December 26, 2009

1965: Packers Prevail in Overtime Over Colts for Western Conference Title

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The two best teams in the NFL’s Western Conference, the Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Colts, met in a tie-breaking playoff at Green Bay’s ...
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December 25, 2009

1971: Dolphins Defeat Chiefs in Longest NFL Game

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The Miami Dolphins came to Kansas City’s Municipal Stadium for an AFC Divisional playoff game on Christmas Day, December 25, 1971, having ne...
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December 24, 2009

1967: Joe Namath Becomes First 4000-Yard Passer in a Season

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The New York Jets finished the 1967 season against the Chargers at San Diego Stadium on December 24, winning 42-31. Third-year QB Joe Namath...
December 23, 2009

1962: Dallas Texans Defeat Oilers in Overtime for AFL Championship

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It was a gray, blustery day on December 23, 1962 as the Houston Oilers hosted the Dallas Texans in the AFL Championship game at Jeppesen Sta...
December 22, 2009

1957: Lions Come from 20 Points Behind to Defeat 49ers in Conference Playoff

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On December 22, 1957 the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers, tied for first place in the NFL’s Western Conference at 8-4, met in a playof...
December 21, 2009

1980: Earl Campbell Has 4th 200-Yard Rushing Game of Season

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The Houston Oilers nailed down a wild card playoff spot when they hosted the Minnesota Vikings in the Astrodome on December 21, 1980. By pul...
December 20, 2009

1982: Wes Chandler Gains 260 Receiving Yards on Way to 1032 in Short Season

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There were many offensive superlatives in the game between the San Diego Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals at San Diego Jack Murphy Stadium on...
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