On the day of the game, a 49ers bus which had Bill Walsh and Montana on board was stuck in traffic due to bad weather and a motorcade carrying then-Vice President George H. W. Bush. He earned a doctoratein finance. The Bengals' first Super Bowl appearance came at the end of the 1981 season. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. 1 overall seed. Charles Alexander started off the drive with a 13-yard carry, with a facemask penalty on Hicks giving an additional 5 yards. Highlights showed that Alexander was supposed to have entered the end zone before making his cut, and his early turn prevented a touchdown pass. In recent years he was the head football coach at Cincinnati Christian High School and briefly was head coach at Cincinnati Christian University. All Rights Reserved. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Anderson was also an outstanding scrambler, rushing for 320 yards and one touchdown, leading all NFL quarterbacks in rushing yards. Hes a stellar receiver with some amazing skills. After exchanging another field goal each in the third quarter, Stanford Jennings broke the game open with a 93-yard kickoff return touchdown. Following the touchdown came a squib kick by kicker Ray Wersching that was finally recovered by Bengal receiver David Verser, who was quickly tackled at the 2-yard line. The following is a refresher of starting lineups and notable reserve players from each bowl game. Breedon's interception came on the Bengals six yard line. Fourteen of the previous 15 Super Bowls took place in either Miami, Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana or in the Greater Los Angeles Area. It wasn't like they were deflated. All rights reserved. The NFL Combine Finally Opened Up Workouts to Media, Revealing More About the NFL Than Draft Prospects, The 2023 NFL Draft Safety Class Has Versatility Which Represents Both Talent and Temptation, 2023 NFL Combine Results: Bench Press, 40-Yard Dash, Vertical, 3-Cone, and More, Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott Has a Lot on His Plate Following Leslie Fraziers Departure. Blair Bush The former first-round pick played in the NFL for 17 seasons for the Bengals, Seahawks, Packers and Rams. When Joe Burrow said his career is the Bengals' Super Bowl window, he wasn't kidding. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Subzero temperatures curtailed the aerial duel expected by the two teams. McInally also developed Starting Lineup action figures in 1986. Cincinnati was also a surprise team because, like the 49ers, they had recorded a 610 record during the previous season. Forrest GreggIn the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player, Gregg coached the Bengals between 1980-1983. Recently he's been with Sky Sports in the UK and Pro Football Focus TV. To be eligible for the list, each player has to have represented the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl. The Bengals defeated the Chargers, 27-7. The Bengals faced the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI on January 24, 1982. Gregg played in Super Bowls I and II as a member of the Green Bay Packers. Award is part of $3 million in new grants to athletic fields nationwide, 2023 The Cincinnati Bengals. Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts, who is in the Hall while Anderson has been inexplicably frozen out, floats 15 of 28 for 185 yards, a TD and two picks. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SHANE MATHEWS BENGALS BILLS 2 GAME USED AUTOGRAPH PLAYERS HOODIE HATS BEANIE LOT at the best online prices at eBay! He also gained 14 rushing yards and a touchdown on 6 carries. As a result, they did not arrive at the stadium until 90 minutes before kickoff time. 3Long gain (AP Photo) January 10, 1982 Ken. Thats definitely a solid career. The Bengals won 27-7. The Bengals' bully-boy offense hadn't even scored a touchdown, yet Cincinnati still led on a 93-yard Stanford Jennings kickoff return and three Jim Breech field goals. Bruce Kozerski A Bengal from 1984-1995, the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) grad has gone on to coach Holy Cross High School in Covington. In Super Bowl XXIII, he dropped what may have been a game-changing interception in the end zone early in the fourth quarter. He would just put his hands in a warmer between plays. Ray Horton Horton was a cornerback for the Bengals between 1983-1988 then moved on to Dallas for 1989-1992 and was part of the Cowboys' Super Bowl XXVII champions. The Bengals managed to score their final touchdown with 16 seconds left, but could not recover the ensuing onside kick. Injured for Super Bowl XXIII, he still makes local media appearances as well as being a spokesman for Goodwill Industries. Johnson is the assistant director of Athletic Development at his alma mater, Brigham Young University. Defensive end Fred Dean and linebacker Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds were big contributors up front, making it difficult for the opposing teams to rush the ball; Dean became a 49er after an in-season trade with the San Diego Chargers and piled up 12 sacks for San Francisco. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Tom Flores was on the Kansas City Chiefs' roster in Super Bowl IV and coached in Super Bowl XV. Joe Walter Walter was a Bengals offensive tackle between 1985-1997. Eric Kattus Out of Colerain and Michigan, Kattus was a Bengals tight end between 1986-1991 before ending his career with the Jets in 1992. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He is currently fifth all-time on the Bengals receiving list with 6,698 yards. The Bengals then tried to run Johnson into the line on second down, but lost a yard when a charging rush prevented the Bengals from executing their blocking assignments. Anderson is the only NFL QB with wins on two different planets. Until the 1981 season, they had never won a playoff game in their entire history. Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Washington all have four players in Super Bowl 56. "M.L. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. On the Bengals' first play after receiving the ensuing kickoff, Eric Wright intercepted an Anderson pass intended for Collinsworth. LeClair died in November 2019 at age 69. Cincinnati Bengals, American professional gridiron football team that plays in the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). Their line was anchored by defensive ends Ross Browner and Eddie Edwards, who did a great job stopping the run. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Ross caught 11 passes (the most ever by a tight end in a Super Bowl) and he was tied for the most receptions in a Super Bowl with Jerry Rice (who tied Ross' record in the Super Bowl rematch 7 years later), Deion Branch, and Wes Welker until Demaryius Thomas broke that record in Super Bowl XLVIII with 13 catches. 1982 Super Bowl XVI 49ers Vs Bengals Mini Mega Ticket. Reggie Williams The Dartmouth grad was in year six of a 14-year career. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. With the victory, Montana became at the time the second youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl (just behind his idol Joe Namath; Namath was 25 years, 7 months, and 12 days old when he won Super Bowl III, while Montana was a day older). 1 seed. (AP Photo), Cincinnati Bengals tight end Dan Ross drives for yardage after a pass reception from Bengals quarterback Ken Andersen during the AFC Championship game against the San Diego chargers, Sunday, Jan. 10, 1982, Cincinnati, Oh. Hes the Bengals all-time passing leader with 32,838 yards and is easily worthy of a spot among the top Bengals players to ever play in a Super Bowl. Steve Kreider Kreider caught 37 passes for five touchdowns in 1981. Anderson faked to Johnson and threw a swing pass out to Alexander, who was isolated on Bunz. 2 From 1966 to 1969, the first four Super Bowls were "World Championship" games played between two independent professional football leagues, AFL and NFL, and when the league, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 01:19. 1982 Oct 01, 2000 at 10:27 AM Summary The Bengals finished a strike-shortened season at 7-2, tied for the second-best record in the AFC. After recovering the fumble, the 49ers drove for a Super Bowl record 92 yards, scoring on a 10-yard pass from Montana to fullback Earl Cooper, increasing their lead to 140. A win over the Chiefs would turn the clocks back to the 80s in Cincinnati, given it made two Super Bowl appearances before a serious team drought in the 90s and 2000s. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. The win gives the Bengals their first Super Bowl position. Interestingly, the Bengals have only ever faced teams from the NFC West when they made it to the Super Bowl. Bobby Kemp Kemp was a rookie strong safety in 1981 and played with the Bengals through 1986. The University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame member is a board-certified trial lawyer. In the Super Bowl, the score was tied at 3 at the half, with neither team really doing much on offense. To purchase the book, visit the Bengals Pro Shop or go to Bengals.com/Book. But after catching a 19-yard pass from Anderson at the 5-yard line, wide receiver Cris Collinsworth lost a fumble while being tackled by 49ers defensive back Eric Wright. Sources: NFL.com Super Bowl XVI, Super Bowl XVI Play Finder SF, Super Bowl XVI Play Finder Cin, 1Completions/attempts Some also pointed out that Ken Anderson was an established 11-year veteran who had just finished the best season of his career, while the young Montana was only just starting to emerge as a top-notch quarterback. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Bergman, Beeks, Swanson and Hakes all worked together on the same crew during the regular season, a rarity. The 1982 season was the Cincinnati Bengals' 13th season in the National Football League, their 15th overall and their third under head coach Forrest Gregg. It was more like, 'Where are we? He was with the Arizona Cardinals in 1996 and returned for one more stint with the Bengals in 1997. Super Bowl XXIII was held at Joe Robbie Stadium near Miami, FL, on January 22, 1989, and was a rematch between Cincinnati Bengals and San Francisco. The game itself was largely a battle of field goals, but Esiason was the lone bright spot on offense. M.L. (AP Photo), The Cincinnati Bengals break out in celebration after defeating the San Diego Chargers 27-7 in the AFC championship game in Cincinnati, Jan. 10, 1982. Bruce Reimers Reimers was a Bengal from 1984-1991 and started at left guard in the Super Bowl. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Lost Wild Card 17-44 vs. New York Jets, Other Notable Asst. Wilson's reception was a play Walsh specifically designed for the Super Bowl that capitalized on the Bengals doing a long-run coverage on Wilson anytime he ran a pass route over 20 yards; Wilson simply ran 25 yards straight out and then cut back to receive Montana's precision pass. Max Montoya Starting at right guard, Montoya was in his third year with the Bengals. This was the first Super Bowl to be played in the Midwest. Ira Hillary Hillary was a wide receiver from 1987-1989. Collinsworth had 107, while Ross had 104. Although the 49ers had three rookies starting as defensive backs, they all were major defensive threats: Carlton Williamson recorded four interceptions, Eric Wright had three, and Ronnie Lott, who had the best season of his career, recorded seven interceptions and tied an NFL record by returning three of them for touchdowns. Super Bowl XVI also became one of the most watched broadcasts in American television history, with more than 85 million viewers, and a final national Nielsen rating of 49.1 (a 73 share).[4]. It marked the first time that a Super Bowl was held in a cold-weather city. (Super Bowl XLIX holds the record for total U.S. viewership, with an average audience of 114 million, but only earned a rating of 47.5 and a 72 share). Jason Buck The Bengals first-round pick in 1987 was with the team through 1990. The play Cooper scored on had not been called by Bill Walsh for two years. [8][9] New Orleans (XV) and Pasadena (XVII) were other cities chosen at the meeting. "I remember how elated he was," says their coach that day, Forrest Gregg, recalling it all on the 20th anniversary. Again, while Chase hasnt played in a Super Bowl just yet, hes already proven himself worthy. January 25, 1982 PONTIAC, Mich., Jan. 24 The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 26-21, today to complete a three-year journey from ineptitude to glory. He had 65 career interceptions. Carl ZanderZander started at left inside linebacker and played 106 games for the Bengals between 1985-1991. Cincinnati Bengals tight end Dan Ross (89) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XVI Jan. 24, 1982, at the Silverdome. On Jan. 24, 1982, in Super Bowl XVI, the San Francisco 49ers beat them 26-21 at the Pontiac Silverdome outside of Detroit. This time, despite the opponent being the same, the Super Bowl took a different pattern. "The one thing I remember is how well Kenny Anderson threw the ball," he says of the Bengals NFL MVP that season. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. The game would be played inside the Pontiac Silverdome, in the Detrot suburb of Pontiac. Super Bowl XVI: San Francisco 49ers 26, Cincinnati Bengals 21. The 1982 season was the Cincinnati Bengals ' 13th season in the National Football League, their 15th overall and their third under head coach Forrest Gregg. After calling a timeout, rather than attempting a field goal on fourth down, the Bengals sent Johnson into the middle of the line one last time. But hes come back strong and ready to play this year. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern, indem Sie auf unseren Websites und Apps auf den Link Datenschutz-Dashboard klicken. Bo Harris In the Bengals 1981 3-4 scheme, Harris was the left outside linebacker. The NFL awarded Super Bowl XVI to Detroit on March 13, 1979, at the owners' meetings in Honolulu. (AP Photo), San Diego Chargers linebacker Ray Preston kneels on the turf after the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Chargers 27-7 in the AFC championship game in Cincinnati on Jan. 10, 1982. Riley also collected an awe-inspiring 65 interceptions, fourth-most when he retired in 1983. CBS, for this game, used the theme for the CBS Sports Saturday/Sunday for the intro (CBS had aired a special CBS Sports Sunday prior to the beginning of Super Bowl XVI coverage). Now it was Montana's turn. The 49ers posted a 133 regular season record, and playoff wins over the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys. Gregg died at age 85 in 2019. During the season, both teams had shown impressive ball security. Last but not least is tight end Dan Ross. Louis Breeden The left corner had an interception in the infamous AFC Championship Game (also known as"The Freezer Bowl") against Dan Fouts. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. (AP Photo), San Diego Chargers defensive players Louie Kelcher, center, and Ray Presten, right, stop Cincinnati Bengals running back Charles Alexander, left, for a short gain during first quarter action of the AFC championship game in Cincinnati on Jan. 10, 1982. No gloves. Harris. Harris is carried by teammate Mike Wilson after scoring a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Ken Anderson in the first quarter of Sunday, Jan. 10, 1982 AFC title game with the San Diego Chargers in Cincinnati. 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Ross would later perform at the halftime show for Super Bowl XXX. Jim Breechit was Breech's second season with the Bengals and he had three extra points in the game. Another former Ohio State quarterback who has been compared to Burrow appreciates the comparison. Ken Riley is the lone defensive player on this list, largely because of his longevity with the team. I was thinking I didn't want him grabbing any cloth. Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl appearances. Later in the quarter, Bengals defensive back Mike Fuller's 17-yard punt return gave the Bengals the ball at midfield. Dave Lapham's biceps. But San Francisco cornerback Ronnie Lott and linebackers Bunz and Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds tackled him for no gain, giving the ball back to the 49ers. However, Anderson threw an incomplete pass on first down, then was sacked by defensive end Jim Stuckey on second down for a 6-yard loss. Halfback Charles Alexander contributed 554 all-purpose yards and 28 receptions. How many Super Bowls have the Bengals won? Find out more. He caught three passes for 32 yards in the game. Archie Griffin The two-time Heisman Trophy winner at Ohio State University ran for 2,808 career NFL yards playing for the Bengals between 1976-1982. Don Bass Between 1978-1981, Bass caught 117 passes at tight end including a touchdown in the AFC Championship "Freezer Bowl" against San Diego. Up with People provided the halftime entertainment featuring a salute to the 1960s and Motown. . A big reason for Cincinnati's production on offense was their line, led by future Hall of Fame tackle Anthony Muoz and guard Max Montoya. Anderson faced off against Montana in Super Bowl XVI. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. The Bengals looked like they had a grasp on the game when they scored 10-straight points coming out of the half. The 49ers then ran the ball on five consecutive plays, taking 3 minutes off the clock, to advance to the Cincinnati 6-yard line. History of Cincinnati's big game appearances, Joe Burrow, Bengals players say 'Send those refunds'. Cincinnati's defense was also led by defensive backs Louis Breeden and Ken Riley, and linebackers Bo Harris, Jim LeClair, and Reggie Williams, who intercepted four passes and recovered three fumbles. The College Football Hall of Famer coached with the Bengals from 1995-2002. It was the first year in which the Bengals made the playoffs for a second-consecutive season, and they would not do so again for another 30 years. Three-year veteran defensive back Dwight Hicks led the team with nine interceptions, which he returned for 239 yards and a touchdown, giving the secondary a total of 23. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Just a year after the Bengals made it to the Super Bowl only to be beaten by the Rams, they're back. Jim LeClair LeClair started as the left inside linebacker and played for the Bengals between 1972-1983. Esiason only completed 11 passes on 25 attempts for a meager 144 yards. Nothing. Johnson then later successfully converted on a fourth down run, giving the Bengals a first down on the 3-yard line. (AP Photo), Their breath made visible by sub-zero temperatures, fans cheer during the AFC championship game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Diego Chargers in Cincinnati, Jan. 11, 1982. There was a lot of symmetry in the Bengals two Super Bowl appearances. Reggie WilliamsThe former Charterite city councilman started at right outside linebacker as he did in Super Bowl XVI. Joe Burrow is from Ohio and was the teams first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Collinsworth and Ross became the second pair of teammates to each have 100 yards receiving in a Super Bowl. Still in use today, it enables players and areas of play to be highlighted by the superimposing of lines and rings drawn by a freehand operator. Perhaps the best moment of the season for the Bengals was defeating the Raiders 3117. The game featured several great performances by players on both teams. Arms, hands, face. Patton was the game's leading rusher with 55 yards on 17 carries. The Bengals have once again challenged and failed to win the franchise's first Super Bowl championship. 1981 Cincinnati Bengals Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees Previous Season Next Season Record: 12-4-0, 1st in AFC Central Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Forrest Gregg (12-4-0) Points For: 421 (26.3/g) 3rd of 28 Points Against: 304 (19.0/g) 12th of 28 Expected W-L: 10.9-5.1 SRS: 5.51 (4th of 28), SOS: -1.81 Playoffs: 1982 Cincinnati Bengals Roster & Players Previous Season Next Season Record: 7-2-0, 1st in AFC Central Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Forrest Gregg (7-2-0) Points For: 232 (25.8/g) 4th of 28 Points Against: 177 (19.7/g) 15th of 28 Expected W-L: 5.9-3.1 SRS: 3.63 (9th of 28), SOS: -2.48 Playoffs: Lost Wild Card 17-44 vs. New York Jets Montana's next two completions to Clark (his 4th and final reception of the game) and Solomon moved the ball to the 5-yard line. However, things did not go to plan for the Bengals in the Super Bowl itself. He completed 300 of 479 (62.6 percent) passes for 3,754 yards and 29 touchdowns, with only 10 interceptions. Then, running back Ricky Patton ran twice, advancing the ball to the 39-yard line. Finally, Montana scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak, giving San Francisco a 70 lead. Gregg, Vince Lombardi's Hall-of-Fame right tackle, plays in the coldest game ever 14 years before in the iconic Ice Bowl in Green Bay when he digs in with the rest of the Packers offensive line with 13 seconds left on Bart Starr's fourth-down-do-or-die QB sneak that gives them the title. Kevin Skiver is a content producer at The Sporting News. From there, quarterback Joe Montana led the 49ers offense to the Cincinnati 47-yard line with three consecutive completions. However, the 49ers countered with a 50-yard, 9-play drive that took 4:41 off the clock, and included Montana's 22-yard pass to receiver Mike Wilson (his longest and final pass of the game) and seven consecutive running plays. Harris Also a tight end, Harris had 99 receptions with the Bengals between 1980-1985. All rights reserved. Chargers linebacker Woodrow Lowe makes the stop during first half action. With the score, the deficit was cut to 2014 with 10:06 left in regulation. Spirals. Not too bad for a tight end no ones heard of if you ask me. The domed stadium saved the crowd at the game from the cold and snowy weather, but the weather did affect traffic and other logistical issues related to the game. All rights reserved. $26.99 + $13.17 shipping. The pregame festivities featured the University of Michigan Band. The 1982 Cincinnati Bengals roster for the NFL regular season and playoffs Below are all the NFL teams that have won two or more Super Bowls. "Forrest didn't keep us out there very long," Breeden says. He retired as a City of Cincinnati policeman. This is the only Super Bowl to be played at the Pontiac Silverdome. (AP Photo), Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson, left, reacts as San Diego Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts, right, looks dejected after the Bengals defeated the Chargers in the AFC championship in Cincinnati on Jan. 10, 1982. But the cold front for the Freezer Bowl moves in during Lombardi's first NFL championship game in 1960 on an icy mud patch in Philadelphia, ending with the Packers on the Eagles 10 down, 17-13. Joe KellyA first-round draft pick in 1986, Kelly was a Bengal through 1989. On third down, 49ers linebacker Dan Bunz made probably the key defensive play of the game. Cincinnati receiver David Verser also missed a blocking audible by Anderson. had these big leather gloves," Gregg says. Max Montoya started at right guard in both Super Bowls. Bengals quarterback Ken Anderson (who had the best season of his career) was the top rated passer in the league and won both the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award. He played for the team until the 1993 season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The trainers calling the plays."[14]. Stanley Wilson A Bengal from 1983-1984, 1986 and 1988, he was suspended from the NFL in 1985 and 1987 for cocaine use. Anthony Munoz is easily the best lineman the team has ever had. 2Carries [18] Some records have to meet NFL minimum number of attempts to be recognized. David Verser Verser was the Bengals' first-round pick in 1981 out of Kansas ahead of second-round receiver Cris Collinsworth. Lee Johnson Johnson's Bengal career spanned from 1988 to 1998 when he was cut for saying if he were a Bengals' season ticket holder, he would probably sell them. Glenn Bujnoch Bujnoch was an offensive lineman between 1976-1982 with the Bengals. Jim Skow A Bengalfrom 1986-1989,he's currently a lawyer in Daytona Beach. San Diego Chargers running back Chuck Muncie (46) reaches for a pass from quarterback Dan Fouts during the AFC championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Jan. 11, 1982.. The last remaining active member of the 1982 Cincinnati Bengals was tight end Rodney Holman, who retired after the 1995 season. "1982 Super Bowl" redirects here. The 10-6 49ers defeated the 12-4 Bengals 20-16 on a fourth-quarter TD pass from Montana to WR John Taylor with 34 seconds remaining. However, the quality of the player and their career, including their time away from the Bengals franchise, if any, will be considered. Throughout their history, the Bengals have never won a Super Bowl. WATCH: Cincinnati Bengals starters from Super Bowls XVI, XXIII, Here are the Cincinnati Bengals starters from Super Bowls XVI and XXIII, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. After returning the opening kickoff 17 yards, San Francisco rookie returner Amos Lawrence was hit by Bengals rookie linebacker Guy Frazier and fumbled at his own 26-yard line (the first time in a Super Bowl that a turnover took place on the opening kick), where John Simmons recovered for Cincinnati. Anderson finished the game completing 25 of 34 pass attempts for 300 yards with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Prior to Super Bowl XXIII, he took part in a televised NFL talent contest showing off his talents as a singer. Then, the 49ers ran a fake reverse flea flicker play that involved wide receiver Freddie Solomon and ended with Montana completing a 14-yard pass to tight end Charle Young at the 33. Wersching's 4 field goals tied a Super Bowl record set by Green Bay Packers kicker Don Chandler in Super Bowl II. Joe Montana hit Jerry Rice to tie the game on the next play. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. By the time Ross scored, only 16 seconds remained in the game. Cincinnati Begals quarterback Ken Anderson turns to make a handoff during the AFC championship game against the San Diego Chargers in Cincinnati on Jan. 10, 1982. AFC Central Division Eddie EdwardsThe former first-round pick was in year five with the Bengals. Former NFL executive director Don Weiss wrote in his book "The Making of the Super Bowl" that the game had been awarded to the Silverdome by the league as a "reward" to the locally-headquartered automobile companies Ford Motor Company and Chrysler for their "many years of sponsoring pro football". The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. The 49ers defeated the Bengals by the score of 2621 to win their first Super Bowl. New New Era Cincinnati Bengals Cuffless Game Day . (AP Photo), Shirtless Cincinnati Bengals fans are joined by another in a snowmobile suit as they cheer on the Bengals in the AFC championship game against the San Diego Chargers in Cincinnati, Jan. 10, 1982. Esiason finished his Bengals career third all-time in passing with 27,149 yards. Anderson completed six consecutive passes on the Bengals' ensuing drive, the last one a 3-yard touchdown pass to Ross to make the score 2621. He made the Pro Bowl in 1981, gaining 1,077 yards. Everyone was talking about it leading up to the game, but Woods didnt get to showcase his skills under the bright lights in Miami. Wersching then kicked his fourth field goal to increase the 49ers' lead to 2614 with less than 2 minutes left in the game. Cincinnati Bengals roster for the 1982 NFL season. David Grant Grant was forced into the lineup in Super Bowl XXIII when nose tackle Tim Krumrie broke his leg early in the game. Taking advantage of their great starting field position, the Bengals marched 53 yards in 7 plays and scored a touchdown on a 4-yard pass from Anderson to Ross. This was also only the second Super Bowl to not take place in one of the three so-called 'big Super Bowl Cities' (the other was Houston in January 1974). The Bengals tried an onside kick, but Clark recovered the ball for the 49ers, allowing San Francisco to run out the clock to win the game. A major reason for the team's improvement was the emergence of their young quarterback Joe Montana. The Bengals also had a good defense that had not given up more than 30 points in any game that season.
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