Anthony Eugene McGee (born January 18, 1949) is a former professional American football player who played fourteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL), including two Super Bowls with the Washington Redskins. Instead, the Rams scored -- *checks notes* *wipes glasses* *checks notes again* -- three points. The ineffective Griffin was replaced by Kirk Cousins during the 2014 season, and the latter quarterback led the Redskins to a division title in 2015. [15] Pro Bowl Safety Vann McElroy recovered 3 fumbles and ranked second in the NFL with 8 interceptions. Two notable players of this era were quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and wide receiver Bobby Mitchell, who starred for the Redskins in the 1960s and were inducted together into the Hall of Fame in 1983. Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Kyler Murray tackles Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson after INT. A total of 17 Hall of Fame players or coaches were involved in this showdown, but John Madden's Raiders easily waltzed away from Bud Grant's Vikings. With Super Bowl MVP Terrell Davis leading the way, the Broncos finally come out on top. Chung spent one season with the Philadelphia Eagles after his first. The halftime show was a "Salute to Superstars of Silver Screen.". What must each team in this division look for during the NFL Scouting Combine, free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft? Player Finders: Season Finder, Game Finder, Streak Finder, Span Finder, Split Finder. Los Angeles also had a powerful special teams attack led by Greg Pruitt, who led the NFL in punt returns (58), and punt return yards, setting a new NFL record with 666. Josh Harris called Darrell Green after being approved as Commanders owner. The rise of the Redskins as a media power somewhat surprisingly coincided with the least successful period in team history: the Redskins posted just four winning records between 1946 and 1970, failing to advance to the playoffs in each season. Friend of the program Jim Breech banged home a trio of field goals (34, 43 and 40 yards) but it wasn't enough for the Bengals to keep pace with the 49ers and Jerry Rice, who finished with 215 yards on 11 catches. Washington Redskins 37, Buffalo Bills 24. I can't bring myself to push the Eagles win over the stunning upset of the undefeated Patriots or the drama of the Seahawks-Pats Super Bowl and the ending of that game, but this one is pretty close. Second-year linebacker Mack Wilson was fortunate to avoid knee surgery following an injury suffered during camp. Cleveland placed linebacker Christian Kirksey (chest) on injured reserve on Saturday, while Green Bay did the same with offensive lineman Lane Taylor (bicep). good thing they played the Redskins (10 things we learned) Updated: Oct. 06 . But this time, Riggins was tackled by Martin for no gain. 8. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. This would be the last AFC title until the 1997 season. Late in the third quarter, the Redskins had an opportunity to score after defensive back Anthony Washington forced and recovered a fumble from Branch at the Raiders 35-yard line. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks with Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden after an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Washington. Baugh led the Redskins to a championship in his rookie . DeMarcus Ware and the Broncos put the hurt on Cam Newton. Does the Patriots' comeback from 28-3 make it the greatest Super Bowl ever? Here is what Jay Gruden said when he was asked how long his starters will play: The pregame festivities, which paid tribute to George Halas, featured the University of Florida Fightin' Gator Marching Band and the Florida State University Marching Chiefs. following a devastating blowout. Washington managed just 250 total yards, while the Patriots finished with 460 yards. For the British physician and ice hockey player, see, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wilbert_Brown&oldid=1162374424, This page was last edited on 28 June 2023, at 18:33. He's listed at No. Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Minnesota Vikings 6. The team appealed the decision, and Snyder vowed that he would not change the name. On the other hand, it was absolutely stunning to see the Patriots get curb-stomped by the Falcons in the first half; most of the press box was writing some version of "Dan Quinn built the baby Seahawks in Atlanta" column (I know I was). Randy Moss, Troy Brown, Wes Welker, Rodney Harrison and Richard Seymour are considered the top players in Patriots history and all played for the team under the Belichick era. The Raiders were the first team to score an offensive, defensive, and special teams touchdown in the same Super Bowl. P Talking points Who will play and who will sit when the Redskins take on the Patriots tonight? Dan Marino threw for more than 5,000 yards in 1984, his second season. History of the Washington Commanders 1938 Washington Redskins The Washington Commanders, an American football team belonging to the National Football League (NFL), have also played as the Boston Braves, Boston Redskins, Washington Redskins, and Washington Football Team. Brian Mitchell makes his thoughts on Dan Snyder clear. Baugh led the Redskins to a championship in his rookie season and set numerous NFL passing records over the course of his 16-year career. Pretty wild that an undefeated team was basically a pick 'em in this game at the books. In his senior season in 1998, he started all 11 games at guard and earned second-team All-Conference USA honors. Bill Walsh leads the 49ers over Dan Marino and the Dolphins. In 1981 the team hired head coach Joe Gibbs, winner of more games than any other coach in Redskins history. It was both breathtaking and heartbreaking. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Franco Harris carries the ball against the Cowboys during Super Bowl XIII at the Orange Bowl. The telecast of the game on CBS was seen by an estimated 77.62 million viewers. Brady had a Hail Mary look to try and tie the game up. [17] Two plays later, Plunkett threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Branch, increasing the lead to 140. "No signing was imminent then, but the . On their ensuing drive, Washington was forced to punt, but Los Angeles punt returner Ted Watts muffed the catch, and Washington safety Greg Williams recovered the ball at the Raiders 42-yard line. Here's what we learned from Week 12. In addition, the Redskins set new NFL records with 541 points (since broken by the 1998 Minnesota Vikings, the 2007 and 2012 New England Patriots, 2011 Green Bay Packers, 2011 New Orleans Saints, 2013 Denver Broncos, and 2018 Kansas City Chiefs), and also had a turnover margin of +43 and the top-ranked run defense. The Jets only managed a single touchdown in this game but it was enough to topple an aging Johnny Unitas and the Colts. The club played as the Washington Football Team during the 2020 and 2021 seasons before adopting the name Commanders in 2022. Hosting pregame coverage for The Super Bowl Today was Brent Musburger; Irv Cross; Phyllis George (her final assignment for CBS) and Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder. Plunkett finished the game with 16 out of 25 pass completions for 172 yards and a touchdown. Two really talented offensive teams lobbed up a ton of points with two great quarterbacks. This is the first time the city of Tampa hosted the Super Bowl and was the AFC's last Super Bowl win until Super Bowl XXXII, won by the Denver Broncos. John Elway was outmanned against a loaded Giants defense. The New England Patriots will try to keep their unbeaten record intact Sunday when they play the Washington Redskins on the road in Week 5. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Roger Staubach and the Cowboys get their first Super Bowl victory. Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Seattle Seahawks 10. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [17] Another factor was Guy; he punted seven times for an average of 42.7 yards and 34.8 net yards. It was certainly the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history, but you can argue at least one half of this game was not "exciting," per se. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. There was controversy coming in (Deflategate had just begun) and it was a battle of the two best teams in football. Terry Bradshaw won the Super Bowl MVP award despite throwing three interceptions, largely because of his clutch fourth-quarter play that resulted in a pair of Steelers touchdowns that were the difference in a close game. The Redskins also have some of the most passionate fans in professional football; since 1967 the team has sold out every season, the longest string of sold-out games in the NFL. Los Angeles's defense also sacked Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann six times and intercepted him twice. Below you can see where we ranked that one, as well as every Super Bowl ever played. Historical Coaches: Don Shula, George Halas, Tom Landry, Curly Lambeau . However, the Raiders completely took over the rest of the game, preventing any chance of a Washington comeback. 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Matthew Stafford after winning the first Super Bowl of his NFL career. How did the AFC North rookie classes compare in 2019? Washington is 0-5 with a maligned defense, a head coach on the hot seat, uncertainty at . YEAR TEAM G ATT COMP PCT YDS AVG LNG TD INT 1st 1st% 20+ SCK SCKY RATE; 2022: New England Patriots In 1971 Washington hired head coach George Allen, who promptly led the team to a postseason appearance in his first year at the helm. This loss was probably much easier than Super Bowl LI for the Falcons. The Raiders defeated the Redskins, 389. According to Beathard, Hayes and Haynes "changed our whole game plan." 48 jersey. Tracey Porter picks off Peyton Manning to deliver a title to the Big Easy. Jeffri Chadiha reports from Kansas City on what the defending Super Bowl champions showed the world along the way. It was a mini-Hail Mary with Eli Manning scrambling to avoid pressure followed by David Tyree pinning the ball to his helmet as he fell to the ground. Cris Dishman, DB 1988 NFL Draft, fifth round, Houston Oilers -- Dishman played nine seasons for the Oilers (1988-1996), two seasons for the Washington Redskins (1997-98), one season for the. JULY 21 EX-PATRIOTS RB ROBINSON SIGNS WITH GIANTS While the New England Patriots mull over signing free-agent running backs such as Dalvin Cook and Leonard Fournette, one of their former players . 2017 NFL Schedule - CBSSports.com NFL Draft Coverage Draft Tracker: Pick-by-Pick Mock Drafts Prospect Rankings 2017 NFL Schedule The Patriots kick things off against the Chiefs in the. Bob Socci provides play-by-play and is joined by . WHOOPS. Find out what Washington Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden and select players are saying about their upcoming game against the New England Patriots. Super Bowl MVP Desmond Howard bolts 99 yards for a touchdown. Game summary of the New England Patriots vs. Washington NFL game, final score 33-7, from October 6, 2019 on ESPN. Oof. Alabama's active players: Jonathan Allen. To see a city and a fanbase have decades of football-related depression cured by a single underdog victory over the mighty Patriots was something else to behold. 2023 NFL season: Scouting the AFC East, key facts to know about Jets, Dolphins, Bills and Patriots A close look at the division, including each franchise's best and worst fan moments This game is a reminder that even the greats don't always play great in huge games. Len Dawson and the Chiefs take down the Purple People Eaters in New Orleans. San Francisco 49ers 49, San Diego Chargers 26. A pure homage to Joe Namath guaranteeing a victory and the ability of this Jets win to spark the NFL-AFL merger thanks to the AFL's first victory in the matchup. Nick Shook grades the newbies on Year 1 and spins forward to this offseason. 1 seed out of the NFC, thanks to Nick Foles being under center. But after taking an unusually wide turn in that direction (he later confessed, "I messed up. The Raiders' defense limited Seahawks running back Curt Warner, who had led the AFC in rushing yards (1,449 yards), to just 26 yards on 11 carries. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Steel Curtain locked down Roger Staubach in the second half, only allowing seven points to the Cowboys after the break, and Terry Bradshaw/Lynn Swann teamed up for some gorgeous deep balls to mount an epic comeback. This play would later be immortalized by one of the last great lines from narrator John Facenda, who said, "As Washington's hopes faded into the dying daylight, on came Marcus Allen, running with the night.". Joe Montana leads the 49ers to an epic win over the Bengals in Miami. Washington's main deep threats were wide receivers Charlie Brown (78 receptions, 1,225 yards, and 8 touchdowns) and Art Monk (47 receptions, 746 yards, and 5 touchdowns), with the latter fully healthy after the previous year's injury that caused him to miss the entire postseason. The Bills closed this game to a two-score affair, but the Redskins were blasting them 24-0 in the third quarter and 37-10 in the fourth. The Raiders win their second Super Bowl title in New Orleans. After this game, it felt like the Patriots would win 10 consecutive Super Bowls. Defensive back Mark Murphy led the NFL with 9 interceptions, while the other starters in the secondary, Vernon Dean, Anthony Washington and Ken Coffey, along with rookie cornerback Darrell Green, combined for 13 interceptions. Giants, Saquon Barkley agree to one-year deal, Report: Bills RB set to miss season after jet ski accident, Broncos' Eyioma Uwazurike suspended for gambling, Report: Chiefs' Jones holding out, wants $30M per year. Because it wasn't the close nature of the game, the ending or anything drama related to the action on the field. Washington, Coffey and Green filled the void left by the season-long suspension of safety Tony Peters and the season-long holdout by cornerback Jeris White. The number currently belongs to rising linebacker Jahlani . Haynes had played out his contract with the Patriots after the 1982 season, and sat out most of the first part of the 1983 season during contract negotiations. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Baltimore Ravens 34, San Francisco 49ers 31. Fun fact: I watched one of my roommates slap another roommate when the second guy started cheering for the Pats late in this one. This was the Steelers' "one for the thumb" win as a franchise and featured NFL on CBS analyst Bill Cowher reaching the pinnacle. The Cowboys finally beat the Steelers in a Super Bowl. 2Carries Meanwhile, Miami, back in the running, was also voted down, in an apparent effort to continue providing Dolphins owner Joe Robbie with leverage to build a new stadium. The Patriots defense suffocated the Greatest Show on Turf, and the Rams still probably feel like Spygate robbed them of a title. Russell Wilson and the Seahawks dominated Peyton Manning's Broncos in New Jersey. Marc Sessler dishes on what's hot -- and what's not -- in the NFL. Samuel was drafted by the Patriots in 2003 and played for the team until 2007. He played the final five games of the regular season; his addition gave the Raiders two shutdown corners. Start to finish the Seahawks defense absolutely dominated Peyton Manning and the favored Broncos' historic offense. A testament to Gibbss coaching abilityand to the overall quality of his teamsis the fact that each of the Redskins Super Bowl-winning teams was led by a different quarterback: Joe Theismann, Doug Williams, and Mark Rypien. The Commanders play in the National Football Conference (NFC) of the National Football League (NFL) and have won two NFL championships (1937 and 1942) and three Super Bowls (1983, 1988, and 1992). Watch on YouTube Watch on The first Super Bowl win The Rams entered Super Bowl 36 as 14-point favorites over the then-backup Brady and the Patriots. Running back John Riggins, wide receiver Art Monk, and cornerback Darrell Greenall future Hall of Famersstarred for the Redskins during their Super Bowl-winning run, which was also famous for featuring rugged offensive lines known by the nickname the Hogs. Gibbs retired in 1993, and the team promptly posted three consecutive losing seasons. But what teams did Rodgers have the most success. The Jon Gruden Bowl sent the Raiders spiraling (they wouldn't return to the playoffs until 2016!) The Giants had the tables turned on them after demolishing the Vikings 41-0 in the NFC Championship game, getting completely snuffed out by the Ravens in the title game. Meanwhile, a 39-yard run from Allen set up a 21-yard field goal from kicker Chris Bahr to make the final score of the game 389. The legacy game for Cam Newton that never happened thanks to the Broncos defense destroying him. Steve Young threw six touchdown passes and the Niners nearly hung a 50 burger in a Super Bowl, demolishing the Chargers in a game that didn't even feel this close. The Redskins acquired one of their most famous players the same year, when they drafted groundbreaking quarterback Sammy Baugh with the sixth selection of the NFL draft. It looked like the Titans would score and tie things up, but Kevin Dyson was stopped, almost frozen in time with his hand reaching out to the end zone. At age 38, Aaron Rodgers has logged plenty of NFL seasons under his belt, paving a Hall of Fame career that will go down with some of the greats. On defense, their three-man front was led by Pro Bowl defensive linemen Howie Long (13 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries) and Lyle Alzado, who had 7 sacks, along with rookie Greg Townsend, who recorded 10.5 sacks and a 66-yard fumble return touchdown. But you couple this win with The Catch and there's a lot of lore to build on. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. An absolute shootout between two guys -- Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger -- operating at the peak of their primes. The score makes this look a little closer than it was, with the most memorable things for the Eagles coming when Donovan McNabb puked his guts up in the huddle and Terrell Owens playing like a man possessed despite coming off a broken leg. But Allen was not the only key running back on the team. Omissions? (Riggins became the second player to run for touchdowns in back-to-back Super Bowls; he had one in Super Bowl XVII en route to winning that game's Super Bowl MVP award.) Career Stats for QB Brian Hoyer. Brown was their top receiver with three receptions for 93 yards. Oddly enough that sounds like an awesome time. Terry Bradshaw and Fran Tarkenton combined for 198 yards on 40 attempts, but the Steelers still won the franchise's first Super Bowl. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett completed 230 out of 379 (60.7 percent) passes resulting in 2,935 yards and 20 touchdowns. San Francisco 49ers 38, Miami Dolphins 16. Super Bowl LIII didn't go according to plan for McVay. "1984 Super Bowl" redirects here. THREE POINTS. In 1999 the Redskins, owned outright since 1985 by the flamboyant Jack Kent Cooke, were purchased by billionaire Daniel Snyder, whose first decade of ownership was marked by splashy free-agent acquisitions, as well as a four-year return to the sidelines by Gibbs beginning in 2004, but few winning seasons. Kevin Dyson and the Titans come up 1 yard short. For instance, Super Bowl LIV was played in 2020, but was the championship for the 2019 season. Eli Manning gets the best of Tom Brady and the Pats again. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. He played college football at the University of Houston. Facenda died eight months after the game. [8], Tampa entered the meeting as a heavy favorite to land the game, representing a new market for the Super Bowl. Kenny King and Frank Hawkins combined for 1,119 total rushing and receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. Check out the 2019 Washington Redskins Roster, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports and more on Pro-Football-Reference.com. It was a thrilling game at the end -- featuring a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback from Patrick Mahomes -- but for a large part of the game it felt kind of disappointing. Tom Brady threw for 505 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions and the Patriots lost. Then Brady showed up with his new team, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosted the Super Bowl and Brady -- at the tender age of 344 -- won his seventh Super Bowl in fairly boring fashion. Early years [ edit] Washington's powerful offensive line, "The Hogs", were led by two Pro Bowlers, guard Russ Grimm and tackle Joe Jacoby. "[17]), Allen saw a lot of defenders in front of him and cut back to the middle before taking off for a then-Super Bowl record 74-yard touchdown run, increasing L.A.'s lead to 359 (Allen's run broke the previous record of 58 yards set by Tom Matte in Super Bowl III). The focus every offseason is inevitably on what's changed, but the biggest area of growth on each team typically comes from within. Jalen Hurd has played both wide receiver and running back in his NFL career, but the Patriots plan to have him focus on the former. Still, the Redskins dominating down the stretch, coming back from down 17-10 to shut out the Dolphins in the second half, is an impressive feat. The Rams couldn't do anything. The title that kicked off the Patriots dynasty and a very similar victory to the Giants beating the Pats twice. ROVIDENCE, R.I. Here is what you need to know on Thursday, August 9, seven days before the Washington Redskins host the Jets in their second preseason game. E ven though the New England . Raiders running back Marcus Allen, who became the third Heisman Trophy winner to be named the Super Bowl MVP, carried the ball 20 times for a then-record total of 191 yards and two touchdowns, including a then-record 74-yard run in the third quarter. Two years ago, the Kansas City Chiefs got back to the Super Bowl and tried to throw a real wrench in Tom Brady's dynasty plans by creating their own little party in K.C. ", Oakland Raiders 27, Philadelphia Eagles 10. It was simulcast in Canada on CTV and in the United Kingdom on Channel 4. Los Angeles took the ensuing kickoff and drove 41 yards to the Redskins 39-yard line. The Redskins had a number of efficient offensive weapons. Brown has also played for the Frankfurt Galaxy of the NFL Europe League. This was not a thriller in the second half. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) 7 / 22 8 / 22 9 / 22 Team . After a 20-year playing career all in the burgundy and gold Green was a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2008. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 48, Oakland Raiders 21. New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14. . New Orleans fell out of consideration after a lackluster reception five months earlier at XV. I guess Charlie knows what he's doing, huh?"[18]. Watch Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns highlights from Week 11 of the 2019 season. July 23, 2023 8:22 am ET. Roger Staubach and Terry Bradshaw combined for seven touchdowns in this one. Wide receivers Cliff Branch and Malcolm Barnwell combined for 74 receptions, 1,209 yards, and 6 touchdowns. The Broncos finally shook off a Super Bowl losing streak thanks to Elway helicoptering for a first down late and setting up a Terrell Davis touchdown. Watch highlights from the Week 9 game between the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos. The Dolphins fed Larry Csonka the ball 33 times for 145 yards and led 24-0 going into the fourth quarter. The drive stalled when Plunkett's third-down pass fell incomplete, but Ray Guy's 27-yard punt pinned Washington back at their own 12-yard line with 12 seconds left in the half. This Super Bowl wasn't bad, per se, it was just incredibly disappointing. The Redskins give it to the The Diesel to run over the Dolphins. Eight plays later, fullback John Riggins finished the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. Cliff Branch became just the fourth player to catch a touchdown in two different Super Bowls (after Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, and Butch Johnson). 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