Jan. 2 1961 George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the first American Football League championship game. 1965 The New York Jets sign Alabama quarterback Joe Namath for a reported $400,000, the most lucrative rookie contract in football history.
From sideline fires to the infamous “Tuck Rule” game, winter weather causes bitter cold temperatures, gusty winds and blizzard conditions for NFL games across the country.
San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel departed the 49ers 35-7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a left ankle injury with about five minutes left in the second quarter on Sunday.