The play Cooper scored on had not been called by Bill Walsh for two years. He played for the team until the 1993 season. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. had these big leather gloves," Gregg says. The Bengals could only advance to their 25 before having Pat McInally boot a 47-yard punt, and with just over 4 minutes left in the half, Montana led the 49ers on another scoring drive. 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. He also rushed 4 times for 15 yards and a score on the ground. (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. Fullback Pete Johnson was the leading rusher on the team with 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns. 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. As they lined-up for a field goal attempt, a false start penalty against San Francisco pushed them back 5 yards but Wersching connected from 26 yards, increasing the 49ers' lead to 200, which was the largest halftime lead in Super Bowl history to that date, breaking the previous record of 17 points set by Miami in Super Bowl VIII.[15]. 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. 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. 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. He was named an All-Pro nine times and selected to a whopping 11 Pro Bowls in his 13-year career, playing every season for the Bengals. Then, running back Ricky Patton ran twice, advancing the ball to the 39-yard line. Subzero temperatures curtailed the aerial duel expected by the two teams. With just 15 seconds left in the half, Wersching kicked a second squib kick that was muffed by Bengals running back Archie Griffin, and the 49ers recovered the ball on the Bengals' 4-yard line. Wersching ended the drive with a 40-yard field goal to give San Francisco a 2314 lead with just 5 minutes left. "M.L. only a couple special teams players were alive and head coach Zac Taylor was . In Super Bowl XXIII, he suffered a broken leg early in the game. By the time Ross scored, only 16 seconds remained in the game. Alabama, Purdue and Texas A&M Have three. He became a mortgage banker in Seattle after his career. Robbie convinced the other owners to vote down Miami, in an effort to gain leverage towards building a new stadium. Anthony Munoz is easily the best lineman the team has ever had. 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. The game was televised in the United States by CBS and featured the broadcast team of play-by-play announcer Pat Summerall and color commentator John Madden (the latter making his Super Bowl debut as a broadcaster). (AP Photo/Harold P. Matosian), Cincinnati Bengals coach Forrest Gregg is carried off the field by jubilant players and fans after the Bengals defeated the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship playoff game in Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1982. INDIANAPOLIS _ What we hear about the Bengals as we prowl the halls of the NFL scouting combine this week: INDIANAPOLIS _ Returning Wednesday to the spot where at last year's NFL scouting combine he declared he was on the look out for "Glass-Eaters," Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack said Jackson Carman chewed enough chards in his two playoff starts to be in the mix at right tackle if La'el Collins isn't ready Opening Day. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. This time, despite the opponent being the same, the Super Bowl took a different pattern. Jack Thompson The "Throwin' Samoan" was a first-round quarterback pick in 1979 and was with the Bengals through 1982. Spirals. 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. Now it was Montana's turn. The 1982 Cincinnati Bengals roster for the NFL regular season and playoffs The Bengals faced the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XVI on January 24, 1982. Before we start, lets set the rules for the selection process. "I remember how elated he was," says their coach that day, Forrest Gregg, recalling it all on the 20th anniversary. XFL Fantasy Football Rankings Week 2: Josh Gordon, Jeff Badet, Max Borghi, and More, Final Fantasy PPR Rankings for the NFL Playoffs: Tony Pollard, Ezekiel Elliott, James Cook, and More, NFL All-Time RB Records: Season and Career Leaders, College football Week 6 live reactions, results, and takeaways. The Bengals also had a good defense that had not given up more than 30 points in any game that season. But like several of his teammates, Curtis played his entire career as a Bengal. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He led Holy Cross to aKentucky High School Athletic Association Division 2A state title in 2011. I put Vaseline all over my arms. "1982 Super Bowl" redirects here. MORE:Joe Burrow, Bengals players say 'Send those refunds'. Jim Skow A Bengalfrom 1986-1989,he's currently a lawyer in Daytona Beach. According to the NFL's highlight film for the game, the 49ers had discovered Wersching's ability to effectively use the squib during their 1981 season opener when a leg injury kept him from fully powering into the football; because that game was also played at the Silverdome, Bill Walsh felt that Wersching would be able to recreate the crazy bounces of a squib on the hard AstroTurf by shortening his stride and seeing what happened. Three of Cincinnati's turnovers helped San Francisco build a then-Super Bowl record 200 halftime lead, off a touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown from quarterback Joe Montana and two field goals by Ray Wersching. QB Ken Anderson was at the height of his Cincinnati. First, he completed a 17-yard pass to wide receiver Dwight Clark at the Cincinnati 49-yard line. Covered everything exposed. Currently, the Patriots and Steelers are tied for the most Super Bowl wins with six, while the 49ers and Cowboys trail closely behind with five. Stanley Wilson A Bengal from 1983-1984, 1986 and 1988, he was suspended from the NFL in 1985 and 1987 for cocaine use. All frozen together in a historic tableau known as "The Freezer Bowl." Harris. 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 Bengals looked like they had a grasp on the game when they scored 10-straight points coming out of the half. 60 Minutes was broadcast after the game on CBS, representing the Super Bowl lead-out program. 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. Multi-talented running back Earl Cooper also provided the team with a good running and receiving threat, rushing for 330 yards and catching 51 passes for 477 yards. Or write about sports? 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. (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. 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Jim LeClair LeClair started as the left inside linebacker and played for the Bengals between 1972-1983. Eddie Brown Brown was a Bengal from 1985-1991. The Bengals earned their first playoff victory in team history by defeating the Buffalo Bills 2821, then beating the San Diego Chargers 277 in a game known as the Freezer Bowl because of the 59 wind chill conditions at Riverfront Stadium. Either way, almost every football fan from the late 80s remembers his name as well as his signature dance. Breedon's interception came on the Bengals six yard line. Halfback Charles Alexander contributed 554 all-purpose yards and 28 receptions. It marked the first time that a Super Bowl was held in a cold-weather city. David Verser Verser was the Bengals' first-round pick in 1981 out of Kansas ahead of second-round receiver Cris Collinsworth. : Bruce Coslet (Wide Receivers), Dick LeBeau (Defensive Backs), Dick Modzelewski (Defensive Line) and George Sefcik (Quarterbacks/RB), Principal Owner/General Manager: Paul Brown, Training Camp: Wilmington College (Wilmington, Ohio), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. 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. Cincinnati Bengals players listed alphabetically or numerically. 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. Harris Also a tight end, Harris had 99 receptions with the Bengals between 1980-1985. Had the Bengals won the Super Bowl it would have gone national. Riley also collected an awe-inspiring 65 interceptions, fourth-most when he retired in 1983. Wersching's squib kickoffs caused 2 Cincinnati fumbles; the 49ers recovered one of them, leading to their 2nd field goal. Charles Alexander started off the drive with a 13-yard carry, with a facemask penalty on Hicks giving an additional 5 yards. This Super Bowl was simulcast in Canada on the CTV Television Network, which was airing the Super Bowl for the first time. "Forrest didn't keep us out there very long," Breeden says. The 49ers defeated the Bengals. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Anderson was also an outstanding scrambler, rushing for 320 yards and one touchdown, leading all NFL quarterbacks in rushing yards. The game was played in the Pontiac Silverdome near Detroit, MI. For the first time, three Super Bowl host cities were deliberated and selected at the same meeting (XV, XVI, and XVII). Louis Breeden The left corner had an interception in the infamous AFC Championship Game (also known as"The Freezer Bowl") against Dan Fouts. 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. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Its not every day that a special-teams player makes a list like this, but I think Stanford Jennings deserves it. James Brooks A four-time Pro Bowl player for the Bengals between 1984-1991, Brooks played against the Bengals prior to their first Super Bowl in the AFC championship "Freezer Bowl" as a San Diego Charger. He passed away earlier this year from COVID-19 complications at age 67. Record: 7-2-0, 1st in The final national Nielsen rating was 49.1 (a 73 share), which is still a Super Bowl record, and ranks second to the final episode of M*A*S*H in 1983 among television broadcasts in general. The 49ers then ran the ball on five consecutive plays, taking 3 minutes off the clock, to advance to the Cincinnati 6-yard line. Collinsworth was a rookie in 1981 and helped the team to their 12-4 record on the back of his 1,009 yards receiving on 67 catches. His favorite targets were receivers Dwight Clark (85 receptions, 1,104 yards, and 4 touchdowns) and Freddie Solomon (59 receptions, 969 yards, and 8 touchdowns), along with tight end Charle Young (37 receptions for 400 yards and 5 touchdowns). Find out more. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Finally, Montana scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak, giving San Francisco a 70 lead. Anthony Munoz The left tackle was in the second season of his NFL Hall of Fame career. "I mean regular gloves, just like you would wear around driving your car or something. The Bengals finished with the best regular-season record in the AFC at 124. Ken Riley "The Rattler" is in the inaugural Bengals Ring of Honor and was with the team from 1969-1983. The game would be played inside the Pontiac Silverdome, in the Detrot suburb of Pontiac. The game featured several great performances by players on both teams. Tom Flores was on the Kansas City Chiefs' roster in Super Bowl IV and coached in Super Bowl XV. This seemed to fire up Cincinnati's defense, which limited the 49ers to only 8 plays and 4 offensive yards for the entire third quarter. When Joe Burrow said his career is the Bengals' Super Bowl window, he wasn't kidding. Even though the team came up short in Super Bowl XVI, Anderson is one of the best quarterbacks the Bengals have ever had. Gregg died at age 85 in 2019. Isaac Curtis He had three catches for 42 yards.The four-time Pro Bowler has been in the hotel management industry locally with Winegardner and Hammons. 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. The Bengals have an 0-3 record following Super Bowl 56. This article relating to an American football season is a stub. Subsequently, they beat both the Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills to head to Super Bowl XXIII in Miami. The Bengals went 40 at home in 1982. [6][7] Dolphins owner Joe Robbie, locked in an ongoing feud with the city of Miami and Dade County over stadium improvements or construction of a new stadium, actually lobbied against Miami hosting the game. The Bengals' Super Bowl history isn't exactly filled with highlights, but who are their top players to take the field when it mattered most? Mike Martin Martin was a wide receiver/punt returner between 1983-1989 for the Bengals. Below are all the NFL teams that have won two or more Super Bowls. For the first time since Super Bowl III, both teams were making their first Super Bowl appearance. Boomer Esiason Norman Julius "Boomer" Esiason was initially a Bengal from 1984-1992 and was AFC Player of the year and NFL MVP in 1988. 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. Copyright 2019-2023. Do you have a sports website? Newer generations of Cincinnati Bengals fans may not know the players who twice faced the San Francisco 49ers in the team's two Super Bowls in the 1980s.. Super Bowl XVI was Jan. 24, 1982, at the . Collinsworth had 107, while Ross had 104. 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. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. That said, going into Super Bowl XVI, most experts agreed that both teams were very evenly matched, but many thought Pete Johnson's rushing ability could prove to be the difference. "The one thing I remember is how well Kenny Anderson threw the ball," he says of the Bengals NFL MVP that season. Ken Anderson's moustache. Steve Kreider Kreider caught 37 passes for five touchdowns in 1981. He died of melanoma Jan. 2, 2020. 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. (AP Photo), Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Louis Breedon, right, intercepts a pass to San Diego Chargers receiver Charlie Joinor, left, to break up a second quarter drive by the Chargers in Cincinnati on Jan. 10, 1982. Across from Collinsworth in Super Bowl XVI was WR Isaac Curtis. Munoz knows what gets them to the Big Game and why Anderson should join him in the Hall. The Bengals joined the American Football League (AFL) as an expansion team in 1968. "That was the difference," Muoz says. "Coach Walsh was pretty loose on the bus," Montana told Sports Illustrated after the game. Eric Thomas Starting at right corner, Thomas made the Pro Bowl in 1988. How many Super Bowls have the Bengals won? I'm not interested in seeing how tough of a man you are." Knee injuries curtailed his career by 1991. $26.99 + $13.17 shipping. (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). One of the best receivers in Bengals history also played in SB XVI against the 49ers: Cris Collinsworth. Sources: NFL.com Super Bowl XVI, Super Bowl XVI Play Finder SF, Super Bowl XVI Play Finder Cin, 1Completions/attempts "I mean tight. Ira Hillary Hillary was a wide receiver from 1987-1989. Award is part of $3 million in new grants to athletic fields nationwide, 2023 The Cincinnati Bengals. 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. The 49ers only gained 8 yards on their ensuing drive, and the Bengals got the ball back after receiving Jim Miller's 44-yard punt at their own 47-yard line. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. At the end of CBS' telecast, they played ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All" over a montage of the 49ers playing in the game and the city of San Francisco. Temperature at the game was minus 9 degrees. In 1982, the league reverted to the pre-1979 practice of assigning each official a different number. After receiving the opening kickoff of the second half, the Bengals drove 83 yards in 9 plays. 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. Top 10 Cincinnati Bengals players to play in a Super Bowl: Super Bowl XVI vs. 49ers. 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. Glenn Cameron The former first-round pick was the starting right inside linebacker. Ken Riley is the lone defensive player on this list, largely because of his longevity with the team. 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. 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]. Fuller gained 35 yards on 4 punt returns. [18] Some records have to meet NFL minimum number of attempts to be recognized. Bobby Kemp Kemp was a rookie strong safety in 1981 and played with the Bengals through 1986. For instance, Super Bowl LIV was played in 2020, but was the championship for the 2019 season. Perhaps the best moment of the season for the Bengals was defeating the Raiders 3117. It was a brutal loss for the Bengals and the third Super Bowl win for the 49ers franchise. 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. (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. Cincinnati Bengals, American professional gridiron football team that plays in the American Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football League (NFL). To purchase the book, visit the Bengals Pro Shop or go to Bengals.com/Book. Until the 1981 season, they had never won a playoff game in their entire history. The Bengals first Super Bowl appearance came at the end of the 1981 season. Then it kind of became psychological. When Joe Burrow said his career is the Bengals' Super Bowl window, he wasn't kidding. However, the Rams scored a late touchdown to clinch the game and take a 23-20 victory. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. From there, quarterback Joe Montana led the 49ers offense to the Cincinnati 47-yard line with three consecutive completions. In my mind, hes already on the list of best Bengals players to ever play in a Super Bowl, and he hasnt even taken the field in the Super Bowl yet. Hes another easy addition to this list regardless of what he does on Sunday night. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Rodney Holman A Bengal from 1982-1992, Holman made the Pro Bowl in three consecutive years from 1988-1990. And the only way to begin celebrating the 40th anniversary of 1981's highly-ranked . Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. It marked the first time that a Super Bowl was held in a cold-weather city. 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. Esiason only completed 11 passes on 25 attempts for a meager 144 yards. Cincinnati was also a surprise team because, like the 49ers, they had recorded a 610 record during the previous season. He was selected to his only Pro Bowl the following season. The win gives the Bengals their first Super Bowl position. Thats not saying much, unfortunately. Montana threw for 157 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for another 18 yards and a touchdown. Tom Dinkel A linebacker and Bengals special teams captain, he was a Bengal between 1978-1985. 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". Last but not least is tight end Dan Ross. This time, a cast including Zac Taylor, Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and a Bengals team . As the designated home team, the Bengals wore their black home uniforms with white pants, while the 49ers donned their road white uniforms with gold pants. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He completed 25 of 34 passes for 300 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in the game. The broadcast also featured the introduction of the telestrator to a national audience, that was named CBS Chalkboard. Brian Blados Starting at right tackle the former first-round pick was a Bengal from 1984-1991. Montana was named the Super Bowl MVP, completing 14 of 22 passes for 157 yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 18 yards and a touchdown on the ground. (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. Ross died at age 49 in 2004 n New Hampshire. Esiason spent 1993-1995 with the Jets and was the NFL Man of the Year in 1995. Collinsworth and Ross became the second pair of teammates to each have 100 yards receiving in a Super Bowl. Future Hall-of-Fame left tackle Anthony Muoz has said his most memorable moment of the day is Bengals rookie receiver Cris Collinsworth squeezing into pantyhose in order to get an extra layer. On Jan. 22, 1989, t he Bengals fell to those same 49ers, 20-16, in. On Jan. 24, 1982, in Super Bowl XVI, the San Francisco 49ers beat them 26-21 at the Pontiac Silverdome outside of Detroit. . Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Anderson followed with an 11-yard pass to tight end Dan Ross, moving the ball to the 5-yard line. Ken Anderson | QB It turns out they are in Title town. The pregame festivities featured the University of Michigan Band. He made the Pro Bowl in 1981, gaining 1,077 yards. The 49ers' success surprised many because they finished with a 610 record during the previous season and a 214 record in 1979 (they even still had home blackouts early on in the 1981 season, the last blackouts for the 49ers to date). Super Bowl XVI: San Francisco 49ers 26, Cincinnati Bengals 21. In just his third season in the league, Montana completed 311 out of 488 passes (a league-leading 63.7 completion percentage) for 3,565 yards and 19 touchdowns (he also threw 12 interceptions). The Bengals went to 0-2 in title game appearances. 3Long gain All Rights Reserved. : Bruce Coslet (Wide Receivers), Dick LeBeau (Defensive Backs), Dick Modzelewski (Defensive Line) and George Sefcik (Quarterbacks/RB), Principal Owner/General Manager: Paul Brown, Training Camp: Wilmington College (Wilmington, Ohio), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. The Eagles have some ground to make up if they want to rank among the most successful teams in Super Bowl history. Chase won Offensive Rookie of the Year and broke the rookie receiving record on the way to this years title game. He would just put his hands in a warmer between plays. Pete Johnson A member of Ohio State's All-Century team, Johnson gained 5,626 yards in the NFL, most of it with the Bengals between 1977-1983. Joe Walter Walter was a Bengals offensive tackle between 1985-1997. 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.. 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. Carl ZanderZander started at left inside linebacker and played 106 games for the Bengals between 1985-1991. With the score, the deficit was cut to 2014 with 10:06 left in regulation. The game was one of the most watched broadcasts in American television history, with more than 85 million viewers. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Nothing. However, he was never voted into the Pro Bowl, nor was he inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame, which is a contentious point among Bengals fans. Because of his 4 field goals and the close score, this is the only Super Bowl in which the losing team scored more touchdowns than the winning team (Cincinnati 3, San Francisco 2).