"The NFL Today" Late Game Halftime Report September 24, 1978 CBS Sports' Brent Musburger leads off with highlights of the Browns-Steelers overtime contest, and the blown officiating call that doomed Cleveland. After providing an injury update on Jets quarterback Richard Todd, Brent and Irv Cross then take us through all the day's scores and several highlights, including the Oilers-Rams — featuring Earl Campbell's classic runaway rumble, Jets-Redskins, Saints-Bengals, and Chiefs-Broncos.

An 80th Birthday Salute to the Cornerstone of the 1970s #Steelers Dynasty Mean Joe Greene Happy Birthday, Joe!

September 24, 1979 The Browns move to an unblemished 4-0 as they knock the favored Cowboys from the unbeaten ranks in a stunning 26-7 beatdown on MNF in Cleveland. NFL Films highlights followed by ABC's Monday Night Football open and pregame analysis

September 24, 2000 The 49ers' Terrell Owens desecrates "The Star" at Texas Stadium. Cowboys Emmitt Smith and George Teague respond in kind to defend their home turf.

Happy Birthday, Joe Washington! @OUSilverShoes Super Bowl XVII Champion, Two-Time NFC Champion, and one of the "70 Greatest Redskins" #HTTR The only player in NFL history to throw a TD, catch a TD, and return a kickoff for a TD in the same game — his electrifying MNF performance for the Colts in 1978. The NFL's leading receiver in 1979 Two-Time All-American Oklahoma Sooners Legend

25 years ago tonight at Lambeau Field Monday Night Football returns, thirteen days following the attacks of September 11th. September 24, 2001

The first-ever Packers-Falcons encounter — 1966 Week 7 in Milwaukee The matchup between one of NFL history's greatest teams in the midst of their dynasty against a first-year expansion team went exactly as one would expect. Green Bay won in a laugher, 56-3. It remains the Packers' most lopsided win in franchise history and was their highest point total of the Vince Lombardi Era. Dominant in all phases: 8 sacks, 4 interceptions, 2 pick-sixes, 3 rushing TDs, 2 passing TDs, and a 77-yard punt return for a score by rookie Donny Anderson.

The NFL, as it looked 87 years ago today Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Detroit Lions, University of Detroit Stadium September 24, 1939

Happy 75th Birthday, Terry Metcalf! "Sweet Feet" In 1975, the St. Louis Cardinals' do-it-all weapon totaled 2,462 all-purpose yards — the NFL record for a 14-game season. Terry scored five different ways in '75: rushing, receiving, passing, kick return, and punt return

September 24, 1972 The longest gain from scrimmage of John Riggins' Hall of Fame career — rushing or receiving In the famous Jets-Colts air battle in Baltimore, the Diesel went deep to haul in one of Joe Namath's six touchdown passes — a 67-yarder — in New York's 44-34 win.

September 24, 1978 Ron Bolton stops Lynn Swann dead in his tracks 💥 #Browns #Steelers #DawgPound

"Dimepiece" A perfect Joe Montana-to-Jerry Rice rainbow opens #49ers scoring in Philly Without question one of NFL Films' finest shots, and one of the prettiest passes in league history September 24, 1989

September 24, 1978 Steelers' First Overtime Victory Terry Bradshaw hits Bennie Cunningham for a 37-yard touchdown on a reverse flea-flicker in Pittsburgh's 15-9 win over the Browns at Three Rivers. Dick Enberg's NBC call followed by Harry Kalas for Alcoa's "Fantastic Finishes"

Heaven Birthday, John Mackey🕯️ The #Baltimore Colts stud tight end, born 85 years ago today Truly one of the best to ever play the position NFL Films' Steve Sabol stated that this 1966 tackle-busting, 64-yard Mackey scoring rumble was perhaps his favorite all-time play.

September 24, 1972 The Longest Fumble Return in NFL History Raiders safety Jack Tatum scoops up the goods and scores a 104-yarder against the Packers at Lambeau. His return breaks the previous record of 98 yards set in 1923 by Bears end "Papa Bear" George Halas.

September 24, 1989 Joe Montana's Guttiest Performance Sacked eight times and hammered repeatedly by a tough Eagles defense, Montana rallies the #49ers from 11 points down with four fourth-quarter touchdown passes — five in all — in a dramatic 38-28 comeback win at The Vet. In the fourth quarter alone, Montana hits on 11 of 13 passes for 227 yards and four touchdowns — becoming only the second player in NFL history to throw four fourth-quarter touchdown passes in a game. #FTTB

Happy Big 8-0, Mean Joe Greene! "Hey Kid, Catch!" The #Steelers legend's award-winning 1979 Coca-Cola commercial — perhaps the most recognizable spot in the history of television advertising

September 24, 1972 The Legendary Joe Namath-Johnny Unitas Air Duel Broadway Joe and Johnny U set the sky ablaze in Baltimore, combining for 872 yards and eight touchdowns in the Jets' 44-34 win over the Colts • Namath (🔥): 15-28, 496 yds, 6 TD • Unitas: 26-45, 376 yds, 2 TD

September 24, 1978 Earl Campbell's signature stampede through the Rams at the Astrodome The rookie runaway bull drives Vin Scully, George Allen, and Jim Brown out of their minds up in the CBS booth.