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Len Dawson Struggles: Chiefs QB Sets Unwanted NFL Record with 7 Fumbles

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    November 16 1976 St Louis Cardinals vs Dallas Cowboys

    November 16, 1976
  • Patriots Born: AFL Adds Eighth Franchise in 1959 Milestone Moment

    Patriots Born: AFL Adds Eighth Franchise in 1959 Milestone Moment

    November 16, 1959
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  • The Heidi Game Shock: Raiders Score Twice After Broadcast Cuts Off

    The Heidi Game Shock: Raiders Score Twice After Broadcast Cuts Off

    November 17, 1968
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    1946 Week 9 Recap

    November 17, 1946
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  • Art Monk Reaches Milestone: Becomes Third Player with 700 Career Receptions

    Art Monk Reaches Milestone: Becomes Third Player with 700 Career Receptions

    November 18, 1990
  • 1945 Week 5 Season Recap

    1945 Week 5 Season Recap

    November 18, 1945

NFL History

Jamal Lewis Explodes: Record 295-Yard Rushing Day Stuns Browns in 2003

September 14, 2003 14

Marvin Harrison Breaks Record: Colts Star Sets New Single-Season Catch Mark

December 15, 2002 17

Emmitt Smith Breaks Record: Cowboys Legend Becomes NFL’s All-Time Rushing Leader

October 27, 2002 14

Jerry Rice Breaks Record: Becomes NFL’s All-Time Yards Leader in 2002

September 29, 2002 12

Playoffs

Music City Miracle: Titans Shock Bills with Stunning 75-Yard Lateral TD

Music City Miracle: Titans Shock Bills with Stunning 75-Yard Lateral TD

January 8, 2000
Playoff Shootout: Bills and Dolphins Combine for Record 1,038 Yards in 1995

Playoff Shootout: Bills and Dolphins Combine for Record 1,038 Yards in 1995

December 30, 1995
The Greatest Comeback: Bills Rally from 32 Down to Shock Oilers in OT

The Greatest Comeback: Bills Rally from 32 Down to Shock Oilers in OT

January 3, 1993
Broncos Advance After Byner’s Costly Late Fumble Broncos Advance After Byner’s Costly Late Fumble

Broncos Advance After Byner’s Costly Late Fumble

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Super Bowl

Terrell Davis Takes Over: 3 TDs Lift Broncos to Super Bowl XXXII Win

Terrell Davis Takes Over: 3 TDs Lift Broncos to Super Bowl XXXII Win

January 25, 1998
Cowboys Make History: Dallas Wins Third Super Bowl in Four Years

Cowboys Make History: Dallas Wins Third Super Bowl in Four Years

January 28, 1996
Steve Young Sets Record: 6 TDs Power 49ers to Fifth Super Bowl Title

Steve Young Sets Record: 6 TDs Power 49ers to Fifth Super Bowl Title

January 29, 1995
Emmitt Smith, Cowboys Repeat as Super Bowl Champs emmit-smith

Emmitt Smith, Cowboys Repeat as Super Bowl Champs

January 30, 1994

NFL Championship Game

Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 14–0

Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 14–0

December 18, 1949
Eagles defeated the Cardinals in a Blizzard

Eagles defeated the Cardinals in a Blizzard

December 19, 1948
Chicago Cardinals win the NFL Championship Game 28-21 over the Philadelphia Eagles

Chicago Cardinals win the NFL Championship Game 28-21 over the Philadelphia Eagles

December 28, 1947
Backs Frank Filchock and Merle Hapes of the Giants were questioned about an attempt by a New York man to fix the championship game

Backs Frank Filchock and Merle Hapes of the Giants were questioned about an attempt by a New York man to fix the championship game

December 22, 1946

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