December 9, 2010

1967: Blocked Punt Sets Up Winning TD as Rams Defeat Packers

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The December 9, 1967 contest at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum featured the Green Bay Packers, two-time defending NFL champions, against...
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December 8, 2010

1940: Bears Demolish Redskins 73-0 for NFL Title

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The NFL Championship game on December 8, 1940 remains the most one-sided in pro football history. It represents an astounding domination of ...
December 7, 2010

2008: Schaub Passes for 414 Yards as Texans Beat Packers

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The Houston Texans had reached the .500 mark for the first time in 2007, but were having difficulty progressing in 2008. After ten games, th...
December 6, 2010

1987: Saints Beat Bucs, Qualify for Playoffs for First Time

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Prior to the 1987 NFL season, the New Orleans Saints had symbolized pro football futility. Since the franchise first took the field in 1967,...
December 5, 2010

1971: Willie Ellison Runs for 247 Yards as Rams Beat Saints

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Prior to the December 5, 1971 game between the Los Angeles Rams and New Orleans Saints, halfback Willie Ellison had largely labored in obsc...
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December 4, 2010

2005: Chambers Has Record-Setting Day as Dolphins Rally to Beat Bills

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The December 4, 2005 game at Dolphin Stadium between host Miami and the Buffalo Bills featured two 4-7 teams. The Dolphins, under the direct...
December 3, 2010

2000: Four NFL Runners Reach 200 Yards on Same Day

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As much as modern pro football has become more pass-oriented, running the ball is still an integral part of the game and running backs still...