1976 NFL Season
As originally written by Jimmy Delach:
PRESEASON
Friday 7/23: Steelers-College All-Stars (Chicago), 9:30, ABC. Frank Gifford, Bud Wilkinson, Lee Grosscup
Saturday 7/24: Lions-Broncos (Canton, OH - Hall of Fame Game), 2:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
Friday 8/6: Cowboys-Rams, 10:00, CBS. Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Saturday 8/14: Steelers-Redskins, 9:00, NBC. Curt Gowdy, John Brodie
Friday 8/20: Giants-Steelers, 8:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
Saturday 8/21: Rams-Raiders, 9:00, NBC. Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Sunday 8/22: Bengals-Vikings, 1:30, CBS. Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Saturday 8/28: Steelers-Cowboys, 9:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
Sunday 8/29: Raiders-49ers, 3:30, CBS. Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Saturday 9/4: Oilers-Cowboys, 9:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
Sunday 9/5: Vikings-Broncos, 3:30, NBC. Jim Simpson, Len Dawson
NOTE: The College All-Star game ended in the third quarter due to pouring rain, with Pittsburgh leading 24-0. This would be the final game of the series; the earlier starting time for the HOF game was in part because of ABC's coverage of the Summer Olympics.
WEEK 1, 1976 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/12:
Colts-Patriots, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Broncos-Bengals, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Rams-Falcons, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Tom Brookshier
Giants-Redskins, 1, CBS, Don Criqui, Sonny Jurgensen
Jets-Browns, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Lions-Bears, 2, CBS, Paul Hornung, Johnny Morris
Vikings-Saints, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Eagles-Cowboys, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Emerson Boozer
Chargers-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Jack Buck, Len Dawson
49ers-Packers, 2, CBS, Bob Costas, Tommy McDonald
Buccaneers-Oilers, 2, NBC, Ross Porter, Mike Haffner
Steelers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Cardinals-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Jim Thacker, Alex Hawkins
Monday 9/13:
Dolphins-Bills, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 2, 1976 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/19:
Falcons-Lions, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Browns-Steelers, 1, NBC, Jack Buck, Paul Maguire
Oilers-Bills, 1, NBC, Curt Gowdy, John Brodie
Dolphins-Patriots, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Giants-Eagles, 1, CBS, Don Criqui, Sonny Jurgensen
Chargers-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Seahawks-Redskins, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Alex Hawkins
Bengals-Colts, 2, NBC, Tim Ryan, Lionel Aldridge
Cowboys-Saints, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Emerson Boozer
Packers-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Bob Costas, Tom Matte
Bears-49ers, 4, CBS, Paul Hornung, Johnny Morris
Rams-Vikings, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Jets-Broncos, 4, NBC, Jim Simpson, Len Dawson
Monday 9/20:
Raiders-Chiefs, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 3, 1976 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/26:
Bills-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Jack Buck, Len Dawson
Packers-Bengals, 1, CBS, Jim Thacker, Emerson Boozer
Patriots-Steelers, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Jets-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Vikings-Lions, 1:30, CBS, Don Criqui, Sonny Jurgensen
Falcons-Bears, 2, CBS, Paul Hornung, Johnny Morris
Saints-Chiefs, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Alex Hawkins
Raiders-Oilers, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Colts-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Browns-Broncos, 4, NBC, Ross Porter, Mike Haffner
Giants-Rams, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Cardinals-Chargers, 4, CBS, Bob Costas, Tim Van Galder
49ers-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Monday 9/27:
Redskins-Eagles, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
Note: Kickoff of the MIN-DET game was delayed 30 minutes due to the Vikings' team bus being stuck in traffic.
WEEK 4, 1976 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/3:
Bengals-Browns, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, Don Meredith
Chiefs-Bills, 1, NBC, Ross Porter, Mike Haffner
Raiders-Patriots, 1, NBC, Curt Gowdy, John Brodie
Eagles-Falcons, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Alex Hawkins
Redskins-Bears, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Lions-Packers, 2, CBS, Paul Hornung, Johnny Morris
Oilers-Saints, 2, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Giants-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Emerson Boozer
Buccaneers-Colts, 2, NBC, Tim Ryan, Lionel Aldridge
Cowboys-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Jim Thacker, Sonny Jurgensen
Rams-Dolphins, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Jets-49ers, 4, NBC, Jack Buck, Paul Maguire
Chargers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Monday 10/4:
Steelers-Vikings, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 5, 1976 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/10:
Bills-Jets, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Cowboys-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Chiefs-Redskins, 1, NBC, Jack Buck, Len Dawson
Patriots-Lions, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Steelers-Browns, 1, NBC, Dick Stockton, Mike Haffner
Buccaneers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Tim Ryan, Lionel Aldridge
Falcons-Saints, 2, CBS, Don Criqui, Sonny Jurgensen
Bears-Vikings, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Johnny Morris
Broncos-Oilers, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Eagles-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Seahawks-Packers (Milwaukee), 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Johnny Unitas
Dolphins-Colts, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Raiders-Chargers, 4, NBC, Ross Porter, Paul Maguire
Monday 10/11:
49ers-Rams, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 6, 1976 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/17:
Colts-Bills, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, Len Dawson
Bengals-Steelers, 1, NBC, Curt Gowdy, John Brodie
Browns-Falcons, 1, NBC, Jack Buck, Floyd Little
Lions-Redskins, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, Sonny Jurgensen
Seahawks-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Don Criqui, Alex Hawkins
Giants-Vikings, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Emerson Boozer
Eagles-Packers, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Tom Matte
Bears-Rams, 4, CBS, Paul Hornung, Johnny Morris
Cowboys-Cardinals, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Oilers-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Chiefs-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Mike Haffner
Saints-49ers, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Raiders-Broncos, 4, NBC, Ross Porter, Paul Maguire
Monday 10/18:
Jets-Patriots, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 7, 1976 - CBS and NBC Doubleheader:
Saturday 10/23:
Falcons-49ers, 10, WAGA-Atlanta, Bill Hartman, Wayne Walker
Sunday 10/24:
Colts-Jets, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Vikings-Eagles, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Patriots-Bills, 1, NBC, Tim Ryan, Lionel Aldridge
Steelers-Giants, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Chargers-Browns, 1, NBC, Jack Buck, Len Dawson
Rams-Saints, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Bears-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Bengals-Oilers, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Broncos-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Lions-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Packers-Raiders, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Emerson Boozer
Dolphins-Buccaneers, 4, NBC, Ross Porter, Mike Haffner
Monday 10/25:
Cardinals-Redskins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 8, 1976 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/31:
Browns-Bengals, 1, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Packers-Lions, 1, CBS, Bob Costas, Emerson Boozer
Chiefs-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Mike Haffner
Vikings-Bears, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Patriots-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Jack Buck, Paul Maguire
Saints-Falcons, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Sonny Jurgensen
Jets-Bills, 1, NBC, Tim Ryan, Lionel Aldridge
Eagles-Giants, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Chargers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, Len Dawson
49ers-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Dick Butkus
Cowboys-Redskins, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Broncos-Raiders, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Seahawks-Rams, 4, CBS, Don Criqui, Alex Hawkins
Monday 11/1:
Oilers-Colts, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 9, 1976 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/7:
Bills-Patriots, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Dolphins-Jets, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, Len Dawson
Cardinals-Eagles, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Browns-Oilers, 2, NBC, Tim Ryan, Paul Maguire
Saints-Packers (Milwaukee), 2, CBS, Jim Thacker, Emerson Boozer
Giants-Cowboys, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Raiders-Bears, 2, NBC, Curt Gowdy, John Brodie
Steelers-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Ross Porter, Lionel Aldridge
Falcons-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Bob Costas, Tom Matte
Colts-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jack Buck, Mike Haffner
Lions-Vikings, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Buccaneers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Redskins-49ers, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Monday 11/8:
Rams-Bengals, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 10, 1976 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/14:
Oilers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Eagles-Browns, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Emerson Boozer
49ers-Falcons, 1, CBS, Don Criqui, Alex Hawkins
Buccaneers-Jets, 1, NBC, Dick Stockton, Mike Haffner
Redskins-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Lions-Saints, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Packers-Bears, 2, CBS, Bob Costas, Sonny Jurgensen
Patriots-Colts, 2, NBC, Jack Buck, Len Dawson
Seahawks-Vikings, 2, CBS, Jim Thacker, Tom Matte
Broncos-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Chiefs-Raiders, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Paul Maguire
Dolphins-Steelers, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Cardinals-Rams, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Monday 11/15:
Bills-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 11, 1976 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/21:
Bears-Lions, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Johnny Morris
Browns-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Cowboys-Falcons, 1, CBS, Bob Costas, Emerson Boozer
Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Curt Gowdy, John Brodie
Patriots-Jets, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, Len Dawson
Raiders-Eagles, 1, NBC, Jack Buck, Paul Maguire
Chargers-Bills, 1, NBC, Ross Porter, Mike Haffner
Bengals-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Floyd Little
Vikings-Packers (Milwaukee), 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Rams-49ers, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Saints-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Jim Thacker, Bob Lilly
Giants-Broncos, 4, CBS, Don Criqui, Sonny Jurgensen
Redskins-Cardinals, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Monday 11/22:
Colts-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 12, 1976 - NBC Doubleheader
Thursday 11/25:
Bills-Lions, 12:30, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Cardinals-Cowboys, 3:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Sunday 11/28:
Broncos-Patriots, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Dolphins-Browns, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Eagles-Redskins, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Sonny Jurgensen
Seahawks-Giants, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Tom Brookshier
Falcons-Oilers, 2, CBS, Jim Thacker, Emerson Boozer
Bears-Packers, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Johnny Unitas
Jets-Colts, 2, NBC, Jack Buck, Paul Maguire
Chiefs-Chargers, 4, NBC, Ross Porter, Lionel Aldridge
Saints-Rams, 4, CBS, Don Criqui, Paul Hornung
Steelers-Bengals, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Buccaneers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Stockton, Paul Maguire
Monday 11/29:
Vikings-49ers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 13, 1976 - NBC Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/4:
Colts-Cardinals, 1, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Falcons-Rams, 3:30, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Sunday 12/5:
Cowboys-Eagles, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Emerson Boozer
Lions-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Oilers-Browns, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Saints-Patriots, 1, CBS, Bob Costas, Tom Matte
Buccaneers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Dick Stockton, Paul Maguire
Redskins-Jets, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Packers-Vikings, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Alex Hawkins
Bills-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Bears-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Don Criqui, Sonny Jurgensen
Chiefs-Broncos, 4, NBC, Ross Porter OR Jay Randolph, Sam DeLuca
49ers-Chargers, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Monday 12/6:
Bengals-Raiders, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
WEEK 14, 1976 - CBS Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/11:
Vikings-Dolphins, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung
Steelers-Oilers, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, John Brodie
Rams-Lions, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
Sunday 12/12:
Bengals-Jets, 1, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Packers-Falcons, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Unitas
Patriots-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Sam DeLuca
Cardinals-Giants, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Emerson Boozer
Seahawks-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jim Thacker, Alex Hawkins
Bills-Colts, 2, NBC, Jim Simpson, Len Dawson
Browns-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Jack Buck, Paul Maguire
Broncos-Bears, 2, NBC, Dick Stockton, Floyd Little
49ers-Saints, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Chargers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Ross Porter, Mike Haffner
Redskins-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS:
Saturday 12/18:
Redskins-Vikings, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, Paul Hornung, Irv Cross
Patriots-Raiders, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
Sunday 12/19:
Steelers-Colts, 2, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Rams-Cowboys, 5:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier, Irv Cross
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Sunday 12/26:
Rams-Vikings, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier, Sam Huff
Steelers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
SUPER BOWL XI from Pasadena, CA:
Sunday 1/9: Raiders-Vikings, 3:30, NBC, Curt Gowdy, Don Meredith
PRO BOWL from Seattle:
Monday 1/17: NFC-AFC, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Alex Karras, Howard Cosell
* = uncertain, any help is appreciated
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