4-10 (.286)
League Note
The AFL and NFL were officially merged into a single league and renamed the AFC and NFC. Although the leagues agreed upon the merger and played in the Superbowl since 1966, this marked the beginning of single league, which included integration of regular season schedules.
Stadium
Attendance
439,688 total
62,813 per game
62,813 per game
1970 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
46
Richard Caster WR
5
108
Clifford McClain RB
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On September 21, 1970, the New York Jets faced off against the Cleveland Browns in...
New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns - NFL Radio Broadcast / On September 21, 1970, the New York Jets faced off against the Cleveland Browns in an early season NFL game. The Jets, led by the legendary Joe Namath, were coming off a historic Super Bowl III victory in the previous season. The Browns, on the other hand, were in the midst of a transition period under head coach Blanton Collier, having lost the 1969 NFL Championship game. This game was not just another regular season match-up, but also marked the debut of Monday Night Football on ABC, a significant milestone in the history of sports broadcasting that would forever change the way Americans consumed football. As we delve into this game, we see two teams, each with their own narratives, clashing under the bright lights of prime-time television, setting the stage for an exciting contest.