The 1956 NFL season was the 37th regular season of the National Football League. CBS became the first network to televise some regular season games across the nation. Meanwhile, the league started to use a natural leather ball with white end stripes, instead of the white ball with black stripes, for night games.
It is now illegal to grab an opponent's facemask (other than the ball carrier).
Using radio receivers to communicate with players on the field is prohibited.
The ball for night games was changed from white with black stripes to brown with white stripes.
Conference races
The Lions and the Cardinals had both finished 1955 poorly, 3–9 and 4–7–1, but both got off to fast starts in 1956. Both ended up finishing second in the Conference races.
The Chicago Cardinals got off to their best start ever, going 4–0, until the Redskins beat them 17–14 on October 28. At the midway point, they and the Giants had 5–1 records. In the Western Conference, the Detroit Lions roared to a 6–0 start. In Week Seven (November 11), the Giants pulled ahead with a 23–10 win over the Cards. In Washington, the Lions finally lost. Trapped on his own 1-yard line, Yale Lary took a safety in order to get a free kick. That, and Sam Baker's field goal, gave the Redskins an 18–10 lead to put the game out of reach, and the Lions lost 18–17. The Bears, who had dropped their opener at Baltimore, 28–21, beat Green Bay 38–14 for their sixth straight game, matching Detroit's 6–1 record.
A jersey numbering system is adopted (players who played in 1972 are grandfathered):
1–19: Quarterbacks and specialists
20–49: Running backs and defensive backs
50–59: Centers and linebackers
60–79: Defensive linemen and offensive linemen other than centers
80–89: Wide receivers and tight ends
Numbers 0, 00, and 90–99 are no longer allowed to be issued, even though these numbers were rarely issued anyway. Numbers 90–99 would be allowed again in 1984 for defensive linemen and linebackers in addition to the above-mentioned numbers.
The 1948 season featured the highest per-game, per-team scoring in NFL history, with the average team scoring 23.2 points per game. This record stood for 65 years until 2013.
Major rule changes
Plastic helmets are prohibited. This rule was enacted because critics argued that they were being used more as a weapon than protection.
A flexible artificial tee is permitted at the kickoff.
When the intended passer is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, the game clock will stop temporarily until any receivers who have gone down field have had a reasonable time to return.
1999 NFL Season Highlights & Super Bowl XXXIV Highlights
(Time: 1:07:23) Narrated By: Earl Mann
published: 04 Oct 2019
1998-11-22 NFL Primetime
published: 24 Jan 2021
1998 NFL Week 16: Broncos @ Dolphins FULL GAME (Elway vs. Marino)
Final Score: Dolphins 31, Broncos 21 (12-21-98)
Game Info:
Monday, December 21, 1998
Pro Player Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium) - Miami Gardens, FL
8:20 PM ET
TV: ABC
published: 11 Jul 2020
1998 NFL MNF Week 5 Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers
The Vikings battle the Packers. Battle of The Undefeated. All rights go to the NFL.
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Randy Moss & Vikings Torch the Cowboys | Thanksgiving 1998 | NFL Full Game
#FreeGameFridays - To honor the late and great coach Denny Green, we present our first installment of #FreeGameFridays from 1998 Thanksgiving game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys.
For your viewing reference:
00:00 - Start
5:15 51-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
17:48 54-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Carter
26:26 56-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
40:36 Emmitt Smith passes Jim Brown for 5th place on all-time rushing list
1:02:04 67-yard TD Pass from Aikman to Jeffers
1:27:55 Emmitt Smith 2-yard TD Run
1:35:44 Hoard 12-yard TD Run
1:36:36 Moss 2-point Conversion
1:52:37 56-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
2:06:06 E. Smith 1-yard TD Run
2:10:10 Hoard 50-yard TD Run
2:26:31 E. Smith 4-yard TD Run
In 1998, the Minnesota Vikings tore through the league behind a legenda...
published: 22 Jul 2016
The UGLIEST Win EVER! (Chargers vs. Raiders, 1998) | NFL Record For Punts!
Check out the 1998 Week 6 game highlights between the Raiders and Chargers, which featured 27 punts for 1,231 yards!
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published: 08 Jul 2019
The 1998 NFL Draft: A Look Back at the Epic Ryan Leaf Bust | Retro Report | The New York Times
After the 1998 N.F.L. draft produced one of the greatest busts in history, Ryan Leaf, what have we learned about the science of evaluating human talent — on and off the field?
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1998 NFL Pittsburgh vs Tennessee, Nov 15
Pittsburgh goes to Nashville to take on the Oilers at Vanderbilt stadium. The Steelers lose 23-14. This broadcast is from CBS.
published: 04 Feb 2020
1998 NFC Championship Game: Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings| NFL Full Game
The NFL presents the 1998 NFC Championship Game between the Atlanta Falcons & Minnesota Vikings!
00:00 - Start
11:13 - Chris Chandler throws 5-yard TD pass to Jamal Anderson
16:34 - Randall Cunningham finds Randy Moss for 30-yard TD
24:36 - Harold Green fumbles, recovered by Vikings
32:56 - Gary Anderson makes 29-yard FG
34:00 - O.J. Santiago fumbles, recovered by Vikings
38:55 - Cunningham rushes in for 1-yard TD
47:50 - Gary Anderson makes 35-yard FG
53:48 - Cunningham is strip sacked, fumble recovered by Falcons
55:18 - Chandler zings 14-yard TD pass to Terrance Mathis
1:14:51 - Morten Anderson makes 27-yard FG
1:25:06 - Cunningham slings 5-yard TD pass to Mathew Hatchette
1:30:58 - Morten Anderson makes 24-yard FG
1:38:30 - Vikings mishandle snap and Falcons recover fumbl...
Final Score: Dolphins 31, Broncos 21 (12-21-98)
Game Info:
Monday, December 21, 1998
Pro Player Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium) - Miami Gardens, FL
8:20 PM E...
Final Score: Dolphins 31, Broncos 21 (12-21-98)
Game Info:
Monday, December 21, 1998
Pro Player Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium) - Miami Gardens, FL
8:20 PM ET
TV: ABC
Final Score: Dolphins 31, Broncos 21 (12-21-98)
Game Info:
Monday, December 21, 1998
Pro Player Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium) - Miami Gardens, FL
8:20 PM ET
TV: ABC
The Vikings battle the Packers. Battle of The Undefeated. All rights go to the NFL.
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1. Click the "i" icon at the top right of the vid...
The Vikings battle the Packers. Battle of The Undefeated. All rights go to the NFL.
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#FreeGameFridays - To honor the late and great coach Denny Green, we present our first installment of #FreeGameFridays from 1998 Thanksgiving game between the M...
#FreeGameFridays - To honor the late and great coach Denny Green, we present our first installment of #FreeGameFridays from 1998 Thanksgiving game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys.
For your viewing reference:
00:00 - Start
5:15 51-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
17:48 54-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Carter
26:26 56-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
40:36 Emmitt Smith passes Jim Brown for 5th place on all-time rushing list
1:02:04 67-yard TD Pass from Aikman to Jeffers
1:27:55 Emmitt Smith 2-yard TD Run
1:35:44 Hoard 12-yard TD Run
1:36:36 Moss 2-point Conversion
1:52:37 56-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
2:06:06 E. Smith 1-yard TD Run
2:10:10 Hoard 50-yard TD Run
2:26:31 E. Smith 4-yard TD Run
In 1998, the Minnesota Vikings tore through the league behind a legendary air attack led by the trio of Randall Cunningham, Cris Carter, and Randy Moss. One of the first opportunities to showcase their greatness to the world was a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. The Vikings wasted no time stuffing the scoreboard, scoring 21 points in the first quarter as they went on to win the game 46-36. Randy Moss and Cris Carter combined for an incredible 298 yards.
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#FreeGameFridays - To honor the late and great coach Denny Green, we present our first installment of #FreeGameFridays from 1998 Thanksgiving game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys.
For your viewing reference:
00:00 - Start
5:15 51-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
17:48 54-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Carter
26:26 56-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
40:36 Emmitt Smith passes Jim Brown for 5th place on all-time rushing list
1:02:04 67-yard TD Pass from Aikman to Jeffers
1:27:55 Emmitt Smith 2-yard TD Run
1:35:44 Hoard 12-yard TD Run
1:36:36 Moss 2-point Conversion
1:52:37 56-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
2:06:06 E. Smith 1-yard TD Run
2:10:10 Hoard 50-yard TD Run
2:26:31 E. Smith 4-yard TD Run
In 1998, the Minnesota Vikings tore through the league behind a legendary air attack led by the trio of Randall Cunningham, Cris Carter, and Randy Moss. One of the first opportunities to showcase their greatness to the world was a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. The Vikings wasted no time stuffing the scoreboard, scoring 21 points in the first quarter as they went on to win the game 46-36. Randy Moss and Cris Carter combined for an incredible 298 yards.
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Check out the 1998 Week 6 game highlights between the Raiders and Chargers, which featured 27 punts for 1,231 yards!
#ClassicGameHighlights #Chargers #Raiders
...
Check out the 1998 Week 6 game highlights between the Raiders and Chargers, which featured 27 punts for 1,231 yards!
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Check out the 1998 Week 6 game highlights between the Raiders and Chargers, which featured 27 punts for 1,231 yards!
#ClassicGameHighlights #Chargers #Raiders
The NFL Throwback is your home for all things NFL history.
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After the 1998 N.F.L. draft produced one of the greatest busts in history, Ryan Leaf, what have we learned about the science of evaluating human talent — on and...
After the 1998 N.F.L. draft produced one of the greatest busts in history, Ryan Leaf, what have we learned about the science of evaluating human talent — on and off the field?
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First round quarterback draft busts are nothing new. From Ryan Leaf to Jamarcus Russell it has been something happening in the NFL for decades.
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After the 1998 N.F.L. draft produced one of the greatest busts in history, Ryan Leaf, what have we learned about the science of evaluating human talent — on and off the field?
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The NFL presents the 1998 NFC Championship Game between the Atlanta Falcons & Minnesota Vikings!
00:00 - Start
11:13 - Chris Chandler throws 5-yard TD pass to...
The NFL presents the 1998 NFC Championship Game between the Atlanta Falcons & Minnesota Vikings!
00:00 - Start
11:13 - Chris Chandler throws 5-yard TD pass to Jamal Anderson
16:34 - Randall Cunningham finds Randy Moss for 30-yard TD
24:36 - Harold Green fumbles, recovered by Vikings
32:56 - Gary Anderson makes 29-yard FG
34:00 - O.J. Santiago fumbles, recovered by Vikings
38:55 - Cunningham rushes in for 1-yard TD
47:50 - Gary Anderson makes 35-yard FG
53:48 - Cunningham is strip sacked, fumble recovered by Falcons
55:18 - Chandler zings 14-yard TD pass to Terrance Mathis
1:14:51 - Morten Anderson makes 27-yard FG
1:25:06 - Cunningham slings 5-yard TD pass to Mathew Hatchette
1:30:58 - Morten Anderson makes 24-yard FG
1:38:30 - Vikings mishandle snap and Falcons recover fumble
1:41:48 - Falcons are unable to convert on 4th down
1:53:20 - Gary Anderson misses 38-yard FG
1:58:28 - Chandler finds Mathis for 16-yard TD
2:23:10 - Falcons begin game-winning drive
2:31:12 - Morten Anderson makes 38-yard FG to send Falcons to Super Bowl
Before the 1998 season, the Atlanta Falcons had only made the playoffs twice and never been to the NFC championship. During the 1998 season Atlanta won a franchise best 14 regular season games and advanced to the NFC championship to play the favorite 15-1 Minnesota Vikings. It looked bleak for the underdog Falcons, as they trailed 27-20 with four minutes to play and Gary Anderson about to kick a field goal, essentially icing the game. But he would miss the field goal and the Falcons would capitalize, scoring a touchdown to tie, then kicking the game winning field goal in OT to go to Super Bowl XXXIII.
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The NFL presents the 1998 NFC Championship Game between the Atlanta Falcons & Minnesota Vikings!
00:00 - Start
11:13 - Chris Chandler throws 5-yard TD pass to Jamal Anderson
16:34 - Randall Cunningham finds Randy Moss for 30-yard TD
24:36 - Harold Green fumbles, recovered by Vikings
32:56 - Gary Anderson makes 29-yard FG
34:00 - O.J. Santiago fumbles, recovered by Vikings
38:55 - Cunningham rushes in for 1-yard TD
47:50 - Gary Anderson makes 35-yard FG
53:48 - Cunningham is strip sacked, fumble recovered by Falcons
55:18 - Chandler zings 14-yard TD pass to Terrance Mathis
1:14:51 - Morten Anderson makes 27-yard FG
1:25:06 - Cunningham slings 5-yard TD pass to Mathew Hatchette
1:30:58 - Morten Anderson makes 24-yard FG
1:38:30 - Vikings mishandle snap and Falcons recover fumble
1:41:48 - Falcons are unable to convert on 4th down
1:53:20 - Gary Anderson misses 38-yard FG
1:58:28 - Chandler finds Mathis for 16-yard TD
2:23:10 - Falcons begin game-winning drive
2:31:12 - Morten Anderson makes 38-yard FG to send Falcons to Super Bowl
Before the 1998 season, the Atlanta Falcons had only made the playoffs twice and never been to the NFC championship. During the 1998 season Atlanta won a franchise best 14 regular season games and advanced to the NFC championship to play the favorite 15-1 Minnesota Vikings. It looked bleak for the underdog Falcons, as they trailed 27-20 with four minutes to play and Gary Anderson about to kick a field goal, essentially icing the game. But he would miss the field goal and the Falcons would capitalize, scoring a touchdown to tie, then kicking the game winning field goal in OT to go to Super Bowl XXXIII.
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Final Score: Dolphins 31, Broncos 21 (12-21-98)
Game Info:
Monday, December 21, 1998
Pro Player Stadium (now Hard Rock Stadium) - Miami Gardens, FL
8:20 PM ET
TV: ABC
The Vikings battle the Packers. Battle of The Undefeated. All rights go to the NFL.
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#FreeGameFridays - To honor the late and great coach Denny Green, we present our first installment of #FreeGameFridays from 1998 Thanksgiving game between the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys.
For your viewing reference:
00:00 - Start
5:15 51-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
17:48 54-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Carter
26:26 56-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
40:36 Emmitt Smith passes Jim Brown for 5th place on all-time rushing list
1:02:04 67-yard TD Pass from Aikman to Jeffers
1:27:55 Emmitt Smith 2-yard TD Run
1:35:44 Hoard 12-yard TD Run
1:36:36 Moss 2-point Conversion
1:52:37 56-yard TD Pass Cunningham to Moss
2:06:06 E. Smith 1-yard TD Run
2:10:10 Hoard 50-yard TD Run
2:26:31 E. Smith 4-yard TD Run
In 1998, the Minnesota Vikings tore through the league behind a legendary air attack led by the trio of Randall Cunningham, Cris Carter, and Randy Moss. One of the first opportunities to showcase their greatness to the world was a Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. The Vikings wasted no time stuffing the scoreboard, scoring 21 points in the first quarter as they went on to win the game 46-36. Randy Moss and Cris Carter combined for an incredible 298 yards.
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Check out the 1998 Week 6 game highlights between the Raiders and Chargers, which featured 27 punts for 1,231 yards!
#ClassicGameHighlights #Chargers #Raiders
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After the 1998 N.F.L. draft produced one of the greatest busts in history, Ryan Leaf, what have we learned about the science of evaluating human talent — on and off the field?
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First round quarterback draft busts are nothing new. From Ryan Leaf to Jamarcus Russell it has been something happening in the NFL for decades.
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The NFL presents the 1998 NFC Championship Game between the Atlanta Falcons & Minnesota Vikings!
00:00 - Start
11:13 - Chris Chandler throws 5-yard TD pass to Jamal Anderson
16:34 - Randall Cunningham finds Randy Moss for 30-yard TD
24:36 - Harold Green fumbles, recovered by Vikings
32:56 - Gary Anderson makes 29-yard FG
34:00 - O.J. Santiago fumbles, recovered by Vikings
38:55 - Cunningham rushes in for 1-yard TD
47:50 - Gary Anderson makes 35-yard FG
53:48 - Cunningham is strip sacked, fumble recovered by Falcons
55:18 - Chandler zings 14-yard TD pass to Terrance Mathis
1:14:51 - Morten Anderson makes 27-yard FG
1:25:06 - Cunningham slings 5-yard TD pass to Mathew Hatchette
1:30:58 - Morten Anderson makes 24-yard FG
1:38:30 - Vikings mishandle snap and Falcons recover fumble
1:41:48 - Falcons are unable to convert on 4th down
1:53:20 - Gary Anderson misses 38-yard FG
1:58:28 - Chandler finds Mathis for 16-yard TD
2:23:10 - Falcons begin game-winning drive
2:31:12 - Morten Anderson makes 38-yard FG to send Falcons to Super Bowl
Before the 1998 season, the Atlanta Falcons had only made the playoffs twice and never been to the NFC championship. During the 1998 season Atlanta won a franchise best 14 regular season games and advanced to the NFC championship to play the favorite 15-1 Minnesota Vikings. It looked bleak for the underdog Falcons, as they trailed 27-20 with four minutes to play and Gary Anderson about to kick a field goal, essentially icing the game. But he would miss the field goal and the Falcons would capitalize, scoring a touchdown to tie, then kicking the game winning field goal in OT to go to Super Bowl XXXIII.
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The 1956 NFL season was the 37th regular season of the National Football League. CBS became the first network to televise some regular season games across the nation. Meanwhile, the league started to use a natural leather ball with white end stripes, instead of the white ball with black stripes, for night games.
It is now illegal to grab an opponent's facemask (other than the ball carrier).
Using radio receivers to communicate with players on the field is prohibited.
The ball for night games was changed from white with black stripes to brown with white stripes.
Conference races
The Lions and the Cardinals had both finished 1955 poorly, 3–9 and 4–7–1, but both got off to fast starts in 1956. Both ended up finishing second in the Conference races.
The Chicago Cardinals got off to their best start ever, going 4–0, until the Redskins beat them 17–14 on October 28. At the midway point, they and the Giants had 5–1 records. In the Western Conference, the Detroit Lions roared to a 6–0 start. In Week Seven (November 11), the Giants pulled ahead with a 23–10 win over the Cards. In Washington, the Lions finally lost. Trapped on his own 1-yard line, Yale Lary took a safety in order to get a free kick. That, and Sam Baker's field goal, gave the Redskins an 18–10 lead to put the game out of reach, and the Lions lost 18–17. The Bears, who had dropped their opener at Baltimore, 28–21, beat Green Bay 38–14 for their sixth straight game, matching Detroit's 6–1 record.