Originally Posted by
ChuckyTheGoat
*Raiders had ripped thru the AFC playoffs. They blew out the Steelers and the Seahawks. 30-14 final vs SEA didn't do it justice. Raiders were up 27-0 at half vs SEA. Their pass defense eclipsed top receiver Steve Largent to the point that he was almost invisible.
*Redskins were 14-2 in the regular season. They narrowly got by the Niners, 24-21, in the NFC Title game.
Context of this game is that the Redskins came in with a lot of acclaim. 12-1 in 1982, 16-2 in 1983. Redskins had won 28 of their L31 contests, and they were defending Super Bowl champs.