1968 Baltimore Colts season
The 1968 Baltimore Colts season was the 16th season for the team in the National Football League. The Baltimore Colts finished the National Football League's 1968 season with a record of 13 wins and 1 loss. They won the Western Conference's Coastal division.
Regular season
Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Record |
Game Site |
Attendance |
| 1 |
September 15, 1968 |
San Francisco 49ers |
W 27–10 |
1–0 |
Memorial Stadium |
56,864
|
| 2 |
September 22, 1968 |
at Atlanta Falcons |
W 28–20 |
2–0 |
Atlanta Stadium |
50,428
|
| 3 |
September 29, 1968 |
at Pittsburgh Steelers |
W 41–7 |
3–0 |
Pitt Stadium |
44,480
|
| 4 |
October 6, 1968 |
Chicago Bears |
W 28–7 |
4–0 |
Memorial Stadium |
60,238
|
| 5 |
October 13, 1968 |
at San Francisco 49ers |
W 42–14 |
5–0 |
Kezar Stadium |
32,822
|
| 6 |
October 20, 1968 |
Cleveland Browns |
L 20–30 |
5–1 |
Memorial Stadium |
60,238
|
| 7 |
October 27, 1968 |
Los Angeles Rams |
W 27–10 |
6–1 |
Memorial Stadium |
60,238
|
| 8 |
November 3, 1968 |
at New York Giants |
W 26–0 |
7–1 |
Yankee Stadium |
62,973
|
| 9 |
November 10, 1968 |
at Detroit Lions |
W 27–10 |
8–1 |
Tiger Stadium |
55,170
|
| 10 |
November 17, 1968 |
St. Louis Cardinals |
W 27–0 |
9–1 |
Memorial Stadium |
60,238
|
| 11 |
November 24, 1968 |
Minnesota Vikings |
W 21–9 |
10–1 |
Memorial Stadium |
60,238
|
| 12 |
December 1, 1968 |
Atlanta Falcons |
W 44–0 |
11–1 |
Memorial Stadium |
60,238
|
| 13 |
December 7, 1968 |
at Green Bay Packers |
W 16–3 |
12–1 |
Lambeau Field |
50,861
|
| 14 |
December 15, 1968 |
at Los Angeles Rams |
W 28–24 |
13–1 |
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
69,397
|
Standings
[1]
Playoffs
The team made it to the playoffs and hosted the Minnesota Vikings for the right to play in the NFL Championship Game. The Colts took a 21–0 lead and went on to win 24–14. They then traveled to Cleveland to take on the Browns. The Colts defense was on top of their game as they shut out the Browns 34–0 and won their 3rd championship. In Super Bowl III the Colts took on the heavy underdog New York Jets. Joe Namath and Jets beat the Colts 16–7, this game is regarded as one of the biggest upsets in American sports history.
Awards
Earl Morrall: AP NFL MVP
Don Shula: AP NFL Coach of the Year
References
- ^ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p. 297
See also
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