Throwbacks are all the trend within the NFL as of late. From helmets to uniforms to finish zones, followers cannot get sufficient of nostalgia in the case of their favourite NFL group.
CBS is taking throwback weekend to an entire new degree.
Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season is a big day within the historical past of the NFL on CBS. Sunday, Sept. 21, marks the fiftieth anniversary of “The NFL At the moment” — the groundbreaking pregame present that put CBS’ NFL protection on the map.
In honor of the enduring present’s fiftieth birthday, CBS Sports activities will carry viewers again in time all through Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season, paying homage to the groundbreaking studio present that altered the panorama of sports activities TV. The weeklong celebration might be highlighted by a classic version of “The NFL At the moment” Sunday at midday, ET, with particular friends, retro graphics and music, and modern know-how together with a digital recreation of the 1975 NFL At the moment set.
Even higher? Brent Musburger, one of many unique hosts from 1975 via 1990, will be a part of be a part of host James Brown in studio alongside analysts Invoice Cowher, Nate Burleson and Matt Ryan. The present will function its normal highlights, information and evaluation of the NFL’s prime storylines, and in addition replicate on the previous 50 years of “The NFL At the moment” with an on-air look that celebrates the present’s historic half-century of NFL studio protection.
The NFL on CBS sport broadcast may even function throwback themes all through Week 3 sport protection, with flashback clips and musical parts all through the day. Moreover, as a part of their very own throwback celebrations, a number of NFL golf equipment have introduced that they are going to be sporting throwback uniforms in Week 3 together with the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Debuting on Sept. 21, 1975, the trendy model of “The NFL At the moment” was the primary stay studio present that took viewers throughout your entire nation, previewing and highlighting each sport within the NFL. This was a landmark occasion within the proud historical past of CBS Sports activities, as we might be taking you again to 1975 all week.
How did the NFL look in 1975? This is a fast refresher:
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Groups that didn’t exist in 1975
The NFL had 26 groups in 1975. There have been three divisions in every convention. 5 groups have been within the NFC East and AFC East, whereas 4 groups have been within the AFC Central, NFC Central, NFC West, and AFC West.
Groups that have been in numerous cities in 1975
The Colts moved to Indianapolis from Baltimore in 1984, the most important relocation amongst these groups. The Browns left Cleveland for Baltimore in 1996, however stored the Browns title and historical past when the NFL awarded Cleveland an growth group in 1999 (Ravens have been handled as primarily an growth franchise in 1996 with the Browns possession and entrance workplace).
The Cardinals moved from St. Louis to Phoenix in 1988. The Oilers moved from Houston to Tennessee in 1997 and adjusted the nickname to the Titans in 1999. The Chargers moved from San Diego to Los Angeles in 2017 whereas the Raiders moved from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020 (moved to Los Angeles in 1982 and again to Oakland in 1995).
The Rams even moved from Los Angeles in 1995 to St. Louis, then went again to Los Angeles in 2016.
Award winners
- League MVP: Fran Tarkenton (Minnesota Vikings)
- Man of the 12 months: Ken Anderson (Cincinnati Bengals)
- Offensive Participant of the 12 months: Fran Tarkenton (Minnesota Vikings)
- Defensive Participant of the 12 months: Mel Blount (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Offensive Rookie of the 12 months: Mike Thomas (Washington)
- Defensive Rookie of the 12 months: Robert Brazile (Houston Oliers)
- Coach of the 12 months: Ted Marchibroda (Baltimore Colts)
Tarkenton was league MVP after throwing for two,994 yards with a league-high 25 touchdowns in a 14-game season. He had a 91.8 passer score whereas main the league in completions (273) and makes an attempt (425). Blount had an NFL-high 11 interceptions in 1975 in incomes Defensive Participant of the 12 months honors.
Thomas rushed for 919 yards and had 1,402 yards from scrimmage with seven touchdowns to win Offensive Rookie of the 12 months. Brazile started his Corridor of Fame profession in 1975 by having seven sacks in his rookie season. Marchibroda was the coach of the Colts in his first season, successful the AFC East title with a 10-4 document.
League leaders
- Go yards: Ken Anderson (3,169)
- Go TD: Fran Tarkenton (25)
- Passer score: Ken Anderson (93.9)
- Rush yards: O.J. Simpson (1,817)
- Rush TD: O.J. Simpson (16)
- Receptions: Chuck Foreman (73)
- Receiving yards: Ken Burrough (1,063)
- Receiving TD: Mel Grey, Lynn Swann (11)
- Yards from scrimmage: O.J. Simpson (2,273)
- Scrimmage TD: O.J. Simpson (23)
- Interceptions: Mel Blount (11)
The NFL performed a 14-game season in 1975, which is why a few of these numbers do not come out like in 2025. Simpson’s 1,817 yards dashing have been third-most in a season, behind his 2,003 yards dashing in 1973 and Jim Brown’s 1,863 in 1963. Simpson did set the yards from scrimmage document with 2,273 — breaking Brown’s 2,131 yards in 1963.
Division winners
- AFC East: Baltimore Colts
- AFC Central: Pittsburgh Steelers
- AFC West: Oakland Raiders
- NFC East: St. Louis Cardinals
- NFC Central: Minnesota Vikings
- NFC West: Los Angeles Rams
- Wild card playoff group (NFC): Dallas Cowboys
- Wild card playoff group (AFC): Cincinnati Bengals
Solely eight groups made the playoffs they usually all performed within the divisional spherical of the postseason. Groups have been seeded 1 via 4 in every convention, with the very best seed having home-field benefit within the convention playoffs.
Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Dallas Cowboys 17
The Steelers trailed 10-7 heading into the fourth quarter earlier than Lynn Swann took over the sport with a 64-yard landing catch — a part of an MVP efficiency which he had 4 catches for 161 yards and a rating. Terry Bradshaw completed 9 of 19 for 209 yards with two touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Roger Staubach threw three interceptions for the Cowboys within the loss.
The Steelers gained their second straight Tremendous Bowl whereas the Cowboys reached their third Tremendous Bowl in six years.
