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| Cedrick Hardman |
One week in the books, and no doubt one of those weeks that will have lasting memories since there were so many exciting games. Always relish all of your thoughts and opinions on the games, so folks , please share!
Could go hours on four games; the Steelers vs. Jets (seven lead changes), the Lions vs. Packers (passion at Lambeau), Ravens vs. Bills (the game is never over till it's over), and the Bears vs. Vikings (4th quarter surge by a team that knows how to win).
The week two slate might have answers, but since it's so early in the season, we know so much can happen over eighteen weeks, yet for me the Monday night game between the Raiders and Chargers is a must-see, especially since almost 45 years to the day was a dandy in the long-time rivalry.
The Raiders, after back-to-back 9-7 seasons of not going to the playoffs, have made significant roster additions, and the Chargers after earning a playoff berth in '79, are at home on September 14th to take on the silver & black. When Cedrick Hardman sacks Fouts and forces a fumble that Willie Jones returns 11 yards for a touchdown, the Raiders have the lead 17-10, but San Diego is very resilient.
Jim Plunkett's touchdown strike to Raymond Chester down the middle in the end zone ties the game, but in overtime, the Chargers win as Fourts delivers an accurate pass to John Jefferson for 24 yards for the winning score.
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| Jim Plunkett |
The title of today's saga is a quote from Fouts and in this game, he is sacked and throws five interceptions, but he keeps pitching. Jefferson and Kellen Winslow combined for 18 catches and 242 yards in the game. For the season, he will break his own record by gaining 4,715 yards passing and the division title.
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| Dan Fouts |
At the time, not sure how many would have surmised these two rivals would meet for the right to go to the Super Bowl? Oh, they do? Well, that is a story for another day.
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