1980 NFL Season
As originally written by Jimmy Delach:
PRESEASON
Saturday 8/2: Chargers-Packers (Canton, OH - Hall of Fame Game), 3:30, ABC. Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Friday 8/15: Steelers-Falcons, 9:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Sunday 8/17: Saints-Oilers, 1:00, CBS. Gary Bender, John Madden
Saturday 8/23: Oilers-Cowboys, 9:00, NBC. Don Criqui, John Brodie
Sunday 8/24: Eagles-Patriots, 12:30, ABC. Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Friday 8/29: Patriots-Seahawks, 8:30, NBC. Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Saturday 8/30: Steelers-Cowboys, 9:00, CBS. Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram, Roger Staubach
NOTE: The 8/2 HOF Game was ended in the third quarter with no score due to torrential rain and lightning.
WEEK 1, 1980 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/7:
Falcons-Vikings, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, John Madden
Bears-Packers, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Browns-Patriots, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Dolphins-Bills, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Mike Haffner
Giants-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Tom Brookshier
49ers-Saints, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Buccaneers-Bengals, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Colts-Jets, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Broncos-Eagles, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Lions-Rams, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Raiders-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Chargers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, Carl Eller
Monday 9/8:
Cowboys-Redskins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 2, 1980 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 9/11:
Rams-Buccaneers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Sunday 9/14:
Falcons-Patriots, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Jets-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Eagles-Vikings, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Lions-Packers (Milwaukee), 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Saints-Bears, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Steelers-Colts, 2, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Seahawks-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Mike Adamle, Bob Trumpy
Bengals-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Bob Costas, Mike Haffner
Cowboys-Broncos, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Raiders-Chargers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cardinals-49ers, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Redskins-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Monday 9/15:
Oilers-Browns, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 3, 1980 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/21:
Chiefs-Browns, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, Carl Eller
Dolphins-Falcons, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Dave Rowe
Vikings-Bears, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Steelers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Cardinals-Lions, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Johnny Morris
49ers-Jets, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Colts-Oilers, 2, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Bills-Saints, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Packers-Rams, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Patriots-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Bob Costas, Len Dawson
Chargers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Buccaneers-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Redskins-Raiders, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Monday 9/22:
Giants-Eagles, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
WEEK 4, 1980 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/28:
Bears-Steelers, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Browns-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Cowboys-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Oilers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Dave Rowe
Rams-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Vikings-Lions, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Saints-Dolphins, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Raiders-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Eagles-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Falcons-49ers, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Jets-Colts, 4, NBC, Bob Costas, Len Dawson
Chargers-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Seahawks-Redskins, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 9/29:
Broncos-Patriots, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 5, 1980 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/5:
Colts-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, Carl Eller
Broncos-Browns, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Lions-Falcons, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Patriots-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Dave Rowe
Steelers-Vikings, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cardinals-Saints, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Seahawks-Oilers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Redskins-Eagles, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Bengals-Packers, 2, NBC, Mike Adamle, Mike Haffner
Bills-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Chiefs-Raiders, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Giants-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
49ers-Rams, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Monday 10/6:
Buccaneers-Bears, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
WEEK 6, 1980 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/12:
Colts-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Bengals-Steelers, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Packers-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Hank Stram
Dolphins-Patriots, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Dave Rowe
Eagles-Giants, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Bears-Vikings, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Rams-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
49ers-Cowboys, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Browns-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Oilers-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, Mike Haffner
Saints-Lions, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Jets-Falcons, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Chargers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/13:
Redskins-Broncos, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 7, 1980 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/19:
Bills-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cowboys-Eagles, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Packers-Browns, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Paul Warfield
Vikings-Bengals, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Jim Marshall
Cardinals-Redskins, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Seahawks-Jets, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Falcons-Saints, 2, CBS, Jim Kelly, Sonny Jurgensen
Lions-Bears, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Chiefs-Broncos, 2, KCMO-Kansas City, Don Fortune, Paul Maguire; KOA-Denver, Larry Zimmer, Ron Zappolo
Patriots-Colts, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Rams-49ers, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Giants-Chargers, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Hank Stram
Buccaneers-Oilers, 4, CBS, Gil Santos, George Allen
Monday 10/20:
Raiders-Steelers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 8, 1980 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/26:
Broncos-Giants, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Gene Washington
Rams-Falcons, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Vikings-Packers, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Patriots-Bills, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Saints-Redskins, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Steelers-Browns, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Cardinals-Colts, 2, CBS, Dick Stockton, Johnny Morris
Bears-Eagles, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Bengals-Oilers, 4, NBC, Mike Adamle, Mike Haffner
Lions-Chiefs, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Seahawks-Raiders, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Buccaneers-49ers, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Jim Hill
Chargers-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
Monday 10/27:
Dolphins-Jets, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
WEEK 9, 1980 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/2:
Falcons-Bills, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Jim Kelly
Colts-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Gene Washington
Packers-Steelers, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Giants-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Chargers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
49ers-Lions, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Cowboys-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Oilers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Dolphins-Raiders, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Vikings-Redskins, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Saints-Rams, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Jets-Patriots, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Eagles-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Monday 11/3:
Bears-Browns, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 10, 1980 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/9:
Cowboys-Giants, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Steelers-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Redskins-Bears, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Falcons-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Browns-Colts, 2, NBC, Merle Harmon, Carl Eller
Lions-Vikings, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Johnny Morris
49ers-Packers (Milwaukee), 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Bills-Jets, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Bengals-Raiders, 4, NBC, Bob Costas, Gene Washington
Broncos-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Chiefs-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Mike Adamle, Mike Haffner
Dolphins-Rams, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Eagles-Saints, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Monday 11/10:
Patriots-Oilers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 11, 1980 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/16:
Colts-Lions, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Gene Washington
Bills-Bengals, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Dave Rowe
Browns-Steelers, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Packers-Giants, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Rams-Patriots, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Saints-Falcons, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Eagles-Redskins, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Cardinals-Cowboys, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Buccaneers-Vikings, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Oilers-Bears, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Chiefs-Chargers, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Jets-Broncos, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
49ers-Dolphins, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Monday 11/17:
Raiders-Seahawks, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 12, 1980 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/20:
Chargers-Dolphins, 8:30, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Sunday 11/23:
Colts-Patriots, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Dave Rowe
Bears-Falcons, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Bengals-Browns, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Gene Washington
Lions-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Oilers-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Raiders-Eagles, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Bob Trumpy
Steelers-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Packers-Vikings, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Chiefs-Cardinals, 2, NBC, Bob Costas, Carl Eller*
Giants-49ers, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Seahawks-Broncos, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Redskins-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Monday 11/24:
Rams-Saints, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 13, 1980 - NBC Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/27:
Bears-Lions, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier, Irv Cross
Seahawks-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Sunday 11/30:
Dolphins-Steelers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Cardinals-Giants, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Redskins-Falcons, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Bills-Colts, 2, NBC, Merle Harmon, Carl Eller
Bengals-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Mike Haffner
Vikings-Saints, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Buccaneers-Packers (Milwaukee), 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Browns-Oilers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Patriots-49ers, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Jets-Rams, 4, NBC, Bob Costas, Gene Washington
Eagles-Chargers, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Monday 12/1:
Broncos-Raiders, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 14, 1980 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 12/4:
Steelers-Oilers, 8:30, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
Sunday 12/7:
Falcons-Eagles, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Colts-Bengals, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, Carl Eller
Rams-Bills, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Vikings-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Jets-Browns, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Chargers-Redskins, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Lions-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Packers-Bears, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Cowboys-Raiders, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Broncos-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph*, Mike Haffner*
Saints-49ers, 4, CBS, Jim Kelly, Jim Hill
Giants-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Monday 12/8:
Patriots-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
The NE-Mia game on 12/8 was where Howard broke news of John Lennon's assassination near the end of regulation.
WEEK 15, 1980 - NBC Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/13:
Giants-Redskins, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Seahawks-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Sunday 12/14:
Bills-Patriots, 1, NBC, Bob Costas, Gene Washington
Browns-Vikings, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Oilers-Packers, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Dave Rowe
Chiefs-Steelers, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Saints-Jets, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Cardinals-Eagles, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
49ers-Falcons, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Bengals-Bears, 2, NBC, Dick Enberg, Bob Trumpy
Dolphins-Colts, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, Carl Eller
Raiders-Broncos, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Buccaneers-Lions, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Monday 12/15:
Cowboys-Rams, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 16, 1980 - CBS Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/20:
Jets-Dolphins, 12:30, NBC, Announcerless Game, Bryant Gumbel
Note: While there was indeed no play-by-play man or analyst, after each commercial break, Gumbel would set up the game situation at hand, give the score and provide a few statistical and injury updates.
Bears-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Sunday 12/21:
Browns-Bengals, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Packers-Lions, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Vikings-Oilers, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roger Staubach
Patriots-Saints, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, Bob Trumpy
Raiders-Giants, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Redskins-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Sonny Jurgensen
Chiefs-Colts, 2, NBC, Mike Adamle, Dave Rowe
Falcons-Rams, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Bills-49ers, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Mike Haffner
Broncos-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Eagles-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Monday 12/22:
Steelers-Chargers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WILD CARD GAMES:
Sunday 12/28:
Rams-Cowboys, 1:30, CBS, Gary Bender, John Madden
Oilers-Raiders, 5, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson, Bob Trumpy
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS:
Saturday 1/3:
Vikings-Eagles, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Bills-Chargers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Sunday 1/4:
Raiders-Browns, 12:30, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie, Mike Adamle
Cowboys-Falcons, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Sunday 1/11:
Cowboys-Eagles, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Raiders-Chargers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, John Brodie, Len Dawson
SUPER BOWL XV from New Orleans:
Sunday 1/25: Raiders-Eagles, 6, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, John Brodie, Len Dawson
PRO BOWL from Honolulu:
Sunday 2/1: NFC-AFC, 4, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell, Lynn Swann
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