Awards
| Most Valuable Player | Larry Brown, Running Back, Washington |
| Coach of the Year | Don Shula, Miami |
| Offensive Player of the Year | Larry Brown, Running Back, Washington |
| Defensive Player of the Year | Joe Greene, Defensive Tackle, Pittsburgh |
| Offensive Rookie of the Year | Franco Harris, Running Back, Pittsburgh |
| Defensive Rookie of the Year | Willie Buchanon, Cornerback, Green Bay |
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