October 22, 2013

1961: Bears Shut Down the 49er Shotgun

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The San Francisco 49ers had raised eyebrows throughout the NFL with their utilization of a new offensive alignment, called the shotgun,...
October 21, 2013

MVP Profile: Peyton Manning, 2008

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Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts Age:  32 11 th season in pro football & with Colts College: Tennessee Height: 6’5”   ...
October 20, 2013

1968: Kelly Runs for 130 Yards as Browns Hand Colts Only Loss of Season

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The Baltimore Colts were cruising at 5-0, and had lost only once in their previous 19 games (that included two ties), as they hosted th...
October 19, 2013

1962: Patriots Overcome 17-Point Deficit to Defeat Chargers

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The Boston Patriots were 3-2 and trying to keep pace with the Oilers in the American Football League’s Eastern Division as they hosted ...
October 18, 2013

Rookie of the Year: Dan Marino, 1983

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Quarterback, Miami Dolphins Age:  22 (Sept. 15) College: Pittsburgh Height: 6’3”   Weight: 214 Prelude : While he had ...
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October 17, 2013

1983: Packers Defeat Redskins in 48-47 Monday Night Thriller

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The Green Bay Packers were facing a major challenge as they hosted the Washington Redskins on October 17, 1983. At 3-3, Head Coach Bart...
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October 16, 2013

1966: Dolphins Defeat Broncos for Franchise’s First Win

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As an American Football League expansion team, the Miami Dolphins were going through the typical growing pains in their inaugural seaso...