and a fourth “wild card” team based on the best non-division winner, qualified for the playoffs. The tiebreaker rules were changed to start with head-to-head competition, followed by division records, records against common records, and records in conference play. National Football Conference American Football Conference Final standings Tiebreakers Baltimore finished ahead of Miami in the AFC East based on head-to-head sweep (2–0). N.Y. Jets finished ahead of New England in the AFC East based on head-to-head sweep (2–0). Minnesota was the top NFC playoff seed based on point rating system (Vikings were 1st in NFC in points scored and 2nd in NFC in points allowed for a combined rating of 3 while Rams were 5th in NFC in points scored and 1st in NFC in points allowed for a combined rating of 6). Chicago finished ahead of Green Bay in the NFC Central based on better division record (2–4 to Packers’ 1–5). Playoffs Awards Coaching changes Offseason Atlanta Falcons: Marion Campbell began his first full season as head coach. He replaced Norm Van Brocklin, who was fired after starting the 1974 season at 2–6. Baltimore Colts: Ted Marchibroda joined the Colts as head coach. Howard Schnellenberger was fired after three games into the 1974 season, and General Manager Joe Thomas then served for the remainder of the season. Chicago Bears: Abe Gibron was fired and replaced by Jack Pardee. Cleveland Browns: Forrest Gregg replaced the fired Nick Skorich. Green Bay Packers: Dan Devine left to join the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Former Packers quarterback Bart Starr was named to replace Devine. Houston Oilers: Bum Phillips replaced Sid Gillman. Kansas City Chiefs: Hank Stram, the team's only head coach in franchise history, was relieved of his duties. Paul Wiggin was named as the team's new head coach. In-season New Orleans Saints: John North was fired after a 1–5 start to the season. Ernie Hefferle then served as interim. New York Jets: Charley Winner was fired nine games into the season after only posting two wins. Offensive coordinator Ken Shipp served as interim for the last five games. Stadium changes The home of the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Stadium, was renamed Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, reflecting Fulton County as a co-owner of the stadium The Detroit Lions moved from Tiger Stadium to the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan The New Orleans Saints moved from Tulane Stadium to the Louisiana Superdome While Giants Stadium in East