Sports headlines for Sunday December 12, 1971:
- Goalby Wins By 1, Doubles His Earnings
- Petty Wins 21st Race Of '71 Season
Click on a team's logo to see its 1971 roster, stats and more!
| Today's Top Performances |
| Passing |
| John Hadl (SD) | 332 yards |
| Virgil Carter (CIN) | 247 yards |
| Dennis Shaw (BUF) | 233 yards |
| Roger Staubach (DAL) | 232 yards |
| Dan Pastorini (HOU) | 211 yards |
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| Rushing |
| Floyd Little (DEN) | 96 yards |
| Duane Thomas (DAL) | 94 yards |
| John Riggins (NYJ) | 91 yards |
| Calvin Hill (DAL) | 89 yards |
| Jim Strong (NO) | 88 yards |
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| Receiving |
| Bob Hayes (DAL) | 154 yards |
| Otis Taylor (KC) | 113 yards |
| Harold Jackson (PHI) | 109 yards |
| Bruce Coslet (CIN) | 99 yards |
| Don Herrmann (NYG) | 91 yards |
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