In
1970, Blanda was released during the exhibition season, but bounced back to establish his 21st professional season. During that season, Blanda, at age 43, had a remarkable five-game run. Against the Steelers, Blanda threw for three touchdowns in relief of an injured
Daryle Lamonica. One week later, his 48-yard field goal with three seconds remaining salvaged a 17–17 tie with the
Kansas City Chiefs. On November 8, he again came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass to tie the
Cleveland Browns with 1:34 remaining, then kicked a 53-yard field goal with 0:03 left for the 23–20 win. Immediately after the winning field goal, Raiders radio announcer
Bill King excitedly declared, "George Blanda has just been elected King of the World!"
[5] In the team's next game, Blanda replaced Lamonica in the fourth quarter and connected with
Fred Biletnikoff on a touchdown pass with 2:28 left in the game to defeat the
Denver Broncos, 24–19.
[6] The following week, Blanda's 16-yard field goal in the closing seconds defeated the
San Diego Chargers, 20–17.