Game Recap
In a January 30 Super Bowl matchup, the Redskins posted a 27-17 victory over the Dolphins to claim the championship and hoist the Lombardi trophy. The Dolphins had the lead after the second 17-10 but Redskins took control in the 0. The Redskins had a 14-0 scoring edge in the deciding quarter The Dolphins were shut out in the second half.
The Redskins were guided by Joe Theismann who connected on 2 TDs, was 15 of 23 passing. John Riggins rumbled for 166 rush yards, 1 touchdown. Charlie Brown caught 1 TD.
For the Dolphins, David Woodley threw for 1 touchdown. Jimmy Cefalo caught 82 yards receiving, 1 TD.
Notes
- Score: Washington Redskins defeat Miami DolphinsMIA 27-17
- Date: Sunday, January 30, 1983
- Game Time Kickoff: 6:00PM
- Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 400, Turnovers: 2
- Miami Dolphins Stats - Yards: 176, Turnovers: 2
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| WAS |
0 |
10 |
3 |
14 |
27 |
| MIA |
7 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
17 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 15-23 | 143 | 2 | 2 | 27 | |
| David Woodley | MIA | 4-14 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 76 | |
| Don Strock | MIA | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| John Riggins | WAS | 38 | 166 | 1 | 43 | |
| Andra Franklin | MIA | 16 | 49 | 0 | 9 | |
| Alvin Garrett | WAS | 1 | 44 | 0 | 44 | |
| Clarence Harmon | WAS | 9 | 40 | 0 | 12 | |
| Tony Nathan | MIA | 7 | 26 | 0 | 12 | |
| Joe Theismann | WAS | 3 | 20 | 0 | 12 | |
| David Woodley | MIA | 4 | 16 | 0 | 7 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Jimmy Cefalo | MIA | 2 | 82 | 1 | 76 | |
| Charlie Brown | WAS | 6 | 60 | 1 | 26 | |
| Don Warren | WAS | 5 | 28 | 0 | 10 | |
| Rick Walker | WAS | 1 | 27 | 0 | 27 | |
| Duriel Harris | MIA | 2 | 15 | 0 | 8 | |
| John Riggins | WAS | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | |
| Alvin Garrett | WAS | 2 | 13 | 1 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| MIA | 29 | 96 | 0 | | |
| WAS | 52 | 276 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| MIA | 4-17 | 97 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| WAS | 15-23 | 143 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Washington Redskins vs Miami Dolphins
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- Weather: 54 degrees, relative humidity 65%, wind 9 mph
- Time of Game:
