What is 1977 nfl season?

The 1977 NFL season was the 58th season in the history of the National Football League. It began on September 18, 1977, and culminated in Super Bowl XII on January 15, 1978, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

During the regular season, the Minnesota Vikings had the best record in the league, finishing with a 12-2 record. The defending Super Bowl champion Oakland Raiders returned to the playoffs with an 11-3 record, while the Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East with a 12-2 record.

In the playoffs, the Cowboys defeated the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings to reach the Super Bowl, while the Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders to earn a spot in the Super Bowl.

In Super Bowl XII, the Cowboys defeated the Broncos by a score of 27-10, winning their second Super Bowl in franchise history. Cowboys defensive end Harvey Martin and defensive tackle Randy White were named co-MVPs of the game, the first time two players won the award together.

Other notable events during the 1977 NFL season included Walter Payton of the Bears rushing for a league-high 1,852 yards, and the New York Giants retiring the number 14 jersey of quarterback Y.A. Tittle.