1986 NFL Season
As originally written by Jimmy Delach and Tim Brulia:
PRESEASON
Saturday 8/2: Patriots-Cardinals (Canton, OH - Hall of Fame Game), 2:30, ABC. Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
Sunday 8/3: Bears-Cowboys (London), 1:00, NBC. Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Paul Maguire
Sunday 8/10: Raiders-49ers, 3:00, CBS. Pat Summerall, John Madden
Friday 8/15: Browns-Dolphins, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
Saturday 8/16: Cowboys-Raiders, 9:00, NBC. Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Friday 8/22: Steelers-Cowboys, 8:00, ABC. Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
Saturday 8/23: Cardinals-Bears, 9:00, CBS. Verne Lundquist, John Madden
Friday 8/29: Rams-Broncos, 9:00, NBC. Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Saturday 8/30: Oilers-Cowboys, 9:00, CBS. Verne Lundquist, John Madden
WEEK 1, 1986 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/7:
Falcons-Saints, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Browns-Bears, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Lions-Vikings, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Oilers-Packers, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Sam Rutigliano
Rams-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Eagles-Redskins, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, John Madden
49ers-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Bengals-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Len Berman, John Hannah
Colts-Patriots, 4, NBC, Bob Lobel, Reggie Rucker
Raiders-Broncos, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Dolphins-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Jimmy Cefalo
Jets-Bills, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Steelers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Rowe
Monday 9/8:
Giants-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 2, 1986 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 9/11:
Patriots-Jets, 8, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
Sunday 9/14:
Bills-Bengals, 1, NBC, Len Berman, John Hannah
Browns-Oilers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Jon Morris
Cowboys-Lions, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Packers-Saints, 1, CBS, Wayne Walker, Johnny Morris
Raiders-Redskins, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Eagles-Bears, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Cardinals-Falcons, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden
Chargers-Giants, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Colts-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Chiefs-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Jimmy Cefalo
Vikings-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
49ers-Rams, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 9/15:
Broncos-Steelers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 3, 1986 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 9/18:
Bengals-Browns, 8, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
Sunday 9/21:
Falcons-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Broncos-Eagles, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Rams-Colts, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Dolphins-Jets, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Steelers-Vikings, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Cardinals-Bills, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Seahawks-Patriots, 1, NBC, Tom Davis, Dave Rowe
Buccaneers-Lions, 1, CBS, Wayne Walker, Johnny Morris
Oilers-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Saints-49ers, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Giants-Raiders, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Redskins-Chargers, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Monday 9/22:
Bears-Packers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 4, 1986 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/28:
Bears-Bengals, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Lions-Browns, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden
Packers-Vikings, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Chiefs-Bills, 1, NBC, Tom Davis, Dave Rowe
Rams-Eagles, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Saints-Giants, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Steelers-Oilers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Sam Rutigliano
49ers-Dolphins, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Seahawks-Redskins, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Falcons-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Patriots-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Jets-Colts, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Chargers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Monday 9/29:
Cowboys-Cardinals, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 5, 1986 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/5:
Bengals-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, NBC, Len Berman, Reggie Rucker
Browns-Steelers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Oilers-Lions, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Butch Johnson
Raiders-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Dolphins-Patriots, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Vikings-Bears, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Giants-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Eagles-Falcons, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Redskins-Saints, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Bills-Jets, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Cowboys-Broncos, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Colts-49ers, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Dave Rowe
Buccaneers-Rams, 4, CBS, Wayne Walker, Johnny Morris
Monday 10/6:
Chargers-Seahawks, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 6, 1986 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/12:
Bills-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Bears-Oilers, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Lions-Packers, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, Johnny Morris
Chiefs-Browns, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Butch Johnson
Rams-Falcons, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Saints-Colts, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Jets-Patriots, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Cardinals-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Ralph Hacker, Dan Jiggetts
Redskins-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Broncos-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Vikings-49ers, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Eagles-Giants, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Seahawks-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/13:
Steelers-Bengals, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Lynn Swann
WEEK 7, 1986 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/19:
Bears-Vikings, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Cowboys-Eagles, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Packers-Browns, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, Johnny Morris
Oilers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Butch Johnson
Colts-Bills, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Sam Rutigliano
Raiders-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Patriots-Steelers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Cardinals-Redskins, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
49ers-Falcons, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Buccaneers-Saints, 1, CBS, Wayne Walker, Dan Jiggetts
Lions-Rams, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Pat Haden
Giants-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Chargers-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Monday 10/20:
Broncos-Jets, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 8, 1986 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/26:
Bengals-Steelers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Reggie Rucker
Browns-Vikings, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Lions-Bears, 1, CBS, Wayne Walker, Johnny Morris
Raiders-Oilers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Dolphins-Colts, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Griese
Patriots-Bills, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Sam Rutigliano
Saints-Jets, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Chargers-Eagles, 1, NBC, Kevin Slaten, Dave Rowe
49ers-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Buccaneers-Chiefs, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Falcons-Rams, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Joe Theismann
Cardinals-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Seahawks-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/27:
Redskins-Giants, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 9, 1986 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/2:
Falcons-Patriots, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Bills-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Steve Grad, Sam Rutigliano
Bengals-Lions, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Jimmy Cefalo
Browns-Colts, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Reggie Rucker
Cowboys-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Packers-Steelers, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, Johnny Morris
Oilers-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Bob Trumpy
Eagles-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
49ers-Saints, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Broncos-Raiders, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Merlin Olsen
Chiefs-Chargers, 4, NBC, Fred Roggin, Dave Rowe
Vikings-Redskins, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Jets-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Monday 11/3:
Rams-Bears, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 10, 1986 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/9:
Bears-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Bengals-Oilers, 1, NBC, Steve Grad, Sam Rutigliano
Rams-Saints, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Vikings-Lions, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, Johnny Morris
Patriots-Colts, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Bob Griese
Jets-Falcons, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Steelers-Bills, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Reggie Rucker
Seahawks-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Dave Rowe
Redskins-Packers, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Raiders-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Giants-Eagles, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Cardinals-49ers, 4, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Chargers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Monday 11/10:
Dolphins-Browns, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 11, 1986 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/16:
Bears-Falcons, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Lions-Eagles, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Hank Stram
Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Reggie Rucker
Dolphins-Bills, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, John Hannah
Saints-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Ralph Hacker, Dan Jiggetts
Giants-Vikings, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Seahawks-Bengals, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Buccaneers-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Wayne Walker, Johnny Morris
Browns-Raiders, 4, NBC, Mel Proctor, Dave Rowe
Cowboys-Chargers, 4, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Colts-Jets, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Chiefs-Broncos, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Patriots-Rams, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 11/17:
49ers-Redskins, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 12, 1986 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/20:
Raiders-Chargers, 8, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
Sunday 11/23:
Bills-Patriots, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Broncos-Giants, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Lions-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Wayne Walker, Terry Bradshaw
Packers-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Colts-Oilers, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Reggie Rucker
Vikings-Bengals, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Steelers-Browns, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Falcons-49ers, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Cowboys-Redskins, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Chiefs-Cardinals, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Saints-Rams, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Eagles-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Monday 11/24:
Jets-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 13, 1986 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/27:
Packers-Lions, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Seahawks-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Bob Griese
Sunday 11/30:
Bills-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Butch Johnson
Oilers-Browns, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Reggie Rucker
Rams-Jets, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Patriots-Saints, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Sam Rutigliano
Steelers-Bears, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Chargers-Colts, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Dave Rowe
Buccaneers-Vikings, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Redskins-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Falcons-Dolphins, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Bengals-Broncos, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Eagles-Raiders, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Monday 12/1:
Giants-49ers, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 14, 1986 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 12/7:
Bengals-Patriots, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Browns-Bills, 1, NBC, Len Berman, John Hannah
Broncos-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Lions-Steelers, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Dick Vermeil
Colts-Falcons, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Butch Johnson
Dolphins-Saints, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Reggie Rucker
Vikings-Packers, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Giants-Redskins, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Cardinals-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Buccaneers-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Oilers-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Jets-49ers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cowboys-Rams, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
Monday 12/8:
Raiders-Seahawks, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 15, 1986 - NBC Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/13:
Steelers-Jets, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Ahmad Rashad
Redskins-Broncos, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Sunday 12/14:
Bills-Colts, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Sam Rutigliano
Browns-Bengals, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Packers-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Wayne Walker, Tom Brookshier
Saints-Falcons, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Eagles-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Cardinals-Giants, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
49ers-Patriots, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Chiefs-Raiders, 4, NBC, Tom Hammond, Reggie Rucker
Dolphins-Rams, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo, Bob Griese
Vikings-Oilers, 4, CBS, Jim Hill, Pat Haden
Seahawks-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Dave Rowe
Monday 12/15:
Bears-Lions, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WEEK 16, 1986 - CBS Doubleheader:
Friday 12/19:
Rams-49ers, 8, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
Saturday 12/20:
Packers-Giants, 12:30, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf, John Dockery
Broncos-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Sunday 12/21:
Falcons-Lions, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Hank Stram
Bills-Oilers, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Sam Rutigliano
Chiefs-Steelers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Saints-Vikings, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Terry Bradshaw
Jets-Bengals, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Chargers-Browns, 1, NBC, Tom Hammond, Jon Morris
Buccaneers-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Dick Vermeil
Redskins-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, Joe Theismann
Bears-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Colts-Raiders, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Jimmy Cefalo
Monday 12/22:
Patriots-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford
WILD CARD GAMES::
Sunday 12/28:
Chiefs-Jets, 12:30, NBC, Marv Albert, Bob Griese
Rams-Redskins, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS:
Saturday 1/3:
Jets-Browns, 12:30, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Redskins-Bears, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Dan Dierdorf
Sunday 1/4:
49ers-Giants, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
Patriots-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Sunday 1/11:
Broncos-Browns, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Bob Griese
Redskins-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
SUPER BOWL XXI from Pasadena:
Sunday 1/25: Broncos-Giants, 6, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden, Irv Cross
PRO BOWL from Honolulu:
Sunday 2/1: NFC-AFC, 4, ABC, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, Lynn Swann