Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, PCT= Winning Percentage, PF= Points For, PA = Points Against The Chargers relocated from Los Angeles to San Diego prior to the season.
The AFL decided to postpone their games on November 24, due to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy two days earlier.
Prior to the season, the AFL-NFL Merger was announced, including both leagues agreeing to play an annual AFL-NFL World Championship Game (later known as the Super Bowl) beginning in January, 1967.
Also, the Miami Dolphins joined the AFL as an expansion team.
The Cincinnati Bengals joined the league as an expansion team.