Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals 21 to 28
Sunday, January 3, 1982, Divisional RoundThe Bengals began their playoff run at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 3, 1982. The Bills began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the New York Jets. The Bengals won, 28-21, against the Bills, setting up next week's game against San Diego Chargers. The Bills finished their season 10-6-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 336 | 202 | 134 | 2 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Knox Assistant Head Coach: Tom Catlin Offensive Coordinator: Ray Prochaska Defensive Coordinator: Tom Catlin Quarterbacks Coach: Kay Stephenson Wide Receivers Coach: Jack Donaldson Offensive Line Coach: Ray Prochaska Running Backs Coach: Chick Harris Offensive Assistant Coach: Steve Moore Defensive Line Coach: Jim Carmody Linebackers Coach: Tom Catlin Defensive Backs Coach: Ralph Hawkins Special Teams Coach: Steve Moore Special Assignments: Miller McCalmon
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | 169 | 136 | 0 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Forrest Gregg Defensive Coordinator: Hank Bullough Quarterbacks Coach: Lindy Infante Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jim McNally Tight Ends Coach: Bruce Coslet Offensive Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Dick Modzelewski Linebackers Coach: Hank Bullough Defensive Backs Coach: Dick LeBeau Special Teams Coach: Bruce Coslet Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood