Rams are third-biggest road favorites in the divisional round since the AFL-NFL merger

The history of American sports mergers suggests we should have seen this coming

The last time the New York Jets won the Super Bowl was Super Bowl III, played on January 12, 1969 — a historic game where they defeated the Baltimore Colts 16–7 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. In that matchup, the Jets — representing the American Football League (AFL) — were massive underdogs against the NFL’s dominant Colts. Quarterback Joe Namath famously guaranteed a Jets victory before the game, a bold prediction that electrified fans and added pressure. New York’s defense held Baltimore in che

Rams suddenly must overcome this 55-year obstacle to reach the Super Bowl

**On this day. A dynasty stepped onto the biggest stage. 🏈🔥** **January 17, 1971** The **Dallas Cowboys** made their **first-ever Super Bowl appearance** in **Super Bowl V** — and history was officially rewritten. ✨ It was the **first Super Bowl after the AFL–NFL merger**, ✨ **AFC Champion Colts vs. NFC Champion Cowboys**, ✨ And a rookie named **Duane Thomas** made his debut on football’s ultimate stage. From a merged league to a new era of champions, this game helped shape the NFL we know tod