1980 NFL Season

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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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