Redskins' Rout Secures Victory in Super Bowl XXVI
Super Bowl XXVI was played on January 26, 1992, at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Washington Redskins, champions of the NFC, faced off against the Buffalo Bills, champions of the AFC.
Super Bowl XXVI was coached by Joe Gibbs for the Washington Redskins and Marv Levy for the Buffalo Bills. It was only the second Super Bowl to be played in cold weather conditions.
On this day in 1992, the Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24 in Super Bowl XXVI at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Washington led 17-0 at halftime. Mark Rypien was named MVP. #HTTR https://t.co/C5v1gRxHfZ
The Redskins had a solid regular season, finishing with a 14-2 record. Washington won their division and then defeated the Atlanta Falcons, the Detroit Lions, and the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions to advance to the Super Bowl.
Quarterback Mark Rypien led the team's offense, completing 280 passes for 3,564 yards and 28 touchdowns. The Redskins' defense had significant contributions from All-Pro defensive back Darrell Green and linebacker Wilber Marshall, who recorded 5.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles during the season, and the "Hogs" offensive line that helped pave the way for the running game.
The Bills also had a successful regular season, finishing with a record of 13-3. They won their division and then defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Broncos, and the AFC Championship Game against the Denver Broncos to advance to the Super Bowl.
Quarterback Jim Kelly guided the team's offense, completing 291 passes for 3,130 yards and 21 touchdowns. The Bills' defense had a down year due to injuries, most notably defensive end Bruce Smith.
Super Bowl XXVI: The domination of the Redskins
Super Bowl XXVI was a one-sided affair, with the Washington Redskins dominating throughout.
The Redskins' defense held the high-powered Bills offense to just 9 points, and their offense was led by Brett Rypien and running back Gerald Riggs, who rushed for 2 touchdowns.
The Washington Redskins defeated the Buffalo Bills by a score of 37-24, with Rypien named the Super Bowl MVP after throwing for 292 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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The win marked the Redskins' third Super Bowl victory in ten years and solidified their status as one of the top teams in the NFL at the time, while the Bills became the third team to lose two straight Super Bowls.