Early in the third quarter, the Bills advanced 69 yards in five plays, starting with Ferguson's 15-yard pass to Frank Lewis and ending with a 44-yard touchdown run by Cribbs to tie the game. A 16-yard drive, eating up three minutes, moved the ball to the 6 and, on fourth down, Wersching kicked a 23-yard field goal with only 1:57 to go. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. "The only thing we could do was run the ball and hope we could get it out and punt.". (AP Photo/Al Golub), San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Joe Montana (16) fire long pass down field during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. Then Anderson went to work, rushing three times for 31 yards and completing a 19-yard pass to Ross on a drive that moved the ball inside the San Diego 10-yard line. (AP Photo/Al Golub), Ray Wersching (14) of the 49ers kicks the extra point, as Joe Montana (16) holds the ball, that gave them a 28-27 win over the Dallas Cowboys and a trip to the Super Bowl, Jan. 10, 1982, San Francisco, Calif. (AP Photo), San Francisco Line Backer Jack "hacksaw" Reynolds set his sites on Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Danny White (11) during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. Take a look at all the action as the 2023 Combine gets underway in Indianapolis.
NFL play-offs: San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals win to reach 49ers Defensive end Dwaine Board (76) moves up to make tackle during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. Defensive back Eric Wright (21) knocked ball loose during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. However, New York got a big boost from receiver Kurt Sohn, who returned the kickoff 28 yards to the 48-yard line. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli), Dallas Cowboys kicker Rafael Septien (1) attempts a field goal during the NFL football game NFC Championship between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, California on January 10, 1982. One cited reason for this was the last second substitution of receivers Piccone and Ron Jessie into the huddle. ", In Cincinnati lineman Dave Lapham's opinion, "We just didn't move anybody off the ball. Check out the Top 10 photos from Super Bowl LVII! The "long way to go" that Walsh foresaw was covered in six months. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction?
Early in the second quarter, Woodley was replaced by Don Strock who started off his first play with a 17-yard completion to Duriel Harris on a drive that Uwe von Schamann finished with a 34-yard field goal. NFC West.
1982 Topps NFC Championship #6 San Francisco 49ers/Dallas Cowboys "I think Joe was thinking of the Gipper when we won. Explaining his role in the TD play, Cooper said, "It was a fake up the middle to the fullback.
San Francisco 49ers | History & Notable Players | Britannica 1982 San Francisco 49ers Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees Previous Season Next Season Record: 3-6-0, 3rd in NFC West Division ( Schedule and Results ) Coach: Bill Walsh (3-6-0) Points For: 209 (23.2/g) 7th of 28 Points Against: 206 (22.9/g) 23rd of 28 Expected W-L: 4.6-4.4 SRS: -2.43 (18th of 28), SOS: -2.77 seasons. It marked the first time that a Super Bowl was held in a cold-weather city. But on second down and 6, Dallas lineman Ed "Too Tall" Jones plowed through a block attempt by Charley Hannah and chased Williams all the way back to the 49-yard line before he grounded the ball with a desperate throw. The team was coming off a Super Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals completely took over the game from that point on.
(AP Photo/Al Golub), San Francisco 49ers Running Back Bill Ring (30) catches kick off during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. The 49ers jumped to a 247 lead in the second quarter, and scored two touchdowns in the final quarter to secure the victory. Anderson finished the game with 14 of 21 completions for 192 yards and a touchdown. Following an incomplete pass, Strock's next throw was intercepted by Willie Buchanon, but as he made the diving catch, he fumbled the ball back to Miami when he hit the ground. (Won 0 Rounds), Lost Divisional Round The 49ers soon faced 3rd and 17 from the 44, but Montana was able to convert with a 39-yard completion to Dwight Clark, which led to a 22-yard field goal by Ray Wersching that gave them a 107 lead on the first play of the second quarter. Cincinnati eventually drove inside the 10, but the Bills made a key defensive stand, as defensive end Ken Johnson sacked Anderson at the 15 on third down and then Robb Riddick leaped high in the air to block Jim Breech's 33-yard field goal attempt. (AP Photo/Al Golub), San Francisco Linebacker Keena Turner (58) recovers Dallas Cowboys Running Back Tony Dorsett (33) fumble. The San Francisco 49ers secure a hard-fought win over the Dallas Cowboys to reach the NFL's Conference Championships while the Cincinnati Bengals upset the Buffalo Bills. Following three incompletions and a touchdown called back by a holding penalty, Breech's 38-yard field goal made the score 207. This was the first postseason meeting between the Giants and 49ers.[2].
First New York's Bruce Harper fumbled the opening kickoff while being tackled by Ervin Parker, and Charles Romes returned the ball 26-yards to the end zone. Most of the Giants offense came from Carpenter, who had 33 carries for 161 yards and four receptions for 32. His initial draft yielded only two players who remained with the Niners into 1981, but they were prize picks -- quarterback Joe Montana and wide receiver Dwight Clark. San Francisco 49ers Franchise Encyclopedia. All four AFC playoff games were between teams who had never faced each other in the postseason before. Following a 4-yard run by Charles Alexander, the Bengals scored a touchdown on an 8-yard pass from Anderson to tight end M. L. Harris, increasing their lead to 100. With only 58 seconds left in the game, a heavy Dolphins pass rush forced Fouts to throw a blind pass intended for Winslow in the end zone. 1981 NFC Championship Game - Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers - January 10, 1982 Wide receiver Dwight Clark of the San Francisco 49ers makes "The Catch" in the end zone to. (AP Photo/Al Golub), 49er fans mock effigy of Dallas Quarterback Danny White during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. We worked like hell on that play. Past 10 Seasons (2013 - 2022) Championship Years 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994 San Francisco 49ers History Overview The San Francisco 49ers have played a total of 73 seasons. This was also the first year that both New York City area teams, the Giants and the Jets, made the playoffs together in the same year. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. The image of an exhausted Winslow, who finished the game with 13 receptions for 166 yards and a touchdown, being helped off the field by two of his Chargers teammates is now an iconic visual of NFL Films. ", The difference in the game, said Gregg, "was the four turnovers. After that it looked as if they were trying not to make mistakes. 'NFL Total Access' Highlights Under-the-Radar 49ers Players Ahead of Championship Sunday. In 10 plays, seven of them rushes, the Niners advanced 50 yards and, with 5:25 remaining, Wersching kicked his third field goal, a 40-yarder that raised the NFC club's lead to 23-14. was the 1990 San Francisco 49ers, who All-time Receiving Leader: Jerry Rice 1,281 rec, 19,247 yds, 176 TD .
Joe Montana documentary relives 'The Catch' on 40th anniversary Following a missed 37-yard field goal attempt by Mike-Mayer after the fumble recovery, Todd led the Jets to the Bills 38-yard line, only to throw another interception, this one to linebacker Phil Villapiano, who returned it 18 yards to the 40. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. This year has been a bit different, however, as the 49ers used a third-string . ", Concerning the decision to pass up the field goal, Gregg said, "I figured that even if we didn't make it, it would put the 49ers on the 1-yard line. The key play of the drive was a 21-yard run by Rob Carpenter on 2nd and 8 from the 40 with 2:04 left on the clock.
San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl Wins - Sportskeeda Three plays later, running back Tony Dorsett scored on a 5-yard rushing touchdown to give Dallas a 1714 lead. (Schedule and Results), Other Notable Asst. The rivalry stems from the proximity of Oakland and San . With Montana passing and Cooper and Ricky Patton running, the Niners advanced to the Cincinnati 5 with 18 seconds remaining before intermission. (Won 2 Rounds), Lost Conference Championship Meanwhile, the Bengals lost two of their first five games, then bowed only to New Orleans, 17-7, and San Francisco the rest of the way. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. The game was played on January 24, 1982, at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. All rights reserved. Dallas responded with an 80-yard drive, including a controversial pass interference penalty on 49ers defensive back Ronnie Lott which nullified his interception and gave the Cowboys a 35-yard gain at the San Francisco 12-yard line. Archie Griffin touched the ball at the 15, but failed to grab it and watched the ball bounce to the 4, where it was downed by Milt McColl of the 49ers. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. (AP Photo/Al Golub), San Francisco 49ers vs.Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park Sunday, January 10. Then Ferguson threw his third consecutive interception on the next drive, which Donald Dykes picked off and returned 22 yards, giving New York a first down on the Buffalo 35. We didn't do anything different in the second half. "The 49ers have been doing that all season and are pretty good at it.". I told them what to expect. In 11 plays, the 49ers traveled 68 yards. All-time Scoring Leader: Jerry Rice 1,130 points The San Francisco 49ers Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli), Dallas Cowboys quarterback Danny White (11) throws a pass during the NFL football game NFC Championship between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, California on January 10, 1982. Clark added 5 receptions for 104 yards. In the second quarter, New York had a chance to increase their lead with a drive into Eagles territory, but Philadelphia's defense dug in and stuffed Brunner for no gain on a 4th and 1 conversion attempt on the 35. San Francisco Defensive End Jim Stuckey (79) blocks Dallas Cowboy Quarterback Danny White (11) from passing. 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This was the only time this happened in either conference since the playoffs were expanded to 10 teams in 1978. Faced with third down and 7 inside the red zone later in the drive, Anderson kept the drive going with a 16-yard completion to Isaac Curtis on the Chargers 1-yard line, and fullback Pete Johnson scored a touchdown run on the next play, giving them a 177 lead. San Francisco won despite losing six turnovers. John Ayers revealed that the coach had instructed the Niners to treat the second half as though the score was 0-0. They were 2-14 that first year. Passing, Rushing, & Receiving; Defense; Kick/Punt Returns; Kicking & Punting; 49ers Starters; Full Site Menu; NFC Championship - Dallas Cowboys at . Free shipping for many products! Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. won the Super Bowl 5 times, in 1981, 1984, 1988, 1989 and 1994. Cincinnati's David Verser returned the ensuing kickoff 40 yards to their 35-yard line, and the team responded with a 7-play 65-yard drive, including a 13-yard scramble by Anderson, to retake the lead with a 20-yard touchdown run by Alexander. After a pair of punts, Greg Buttle returned an interception from Ferguson 29 yards to the Bills 14-yard line, setting up's Leahy's 26-yard field goal that cut the score to 24-10 at the end of the half.[1]. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The Bills defense managed to force a punt with under a minute left, but Ferguson threw four consecutive incompletions as time expired in the game. Despite playing without starting quarterback Phil Simms and linebacker Brad Van Pelt, the Giants jumped to a 200 lead in the first quarter and withstood an Eagles comeback at the end to hold on to a 2721 win. They had progressed to the San Francisco 27 when Anderson completed a 19-yard pass to Cris Collinsworth. [2], at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California. Three turnovers cost the Bengals 17 points in a 20-point first half that set a Super Bowl record; the 49ers staged a dramatic goal line stand that might have saved the game, and Ray Wersching kicked a record-tying four field goals. This seemed to spark Buffalo's offense, which subsequently picked up three first downs on a drive to the Bengals 30-yard line, but they also came up empty when linebacker Bo Harris intercepted Ferguson's pass and returned it 16 yards to the 24. The second best start to a season "They double-teamed Archie Reese, but did not block John Choma (tackle) and ran right at the double team," said Studley. As Bunz handled lead blocker Alexander on the fourth-down smash, Reynolds led the charge that snuffed out Johnson. ", Paul Brown, founder and long-time coach of the Bengals, attributed the defeat to "too many mistakes early against a good team. ", Johnson, the 249-pound battering ram who spearheaded the Cincinnati offense that ranked second best in the NFL, "saw the 49ers rise up at the snap of the ball. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1982 Topps NFC Championship #6 San Francisco 49ers/Dallas Cowboys at the best online prices at eBay! It marked the Giants' first postseason victory since the 1958 playoffs and their first ever road postseason win. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Super Bowl, Lost Conference Championship (87) Dwight Clark and (68) John Ayers during the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park in San Fransisco on January 10, 1982. White threw a completion to Drew Pearson that almost went for a touchdown, but 49ers corner Eric Wright made a key tackle by getting one hand inside Pearson's jersey and dragging him down. Then Walls recovered a fumble from running back Walt Easley at midfield to set up White's 21-yard touchdown pass to tight end Doug Cosbie, giving Dallas a 2721 advantage. At 25, Montana was the same age as Joe Namath when Broadway Joe led the New York Jets to a stunning upset of the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Player and team photos used with permission from, Why the 49ers split with K Robbie Gould makes sense for both sides, Report: Kicker Robbie Gould will enter free agency, won't return to 49ers in 2023, Why Albert Breer says "keep an eye on" Baker Mayfield to 49ers possibility, 49ers insider discusses the possibility of the team pursuing Khalil Mack. Tell the fellows they really did win one for the Gipper.". Brooks recorded 143 all-purpose yards. Have the San Francisco 49ers gone by any other names? For the third time in four years, the San Francisco 49ers have found themselves in the NFC Championship game. The 49ers got another chance to score before halftime when they recovered a fumbled punt on the Dallas 42. 25-year-old San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana led the 49ers to victory in his first playoff game, completing 20 of 31 passes for a career-high 304 yards and two touchdowns and an interception.