Then, for us to make it a two-possession game, that was definitely what we wanted. 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The Chargers broke 15 divisional playoff team records and tied two others. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. One week after their victory over the Dolphins in Florida's scorching heat, the Chargers traveled to Cincinnati to face the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC championship game in the coldest game in NFL history based on the wind chill. We would have loved to have scored a touchdown there, but I really felt like we controlled the pace there," Staley said. However, Miami stormed right back with Strock completing numerous passes, the last one a 50-yard scoring strike to tight end Bruce Hardy, tying the game again at 31. He caught 13 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown. Woodley had a rather mediocre year, throwing for only 2,470 yards (6.7 yards per throw) and 12 touchdowns, with 13 interceptions and a passer rating of only 69.8, but he was a good scrambler, gaining 272 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. We knew he loved to throw inside the hashes," Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill said. On second-and-4 from the Miami 41, Wilson fumbled while tackled by Chargers safety Alohi Gilman during a 6-yard gain. The two teams have met each other 36 times (including 4 postseason games), with the Miami Dolphins winning 19 games and the Los Angeles Chargers winning 17 games. The San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl History - Sports Illustrated Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Then on the ensuing kickoff, the Chargers caught a break when the high, short kick surprisingly bounced back in their direction and was recovered by San Diego. Seattle will not pick up the fifth-year option on starting inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks ahead of Tuesday's deadline, a source said. The ninth-year pro revived Miami, scoring 10 quick points in the second quarter to close the gap. [6][7] Fouts then led his team down to Miami's nine-yard line. The game was one of the few in NFL history in which the same team kicked off to begin both halves. ", Miami linebacker Kim Bokamper said, "Every time I see it you wonder whether he should have gotten an Academy Award for the performance. Brooks recorded 143 all-purpose yards (19 rushing, 31 receiving, 85 kickoff return, eight punt return) and a pair of touchdown catches. Fouts completed 15 of 28 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown, with two interceptions; the future Hall of Fame QB sadly noted that the brutal weather conditions made it very difficult for him to throw the ball, adding that he was impressed that Ken Anderson was able to throw spirals during the game. NFL Scores Dolphins vs. Chargers final score and immediate reactions The Miami Dolphins dropped their second straight game with a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night. Fullback Andra Franklin provided the team with good blocking, and he was also a good ball carrier, rushing for 711 yards and seven touchdowns; the Dolphins run game in its entirety totaled 2,173 yards (4.06 yards per carry) and 18 touchdowns. Thank God we got out alive. Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers: Dec 12, 2022 - Fox Sports With the ball on the Miami 12, Bernischke had a chance for redemption. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Brooks returned the ensuing kickoff 35 yards to the 43-yard line. "Defensively we answered all the challenges in the game that we had to face. "NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 teams in NFL history, and the 1991 Washington Redskins, who defeated the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI behind a Super Bowl MVP performance from quarterback Mark Rypien, land at No. In between his moments of greatness, Winslow was writhing in pain on the Orange Bowl sidelines, cramping up with exhaustion. Dicker's kick capped a 17-play, 79-yard drive that took 8:39 off the clock. Herbert the sixth overall pick in 2020, one behind Tagovailoa completed a career-high 39 passes on 51 attempts for his 21st 300-yard game. With The Epic in Miami, the drama began immediately. [15], "I've never felt so close to death before," Winslow said afterward. "NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 teams in NFL history, and the 1950 Cleveland Browns -- who finished with a 10-2 record, led by head coach Paul Brown, quarterback Otto Graham, kicker Lou Groza and fullback Marion Motley -- land at No. 2004 Donruss Elite #179 Philip Rivers Rookie Aspirations /83 Chargers Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. I felt pretty good. Von Schamann had another chance to complete the Dolphins comeback later in the period but again had his kick blocked. San Diego responded with a drive to the Bengals 5-yard line, but turned the ball over on downs with less than three minutes left. One of the playoff wins was a 3413 divisional win against the Chargers, avenging their loss from the previous season. . Chargers vs. Dolphins - NFL Box Score - November 15, 2020 | ESPN As a sidenote, Cincinnati head coach Forrest Gregg had already participated in one of the coldest games in NFL history prior to this one. The playoffs had been a cruel mistress to San Diego, with head coach Don Coryells group knocked off as heavy favorite in the 1979 Divisionals by the Houston Oilers. "The great football games are like pieces of theater. Dolphins 17-23 Chargers (Dec 11, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN ever. His attempts, completions, and passing yards were all NFL postseason records. View the Box Score for the NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and the Miami Dolphins on January 2, 1982. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. 12 spot. Rookie running back James Brooks was also a major contributor, rushing for 525 yards, catching 46 passes for 329 yards, and adding another 1,239 yards returning punts and kickoffs. It was his personal tour-de-force, a monument to arguably the first modern-era player at his position who caught more than he blocked. Williams had six catches for 116 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown while getting both feet in bounds near the back of the end zone to extend the Chargers' lead to 10-0 early in the second quarter. One week later, the Chargers traveled to Cincinnati for a date with the Bengals. [11]", "A great gameMaybe the greatest Strock was 29-of-43 for 403 yards and four scores. After recovering a Chuck Muncie fumble, they moved into position for von Schamann to try a 34-yard field goal. This time defensive end Leroy Jones got his hand in the way. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Receivers Jimmy Cefalo (29 receptions, 631 yards, three touchdowns) and Duriel Harris (53 receptions, 911 yards, two touchdowns) provided the main deep threat on the team. With only 1:06 left in regulation, a heavy Dolphins pass rush forced Fouts to throw a blind pass intended for Winslow in the end zone. Former New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson goes ALL OUT in memorable chase-down play. 100. [11]", "The locker-room celebration was more low key than other locker rooms I'd been in. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 2:31PM. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. For the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins, their 1981 AFC Divisional playoff was supposed to be a good game. The Dolphins came in with the league's top-ranked pass offense. Muncie rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown. With the exception of a 76-yard touchdown pass to Jimmy Cefalo in the first quarter, Woodley had a poor performance, completing only 4 of 14 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown, with one interception. San Diego also had an outstanding rushing attack, led by Pro Bowl running back Chuck Muncie, who rushed for 1,144 yards and a league-leading 19 touchdowns, while also catching 43 passes for 362 yards. Or write about sports? After intercepting the pass, Blackwood quickly lateraled the ball to Gerald Small, who returned it to the Chargers 15-yard line, setting up Nathan's 12-yard touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter and giving Miami its first lead of the game. Get box score updates on the Los Angeles Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins football game. Five players had more than 100 yards in receptions. Or write about sports? On the opening drive of the second half, San Diego drove to the Bengals 38-yard line, only to lose their fourth turnover of the day when Reggie Williams stripped the ball from Chuck Muncie and Cincinnati lineman Ross Browner recovered it. For Fouts, its a memory hell always cherish, telling the Chargers official website the following: Its designed to go to Kellen, which was a good idea. "He was gonna try to get Tyreek and Jaylen (Waddle) in on those dagger routes, so we definitely packed the middle a little bit and forced him to try to throw it outside.. In the strike shortened 1982 NFL season, David Woodley led Miami to a 72 record and 3 playoff wins to lead the Miami Dolphins to an NFL championship appearance in Super Bowl XVII. "NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 teams in NFL history, and the 2000 Baltimore Ravens -- who defeated the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV behind the play of linebackers Ray Lewis and Peter Boulware, defensive lineman Tony Siragusa and defensive bac, "NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 teams in NFL history, and the 1993 Dallas Cowboys -- who defeated the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII behind the play of quarterback Troy Aikman, running back Emmitt Smith, wide receiver Michael Irvin, defensive en. For the Chargers, The Epic in Miami is almost inarguably the greatest victory in franchise history. "NFL 100 Greatest" ranks the top 100 teams in NFL history, and the 1999 St. Louis Rams, who defeated the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV and were dubbed "The Greatest Show on Turf," land at the No.
