🏈On September 24, 1972 the New York Jets defeated the Baltimore Colts 44-34 in one of the greatest passing displays in Jets franchise history. New York quarterback Joe Namath set the franchise records for passing yards in a game (496) and passing touchdowns in a game (6), both of which still stand to this day. New York receiver Rich Caster finished with 204 yards (5th most in franchise history) and 3 touchdowns, while Eddie Bell finished with 197 yards (7th most in franchise history) and a touc

8.7K views · 116 reactions | On September 24, 1972 New York’s Joe Namath throws for 496 yards and 6 touchdowns as the Jets defeat Baltimore 44-34. Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas contributes 376 yards as the teams combine for a then record 872 passing yards. #BroadwayJoe #JoeWillie #JoeNamath #Jets #BaltimoreColts #JohnnyUnitas #JohnnyU #TheGoldenArm | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

🏈On October 8, 1972 the Miami Dolphins improve to 4-0 with a 27-17 win over the New York Jets at Shea Stadium. Dolphins running back Larry Csonka rushed 18 times for 105 yards while teammate Jim Kiick rushed 16 times for 53 yards and 2 touchdowns. Miami quarterback Bob Griese threw for 220 yards and a touchdown. Miami fumbled a punt deep in its own territory in the 4th quarter and allowed New York cut the lead to 24–17, but a late field goal by Garo Yepremian put the game out of reach.🏈 | Dave

25K views · 1K reactions | November 19, 1972: On this day 52 years ago, the Miami Dolphins defeated the New York Jets 28-24 in front of 78,166 fans at the Orange Bowl. Special thanks to Alex Carter for sending this NFL Films video narrated by Tom Brookshier. #orangebowl #MiamiDolphins #NewYorkJets #NFLFilms | Ghosts of the Orange Bowl | Facebook