NFL Game of the Week

NFL Game of the Week began life under the sweltering heat of Baltimore's Memorial Stadium. The Baltimore Colts, defending champions of the Western Conference, put on an aerial assault that simply overwhelmed Minnesota. Lenny Moore scored a touchdown in his 18th straight game, completing an NFL record, as Baltimore took out the Vikings 31-16.

Defense was often the deciding factor for many a Packer game in 1965. The Lambeau Field opener was no exception. Besides their front four, linebacker Lee Roy Caffey shone brightly with an interception for a touchdown. This 23-14 win kept the Packer momentum building toward a championship.

Don Chandler was the Packers' new placekicker and punter in 1965. He proved his worth in this game. Chandler booted two field goals and sent the Niners reeling with a 90-yard punt (second-longest in NFL history) as Green Bay towered 27-10.

Back on Halloween, the Steelers defeated Dallas, effectively ending the Cowboys' chances at the Eastern Conference title. The Cowboys took heed of coach Tom Landry's emotional postgame speech. Now, on November 14, Dallas hosted the Steelers and, with a renewed purpose, beat Pittsburgh 24-17.