Joe Namath
FILE - This Feb. 5, 2011, file photo shows Steve Sabol during an interview in Dallas. NFL films pioneer Steve Sabol was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Tagliabue, NFL Films' Sabol headed to Hall of Fame

By Barry Wilner Jan. 15, 2020 08:30 AM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
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...

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2019 file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas greets reporters during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Florham Park, N.J. Joe Douglas understands the frustrations of generations of New York Jets fans. Douglas wants more from the team — more winning, more meaningful games late in the season, more communication. He knows the task at hand for him is building a squad that ends a nine-year postseason drought and, ultimately, deliver the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance since the days of Broadway Joe. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
GM liked Jets' finish, but aims for big improvements in 2020

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 31, 2019 05:04 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Buffalo Bills' Dean Marlowe (31) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Jets close season with 13-6 win over playoff-bound Bills

By John Wawrow Dec. 29, 2019 04:22 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 26, 2019 06:47 PM EST

Jets-Bills Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 12:03 PM EST
NEW YORK JETS (6-9) at BUFFALO (10-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Bills by 3 1/2 RECORD...

Brady, Brees, Rodgers in 22 QB finalists for All-Time Team

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2019 07:40 PM EST
Three active quarterbacks — Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers — and 18 Pro Football Hall of Famers are among 22 finalists at quarterback for the NFL's...

New York Jets linebacker Tarell Basham (93) celebrates an interception with teammates in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Late surge has Jets finishing season with guarded optimism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 23, 2019 05:32 PM EST

Raiders-Jets Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 11:57 AM EST
OAKLAND (6-4) at NEW YORK JETS (3-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Raiders by 3 RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 1968, file photo, New York Jets' quarterback Joe Namath (12) sweeps around the right side past Oakland Raider defenders Ralph Oliver (56) and Dan Conners (55) to score from the one-yard line during the second quarter of a football game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. The Jets were leading 32-29 when the childrens classic "Heidi" began on NBC, interrupting the final minutes of the game which the Raiders won 43-32 in one of the most dramatic rallies in AFL history. (AP Photo/File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-The Heidi Game

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2019 01:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 1968, file photo, New York Jets' quarterback Joe Namath (12) sweeps around the right side past Oakland Raider defenders Ralph Oliver (56) and Dan Conners (55) to score from the one-yard line during the second quarter of a football game at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. The Jets were leading 32-29 when the childrens classic "Heidi" began on NBC, interrupting the final minutes of the game which the Raiders won 43-32 in one of the most dramatic rallies in AFL history. (AP Photo/File)
“Heidi” interrupted Jets-Raiders, affected NFL TV coverage

By Barry Wilner Nov. 19, 2019 01:16 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Can we talk? Darnold, Gase huddle helped revive Jets offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 18, 2019 06:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 1982, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) sneaks across the goal line for the 49ers first score in the first quarter of Super Bowl XVI at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. A pair of Super Bowl winning teams that launched dynasties in San Francisco and New England highlighted the list of the NFL's greatest teams, numbers 31-100. Coming in at No. 31 was the 1981 San Francisco 49ers led by coach Bill Walsh and quarterback Joe Montana. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine, File)
NFL reveals top teams, Nos. 31-100

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2019 10:00 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) scores a touchdown in front of Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Rivers' 3 INTs send Chargers to 26-24 loss to Raiders

By Josh Dubow Nov. 08, 2019 01:14 AM EST

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur walks off the field after the Giants lost 37-18 to the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants may have to make 2 injury-related changes on O-line

Nov. 07, 2019 05:32 PM EST

FILE - In this 1936, file photo, Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals swings during a baseball game. (AP Photo/File)
Essay: What is America's game? 3 sports, 3 American eras

By Ted Anthony Oct. 25, 2019 03:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 1971, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath, wearing his white fur coat, watches from the sidelines as the Baltimore Colts defeat the Jets, 14-13, at New York's Shea Stadium. Namath is the NFL’s greatest character. Guaranteed. The Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback who guaranteed his three-touchdown underdog New York Jets would beat the mighty Baltimore Colts in the third Super Bowl was a solid choice in balloting conducted by The Associated Press in conjunction with the league’s celebration of its 100th season. (AP Photo/File)
Guaranteed: Joe Namath voted NFL's greatest character

By Barry Wilner Oct. 18, 2019 11:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 25, 1960, file photo, American Football League owners meet at the offices of Harry Wismer, president of the New York Titans, in New York. Left to right, front: Harry Wismer, New York Titans; Joe Foss, of the AFC; Lamar Hunt, Dallas and Bud Adams, Houston. Rear from left are: Bill Sullivan, Boston; Chet Soda, Oakland; Ralph Wilson, Buffalo and Bill Howsam, Denver. The AFL launched in 1960. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)
A look at the NFL in the 1960s

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 1966 file photo showing Los Angeles Rams football player David "Deacon" Jones. Rams defensive end Deacon Jones might have been the most feared player in the league after being drafted in the 14th round in 1961 out of South Carolina State. (AP Photo/File)
A look at the NFL in the 1960s

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2019 12:29 PM EDT