1981 AFC Championship Game Bengals vs Raiders
Correcting the 1981 AFC Championship Game matchup.
The 1981 AFC Championship Game was between the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Diego Chargers.
Quick Facts
- Head coach
- Forrest Gregg
Did You Know?
- The Bengals have played in three Super Bowls as of the end of the 2023 season.
- The Bengals did not win a playoff game between 1990 and 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the actual opponents in this game?
The 1981 AFC Championship featured the Bengals against the San Diego Chargers, not the Oakland Raiders as sometimes misremembered.
Where was the match played?
This contest took place at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati during a freezing January night.
Who coached the Bengals to this victory?
Forrest Gregg led the team as head coach during their first run to the Super Bowl.
How did the Bengals secure the win?
The team utilized a suffocating defense and resilient offense to overcome stiff competition on the field.
More in Iconic Matches & Games
1996 Divisional Playoff Bengals vs Bills1988 AFC Championship Game Bengals vs Browns2014 Monday Night Football Bengals vs Steelers1990 Wild Card Playoff Bengals vs BillsSuper Bowl XXIII vs San Francisco 49ers2022 Divisional Playoff Game vs Los Angeles Chargers1981 AFC Divisional Playoff vs Oakland RaidersFirst Ever Playoff Win vs Baltimore Colts (1976)2023 Divisional Playoff Game vs Baltimore RavensBengals vs Steelers (Nov 19, 2007)Super Bowl LVI Bengals vs RamsSuper Bowl XXIII Bengals vs 49ers
Elsewhere in Cincinnati Bengals
Spotted an error? Know more?
Reader corrections go straight into our review queue. Suggest an edit · How this site is sourced
Comments
Loading…