| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| BYE | First-round pass |
| BYE | Early-round pass |
| BYE | Pass to round two |
| BYE | Free pass to the second round |
| BYE | Free pass to the next round |
| MARINO | First NFL quarterback to pass for 5,000 yards in one season |
| NAMATH | First quarterback to pass for more than 4,000 yards in a season |
| MARINO | First N.F.L. QB to pass for 5,000 yards in a season |
