 A championship game (it came to be known as the Super Bowl), played between the two league champions, would follow each season until the merger took place.In 1967, Namath threw a then-record 4,007 yards as the Jets posted their first winning record, 8–5–1.The Jets led the division until running back Emerson Boozer was injured against the Chiefs on November 6, which meant opposing teams were able to concentrate on the passing threat from Namath.