Super Bowl XVI
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| Super Bowl XVI | |
|---|---|
| Name | Super Bowl XVI |
| Date | January 24, 1982 |
| Stadium | Pontiac Silverdome |
| City | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Teams | San Francisco 49ers vs. Cincinnati Bengals |
Super Bowl XVI was the championship game of the National Football League (NFL) for the 1981 NFL season, played between the American Football Conference (AFC) champion Cincinnati Bengals and the National Football Conference (NFC) champion San Francisco 49ers. The game was held at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, and was attended by Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys fans. The San Francisco 49ers, led by Bill Walsh and Joe Montana, were seeking their first Super Bowl title, while the Cincinnati Bengals, led by Forrest Gregg and Ken Anderson, were seeking their first championship since the AFC Championship Game.
Game Summary
The game was played on January 24, 1982, with the San Francisco 49ers defeating the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 26-21, with Joe Montana being named the Super Bowl MVP. The San Francisco 49ers were led by Bill Walsh, who implemented the West Coast offense, and Joe Montana, who threw for 157 yards and 1 touchdown, with the help of Dwight Clark and Freddie Solomon. The Cincinnati Bengals were led by Forrest Gregg and Ken Anderson, who threw for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns, with the help of Cris Collinsworth and Isaac Curtis. The game was watched by Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, and Howard Cosell on ABC, and was attended by Pete Rozelle, Paul Brown, and Art Modell.
Background
The San Francisco 49ers finished the 1981 NFL season with a 13-3 record, winning the NFC West division title, and defeating the New York Giants in the NFC Divisional Playoff and the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship Game. The Cincinnati Bengals finished the 1981 NFL season with a 12-4 record, winning the AFC Central division title, and defeating the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Divisional Playoff and the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship Game. The San Francisco 49ers were led by Joe Montana, Dwight Clark, and Freddie Solomon, while the Cincinnati Bengals were led by Ken Anderson, Cris Collinsworth, and Isaac Curtis. The game was also attended by Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, and Green Bay Packers fans.
Box Score
The box score for the game is as follows: San Francisco 49ers - 26, Cincinnati Bengals - 21, with Joe Montana throwing for 157 yards and 1 touchdown, and Ken Anderson throwing for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns. The San Francisco 49ers were led by Bill Walsh, who implemented the West Coast offense, and Joe Montana, who was named the Super Bowl MVP. The Cincinnati Bengals were led by Forrest Gregg and Ken Anderson, who threw for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns. The game was watched by Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, and Howard Cosell on ABC, and was attended by Pete Rozelle, Paul Brown, and Art Modell.
Aftermath
The San Francisco 49ers' victory in the game marked their first Super Bowl title, and cemented Joe Montana's status as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. The Cincinnati Bengals' loss in the game marked their first Super Bowl defeat, and they would not appear in another Super Bowl until Super Bowl XXIII. The game was also notable for the performance of Ray Wersching, who kicked 4 field goals for the San Francisco 49ers, and Ken Anderson, who threw for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Cincinnati Bengals. The game was attended by Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, and Denver Broncos fans.
Game Statistics
The game statistics for the game are as follows: San Francisco 49ers - 26 points, 274 total yards, 157 passing yards, and 117 rushing yards. Cincinnati Bengals - 21 points, 356 total yards, 300 passing yards, and 56 rushing yards. The game was played at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, and was attended by Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Dallas Cowboys fans. The San Francisco 49ers were led by Bill Walsh, who implemented the West Coast offense, and Joe Montana, who was named the Super Bowl MVP. The game was watched by Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, and Howard Cosell on ABC, and was attended by Pete Rozelle, Paul Brown, and Art Modell. The game was also notable for the performance of Ray Wersching, who kicked 4 field goals for the San Francisco 49ers, and Ken Anderson, who threw for 300 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Cincinnati Bengals, with the help of Cris Collinsworth and Isaac Curtis.