yards and 1 TD; Walter Payton, 5 for 74 yards; Steve Schubert, 2 for 33 yards; Roland Harper, 2 for 3 yards; Golden Richards, 1 for 3 yards TB: Morris Owens, 4 for 82 yards and 1 TD; Ricky Bell, 3 for 45 yards; Jim Obradovich, 1 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Larry Mucker, 1 for 11 yards; Frank Grant, 1 for 8 yards; Louis Carter, 1 for 6 yards
Kick returns:
CHI: Len Walterscheid, 2 for 52 yards; Wentford Gaines, 2 for 48 yards; John Skibinski, 1 for 12 yards; Greg Latta, 1 for 8 yards TB: George Ragsdale, 2 for 60 yards; Danny Reece, 2 for 47 yards; Alvin Maxson, 1 for 17 yards
Punt returns:
CHI: Steve Schubert, 3 for 20 yards; Len Walterscheid, 1 for 6 yards TB: Danny Reece, 4 for 46 yards
Interceptions:
CHI: Gary Fencik, 1 for 11 yards TB: Dave Lewis, 2 for 17 yards; Cedric Brown, 1 for 29 yards
Punting:
CHI: Bob Parsons, 5 for 218 yards TB: Dave Green, 5 for 181 yards
Field Goals:
CHI: Bob Thomas, 2/2
CHI: Bob Avellini, 15 of 29 for 218 yards and 1 TD (3 int) TB: Doug Williams, 11 of 19 for 180 yards and 2 TDs (1 int); Louis Carter, 0 of 1 for 0 yards
Rushing:
CHI: Walter Payton, 15 for 34 yards; Roland Harper, 10 for 65 yards and 1 TD; Bob Avellini, 3 for 21 yards; Bob Parsons, 1 for 0 yards TB: Ricky Bell, 27 for 95 yards and 1 TD; Johnny Davis, 13 for 41 yards and 1 TD; Doug Williams, 5 for 9 yards and 1 TD; Louis Carter, 3 for 2 yards
Receiving:
CHI: James Scott, 5 for 105 yards and 1 TD; Walter Payton, 5 for 74 yards; Steve Schubert, 2 for 33 yards; Roland Harper, 2 for 3 yards; Golden Richards, 1 for 3 yards TB: Morris Owens, 4 for 82 yards and 1 TD; Ricky Bell, 3 for 45 yards; Jim Obradovich, 1 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Larry Mucker, 1 for 11 yards; Frank Grant, 1 for 8 yards; Louis Carter, 1 for 6 yards
Kick returns:
CHI: Len Walterscheid, 2 for 52 yards; Wentford Gaines, 2 for 48 yards; John Skibinski, 1 for 12 yards; Greg Latta, 1 for 8 yards TB: George Ragsdale, 2 for 60 yards; Danny Reece, 2 for 47 yards; Alvin Maxson, 1 for 17 yards
Punt returns:
CHI: Steve Schubert, 3 for 20 yards; Len Walterscheid, 1 for 6 yards TB: Danny Reece, 4 for 46 yards
Interceptions:
CHI: Gary Fencik, 1 for 11 yards TB: Dave Lewis, 2 for 17 yards; Cedric Brown, 1 for 29 yards
Punting:
CHI: Bob Parsons, 5 for 218 yards TB: Dave Green, 5 for 181 yards
Field Goals:
CHI: Bob Thomas, 2/2