September 26, 2010

1926: First AFL Begins Play With Three Games

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On September 26, 1926 the first organization to be known as the American Football League (AFL) commenced play with three games. The AFL came...
September 25, 2010

2006: Saints Defeat Falcons in Return to Superdome

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When the New Orleans Saints hosted the Atlanta Falcons at the Louisiana Superdome on September 25, 2006, it marked not just the first home g...
September 24, 2010

1972: Namath & Unitas Engage in Epic Passing Duel as Jets Beat Colts

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By the 1972 season, QB Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts was 39 years old and in the twilight of his great career. Joe Namath of the New ...
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September 23, 2010

2001: Tom Brady Replaces Injured Drew Bledsoe at QB for Patriots

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Since making it to the Super Bowl following the 1996 season (and immediately losing Head Coach Bill Parcells), the New England Patriots had ...
September 22, 2010

1940: Rookie George McAfee Keys Bears to Romp Over Packers

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When HB George McAfee was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 1940 draft out of Duke, the Chicago Bears traded three...
September 21, 2010

1975: Rick Upchurch Gains 284 All-Purpose Yards as Broncos Defeat Chiefs

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Rick Upchurch had been chosen by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 1975 draft out of the University of Minnesota primarily due t...
September 20, 2010

1987: 49ers Defeat Bengals with Montana to Rice TD on Final Play

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The San Francisco 49ers were coming off of a bad opening game loss to the Steelers as they took on the Cincinnati Bengals at Riverfront Stad...