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The New York Jets defeated the Baltimore Colts 16-7 on the 12th of January 1969 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. The Jets built a 16-0 lead through three field goals by Jim Turner and a touchdown run by Matt Snell before the Colts scored their only points in the final minutes.
Three days before the game, Namath publicly told the audience at the Miami Touchdown Club, "We're gonna win the game. I guarantee it." The Jets were listed as 18-point underdogs, making the prediction widely mocked. After the Jets won 16-7, Namath's guarantee became one of the most cited moments in NFL history.
Joe Namath was named MVP after completing 17 of 28 passes for 206 yards without a touchdown or an interception. He is the only quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP without throwing a touchdown pass.
41.66 million people in the United States watched Super Bowl III on NBC. The broadcast earned a rating of 36 and a market share of 70. The game was not shown live in Miami due to the leagues' unconditional local blackout rules.
The Colts threw four interceptions, including three by starting quarterback Earl Morrall, and failed to score in the first three quarters. The Jets exploited single coverage on George Sauer, who caught 8 passes for 133 yards, while using injured wide receiver Don Maynard as a decoy. The Colts' zone defense, which was common in the AFL, gave them no advantage over a Jets offense accustomed to attacking it.
Matt Snell set a Super Bowl rushing record with 121 yards on 30 carries. Randy Beverly became the first player to record two interceptions in a Super Bowl. Jim Turner attempted a then-record 5 field goals. Namath's 28 pass attempts without an interception set a record, and Morrall's 9.3 passer rating ranked among the worst in Super Bowl history.