This Day in Football History

Dryer for two

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Fred Dryer becomes the first player in league history to record two safeties in the same game, helping the Rams to a 24-7 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Cox from 60

Cleveland Browns kicker Steve Cox connects on a 60-yard field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals. At the time, it is the second-longest field goal in NFL history. The Browns lose the game, 12-9.

Birthdays

1969 - Mo Lewis
1981 - Antonio Smith
1981 - Willis McGahee