changed to start with head-to-head competition, followed by division records, records versus common opponents, and records in conference play. National Football Conference American Football Conference Final standings Tiebreakers Baltimore finished ahead of New England in the AFC East based on better division record (7–1 to Patriots’ 6–2). Pittsburgh finished ahead of Cincinnati in the AFC Central based on head-to-head sweep (2–0). Washington finished ahead of St. Louis in the NFC East based on head-to-head sweep (2–0). New Orleans finished ahead of Atlanta in the NFC West based on better point-differential in head-to-head competition (27 points). Playoffs Awards Coaching changes Offseason Cincinnati Bengals: Paul Brown retired after over 40 years of coaching. Bill Johnson was named as Brown's replacement. New Orleans Saints: Hank Stram became the team's new head coach. John North was fired after a 1-5 start to the 1975 season, and Ernie Hefferle then served as interim. New York Jets: Lou Holtz was named as head coach of the Jets. Charley Winner was fired nine games into the 1975 season after only posting two wins. Offensive coordinator Ken Shipp served as interim for the last five games. Philadelphia Eagles: Mike McCormack was replaced by Dick Vermeil. San Francisco 49ers: Monte Clark replaced Dick Nolan. Seattle Seahawks: Jack Patera became the expansion team's first head coach. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: John McKay became the expansion team's first head coach. In-season Atlanta Falcons: Marion Campbell was fired after a 1-4 start to the season. General manager Pat Peppler served as interim for the rest of the season. Buffalo Bills: Lou Saban resigned after the fifth game of the season. Offensive line coach Jim Ringo took over as interim. Detroit Lions: Rick Forzano left after the team lost three of its first four games. Coordinator of personnel and scouting Tommy Hudspeth took over for the last 10 games. New York Giants: Bill Arnsparger was fired after the team lost its first seven games. Assistant coach John McVay was promoted to head coach. New York Jets: Lou Holtz resigned prior to the last game of the season, returning to college as coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mike Holovak served as interim for the team's final game, as the team finished at 3–11. Stadium changes The New York Giants finally opened their new Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, after spending two seasons at the Yale Bowl and one season temporarily sharing Shea Stadium