FACTOID FRIDAY!

Facts about the NFL playoffs which begin tomorrow with the Wild Card games.

The first ever playoff games were played in 1970.the AFC Divisional playoffs kicked off on December 26, 1970 when the Baltimore Colts Led by Hall of Fame quarterback Johnny Unitas, 17-0 to advance to the AFC Championship Game. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Miami Dolphins 21-14 in the other AFC divisional playoff game.

The first ever NFC playoff games featured the Dallas Cowboys defeating the Detroit Lions 5-0. The following day, the San Francisco 49ers beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-14 to advance to the NFC Championship Game.

Baltimore and Dallas met in Superbowl V with the Colts winning 16-13.


When the expansion Houston Texans entered the NFL in 2002, the playoffs expanded to 12 teams total.


The Super Bowl is the only professional championship of the major sports decided on a neutral field. It is the most watched event in the country. Many believe it should be national holiday.