"That's what Muhammad Ali said in Manila and that's how I felt out there at the end.". Dolphins 17-23 Chargers (12 Dec, 2022) Box Score - ESPN Muncie was the top rusher of the game with 94 yards. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Bob Baumhower anchored the line, while linebackers A. J. Duhe and Earnie Rhone excelled at blitzing and pass coverage,[citation needed] combining for four interceptions. Now, Coryell and Co. were one game away from the Super Bowl again. 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. The Chargers' offense featured three future members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame: quarterback Dan Fouts, receiver Charlie Joiner and tight end Kellen Winslow. All rights reserved. Dolphins 17-23 Chargers (Dec 11, 2022) Box Score - ESPN It looked like the outcome of the game was already decided. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2004 Donruss Elite #179 Philip Rivers Rookie Aspirations /83 Chargers PSA 9 at the best online prices at eBay! How many represent the apex of an iconic team, while simultaneously representing the start of its end? Then on 3rd down and 9, Fouts' 21-yard completion to Wes Chandler moved the ball to the Bengals' 33. "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. Defensive tackle Gary Johnson from the Chargers defense made the Pro Bowl, and fellow tackle Louie Kelcher was named Second Team All-Pro. For the Chargers, elation. "[12], The game featured many new records by players of both teams. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 'NFL 100 Greatest' Games, No. 4: 'The Epic in Miami' Later in the quarter, San Diego faced a fourth down on the Dolphins 37-yard line. After that, Nathan's 17-yard reception and Tommy Vigorito's 6-yard run moved the Dolphins to the Chargers 26-yard line where von Schamann attempted a 43-yard field goal, but at the last second, Winslow extended his 6'5" frame at the line just enough to deflect the kick with his fingers, causing it to fall short of the goal post and sending the game into overtime. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Afterwards, San Diego didnt reach the postseason until a decade later before finally reaching Super Sunday in 1994, where it was thrashed by the San Francisco 49ers. 1981 AFC Championship Game: NFL Full Game, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Here's a look at the coldest games ever in NFL history", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Freezer_Bowl&oldid=1149622764, CIN Harris 8 yard pass from Anderson (Breech kick), SD Winslow 33 yard pass from Fouts (Benirschke kick), CIN Bass 3 yard pass from Anderson (Breech kick), This page was last edited on 13 April 2023, at 11:19.
