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The New Orleans Saints joined the National Football League in 1967 as its 16th team. This expansion forced a complete restructuring of how conferences and divisions operated across the league.
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL Championship Game played under freezing conditions on December 31. Jerry Kramer famously blocked for quarterback Bart Starr on a crucial quarterback sneak that resulted in the game-winning touchdown.
The Green Bay Packers won the match 33, 14 defeating the American Football League champion Oakland Raiders. Vince Lombardi coached his final game as head coach before retiring from professional football.
New tiebreaking rules prioritized net points in head-to-head competition over overall win-loss records when teams tied for division leads. The Los Angeles Rams secured the Coastal Division title despite having fewer total victories than Baltimore due to these regulations.
These posts replaced previous offset designs featuring non-curved supports extending directly from the ground behind the crossbar. Posts also required bright gold paint to improve visibility for players and spectators alike.