On This Date 1971: The Longest Game Ever Played – Kansas City Chiefs v Miami Dolphins

On This Date 1971: The Longest Game Ever Played – Kansas City Chiefs v Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in the longest game in NFL history. Christmas Day 1971 they played well into 6 quarters or more than 82 minutes of playing time. Here at Taylor Blitz Times, we for one don’t like the fact the NFL buckled and gave in to juvenile thinking when … Continue reading

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On This Date In 1977: The Ghost To The Post – Oakland Raiders v Baltimore Colts

On This Date In 1977: The Ghost To The Post – Oakland Raiders v Baltimore Colts

During the 1970’s, the NFL would reach the playoffs by the time we made it to Christmas and in 1977 we were treated to one of the best ever. The Baltimore Colts hosted the Oakland Raiders, who were defending Super Bowl Champions. In all honesty the Colts under Head Coach Ted Marchibroda were one of … Continue reading

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NFL Week 14 Recap: Adrian Peterson Chasing Eric Dickerson’s Record & Sports Medicine Evolution

  When we think of certain NFL records there are some that are held with mythic quality. We see them as moments we’re not sure we will see broken. After today’s 212 yard performance against the St Louis Rams, Peterson is within 294 yards of the all time record. In 1984, Eric Dickerson gained 2,105 … Continue reading

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NFL Week 14: NFC West – Not The Sole Province of the 49ers

Back in week 3, we tried to warn you of this, and now it’s coming close to the end of the season and this division looks like it is about to turnover. Have the Seattle Seahawks ever played with more force and purpose than they have this year?? With all due respect to their Super … Continue reading

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NFL Week 14: Atlanta Falcons v. Houston Texans – A Matter Of Perception

As the NFL playoffs near, we see teams jockeying for playoff positioning,  and pundits making arguments for which teams will do well in the postseason. The Taylor Blitz Times is no different in that regard. The most interesting scenario that has occurred this season is no one believes in the teams with the best records. … Continue reading

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