Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Francisco 49ers 21 to 26

Sunday, January 24, 1982, Super Bowl

The Bengals played the 49ers in Super Bowl XVI on Sunday, January 24, 1982. The Bengals entered the game with a record of 12-4-0, while the 49ers entered the game with a record of 13-3-0. The 49ers won 26-21 to win Super Bowl XVI, finishing their championship season with a record of 13-3-0 in the regular season, 3-0 in the playoffs. The Bengals finished their season 12-4-0 in the regular season, 2-1 in the playoffs. Joe Montana was voted as the Super Bowl MVP, the first Super Bowl MVP of his career.


Cincinnati Bengals offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
356 284 72 4 24

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


San Francisco 49ers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
275 148 127 1 20

Coaches

Head Coach: Bill Walsh Defensive Coordinator: Chuck Studley Quarterbacks Coach: Sam Wyche Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Billie Matthews Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Cas Banaszek Defensive Line Coach: Bill McPherson Linebackers Coach: Norb Hecker Defensive Backs Coach: George Seifert Assistant Defensive Backs (Secondary) Coach: Ray Rhodes Special Teams Coach: Milt Jackson Strength and Conditioning Coach: Al Vermeil Coaching Administrator: Neal Dahlen