{"id":850,"date":"2025-06-27T10:38:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T17:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/?page_id=850"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:38:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T17:38:18","slug":"the-1964-afl-championship-a-christmas-trip-to-buffalo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/the-1964-afl-championship-a-christmas-trip-to-buffalo\/","title":{"rendered":"The 1964 AFL Championship &#8211; A Christmas Trip to Buffalo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 1964 AFL Championship game between the San Diego Chargers and the Buffalo Bills was held on Saturday December 26th at Buffalo&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/War_Memorial_Stadium_(Buffalo,_New_York)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">War Memorial Stadium<\/a>. The Chargers repeated as Western Division champs with an 8-5-1 record. The Bills won the Eastern Division with a 12-2 record, with two wins over the Chargers (including an exciting victory on <a href=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/thanksgiving-day-1964\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Thanksgiving day<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game was scheduled for Saturday, the day after Christmas; the Chargers traveled to Buffalo on Thursday evening, Christmas Eve. Team photographer Charles AquaViva joined the team on this road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-779\" data-id=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-05-1024x682.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-05-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-05-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-05.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The flight to Buffalo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-778\" data-id=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-04-1024x692.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-04-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-04-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-04-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-04-1536x1038.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-04.jpg 1692w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-780\" data-id=\"780\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-06-1024x686.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-06-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-06-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-06-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-06-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-06.jpg 1686w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Minority owner George Pernicano and Sid Gilman relax with a game of gin rummy on the flight.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-781\" data-id=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-09-1024x731.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-09-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-09-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-09-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-09-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-09.jpg 1577w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-777\" data-id=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-02-1024x702.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-02-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-02-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-02-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-02-1536x1053.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-41-02.jpg 1677w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-774\" data-id=\"774\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-39-01.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Head coach Sid Gilman hands out Christmas presents on the team bus.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-771\" data-id=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-08.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">After a long season and winter storms, the area surrounding the field was in rough shape.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-770\" data-id=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-07.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1014\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-766\" data-id=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-03-1024x1014.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-03-1024x1014.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-03-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-03-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-03-768x761.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-03-1536x1521.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-03-2048x2028.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Tarps kept the playing field from even more damage.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-767\" data-id=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-04.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-765\" data-id=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-02.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-764\" data-id=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-01.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-775\" data-id=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-39-02.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Chargers coaches inspect the field.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-776\" data-id=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-39-03.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-853\" data-id=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-10.jpg\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The sellout crowd of 40,242.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-769\" data-id=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-06.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-768\" data-id=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-37-05.jpg\"\/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-788\" data-id=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-08-1024x692.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-08-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-08-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-08-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-08-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-08.jpg 1674w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Chargers&#8217; coaches and players as kickoff approached.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-802\" data-id=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-01-1024x688.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-01-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-01-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-01-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-01-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-01.jpg 1683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-789\" data-id=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-09-1024x701.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-09-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-09-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-09-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-09-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-09.jpg 1666w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game started well for the Chargers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"854\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-791\" data-id=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-01-1024x854.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-01-1024x854.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-01-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-01-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-01.jpg 1359w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">On the first play from scrimmage, Keith Lincoln took a handoff&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-792\" data-id=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-02-1024x701.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-02-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-02-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-02-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-02-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-02.jpg 1668w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">&#8230;broke open into the Bills secondary&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-793\" data-id=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-06-1024x702.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-06-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-06-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-06-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-06-1536x1052.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-06.jpg 1671w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">&#8230;and picked up 38 yards before being tackled by George Saimes.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-803\" data-id=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-02-1024x699.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-02-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-02-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-02-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-02-1536x1049.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-02.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Another angle of Lincoln&#8217;s run.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-804\" data-id=\"804\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-03-1024x688.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-03-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-03-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-03-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-03-1536x1032.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-03.jpg 1673w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">(taken by another photographer?)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1584\" height=\"1062\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-854\" data-id=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-03-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-03-1.jpg 1584w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-03-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-03-1-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-03-1-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-03-1-1536x1030.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1584px) 100vw, 1584px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Three plays later, Tobin Rote completed a pass to Dave Kocourek for 26-yard touchdown and the Chargers had a quick 7-0 lead.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1671\" height=\"1134\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-805\" data-id=\"805\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-04.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-04.jpg 1671w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-04-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-04-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-04-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-04-1536x1042.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1671px) 100vw, 1671px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chargers forced a Buffalo punt and started their next drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a829eaedf645&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a829eaedf645\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"785\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-07-1024x785.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-07-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-07-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-07-768x589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-07.jpg 1477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paul Lowe ran for 16 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a829eaedf960&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a829eaedf960\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-09-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-09-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-09-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-09-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-09-1536x1057.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-09.jpg 1674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Later in the drive, Lincoln picked up a first down with gain of four yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then disaster struck the Chargers: Keith Lincoln was knocked out of the game with a broken rib, from a tough hit by Bills linebacker Mike Stratton. Already without an injured Lance Alworth, the Chargers offence sputtered the rest of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-808\" data-id=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-07-1024x694.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-07-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-07-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-07-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-07-1536x1042.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-07.jpg 1681w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lincon helped off the field.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-809\" data-id=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-09-691x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-09-691x1024.jpg 691w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-09-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-09-768x1138.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-09-1036x1536.jpg 1036w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-09.jpg 1122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">In pain on the sidelines.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-810\" data-id=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-10-673x1024.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-10-673x1024.jpg 673w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-10-197x300.jpg 197w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-10-768x1168.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-10-1010x1536.jpg 1010w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-10.jpg 1084w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 673px) 100vw, 673px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a829eaedfcd7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a829eaedfcd7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-13-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-13-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-13-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-13-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-13-1536x965.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-13.jpg 1621w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After the Bills cut the lead to 7-3, Speedy Duncan returned the following kickoff 72 yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a829eaedfe8e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a829eaedfe8e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"704\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-01-1024x704.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-01-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-01-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-01-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-01-1536x1055.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-01.jpg 1665w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Another view of Duncan&#8217;s kickoff return. The Chargers ensuing drive ended with an interception.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a829eaee000c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a829eaee000c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-14-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-14-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-14-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-14-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-14-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-14.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the second quarter, Wray Carlton dove over from four yards out to give the Bills a 10-7 lead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a829eaee017c&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a829eaee017c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-02-1024x698.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-02-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-02-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-02-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-02-1536x1048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-02.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Just before halftime Don Norton caught at 13-yard pass to give the Chargers a first down at the Buffalo 15 yard line. 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height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cookie Gilchrist rushed for 122 yards on the day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a829eaee045e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a829eaee045e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tobin Rote aims one deep downfield.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A slideshow of action shots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-819\" data-id=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-05-1024x681.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-05-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-05-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-05-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-05.jpg 1694w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Future United States Senator Jack Kemp quarterbacked the Bills.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-822\" data-id=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-10-1024x698.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-10-1024x698.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-10-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-10-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-10-1536x1047.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-10.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Chargers defense swarms a Bills runner.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-818\" data-id=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-04-1024x691.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-04-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-04-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-04-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-04-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-04.jpg 1677w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Wray Carlton of the Bills had no where to go.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-816\" data-id=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-02-1024x680.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-02-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-02-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-02-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-02-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-02.jpg 1691w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Cookie Gilchrist (34) brought down by George Gross (79).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-815\" data-id=\"815\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-01-1024x685.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-01-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-01-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-01-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-01-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-47-01.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Gilchrist with another carry.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-813\" data-id=\"813\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-13-1024x689.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-13-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-13-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-13-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-13-1536x1033.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-13.jpg 1676w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-812\" data-id=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-12-1024x696.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-12-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-12-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-12-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-12-1536x1045.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-12.jpg 1657w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Quarterback John Hadl punted five times on the day. Back when kicking specialists were the exception.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-811\" data-id=\"811\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-11-1024x692.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-11-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-11-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-11-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-11-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-11.jpg 1658w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Backup Keith Kinderman came in for Lincoln and got a few carries.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-807\" data-id=\"807\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-06-1024x694.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-06-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-06-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-06-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-06-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-06.jpg 1673w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mike Stratton of the Bills breaks up this pass to Paul Lowe.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-806\" data-id=\"806\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-05-1024x690.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-05-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-05-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-05-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-05-1536x1034.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-45-05.jpg 1684w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Chargers&#8217; gang tackle on a kickoff return by Ed Rutowski.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-801\" data-id=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-15-1024x705.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-15-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-15-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-15-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-15-1536x1058.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-15.jpg 1658w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Paul Lowe with the ball.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-800\" data-id=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-14-1024x695.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-14-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-14-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-14-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-14-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-14.jpg 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Charley Warner returns a kick for Buffalo.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-797\" data-id=\"797\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-11-1024x703.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-11-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-11-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-11-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-11-1536x1055.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-43-11.jpg 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">More Chargers defense.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-785\" data-id=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-04-1024x699.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-04-1024x699.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-04-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-04-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-04-1536x1048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-04.jpg 1659w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jack Kemp under pressure.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-784\" data-id=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-03-1024x703.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-03-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-03-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-03-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-03-1536x1055.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ebydurbin.net\/aflhistory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/64-42-03.jpg 1661w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Chargers on defense. Note that Kenny Graham (33 on jersey) is wearing Charlie McNeil&#8217;s helmet (27)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some shots from the Chargers slide line as the game slipped away:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;galleryId&quot;:&quot;6a829eaee0660&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/gallery\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure 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