Baltimore Colts vs. New York Jets 7 to 16
Sunday, January 12, 1969, Super BowlThe Colts played the Jets in Super Bowl III on Sunday, January 12, 1969. The Colts entered the game with a record of 13-1-0, while the Jets entered the game with a record of 11-3-0. The Jets won 16-7 to win Super Bowl III, finishing their championship season with a record of 11-3-0 in the regular season, 2-0 in the playoffs. The Colts finished their season 13-1-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs. Joe Namath was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 324 | 181 | 143 | 5 | 18 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backfield Coach: Don McCafferty Defensive Assistant Coach: Bill Arnsparger
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 337 | 195 | 142 | 1 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Weeb Ewbank Offensive Coordinator: Clive Rush Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Defensive Line Coach: Buddy Ryan