Teams from the AFL were viewed as no match for teams from the NFL. However, that did not stop New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath from saying, "We're gonna win the game. I guarantee it."

The Colts defense tried to pressure Joe Namath all day. Despite a great effort, they were unable to rattle the star QB. He finished with 206 yards, 133 of which went to receiver George Sauer.

Johnny Unitas was injured during the regular season, and his loss was Earl Morrall's gain. Morrall quarterbacked the Colts to a 13-1 record, was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player and led Baltimore to Super Bowl III.


His Super Bowl didn't go quite as well. Morrall threw for 71 yards and three interceptions. He was replaced by Unitas in the second half.

New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath was under pressure throughout the game. That did not, however, stop him from completing 17 of 28 passes. He finished the game with 206 yards passing.

Bubba Smith (78) was one of the many Colts defenders who were unable to rattle the Jets' Joe Namath.

Baltimore Colts quarterback Earl Morrall's performance in Super Bowl III was one to forget. He completed 35 percent of his passes, rushed for minus-2 yards and threw three interceptions.

The New York Jets' Pete Lammons dives for extra yardage while being hit in Super Bowl III. Lammons finished the game with two catches for 13 yards.

New York Jets running back Matt Snell rushed for 121 yards and one touchdown in Super Bowl III.

The Jets' offensive line provided the openings that allowed New York to rush for 142 yards.

An emotional Weeb Ewbank, coach of the Jets, congratulates quarterback Joe Namath at the end of Super Bowl III.

Quarterback Joe Namath gives his father a hug in the Jets' locker room. Namath led his underdog team to a 16-7 win over the NFL champion Baltimore Colts.

Former Jets receiver Don Maynard (left) chats with Joe Namath during halftime festivities celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Jets' win over the Colts in Super Bowl III.