Unbelievable Turnarounds: The Super Bowl Comebacks That Defied All Odds
T-2. 10 Points: Washington 42, Denver Broncos 10 in Super Bowl XXII (Jan. 31, 1988)
During the era of Super Sunday blowouts, itâs hard to believe the Broncos actually led 10-0 after one quarter at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego. Thatâs because the NFC champs led by 25 at halftime after scoring 35 in the second quarter to set the NFLâs playoff record for the most points in a quarter.
Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to play in the Super Bowl, put on a show with a then-record 340 passing yards and a then-record-tying four touchdowns on the way to winning MVP honors. Wide receiver Ricky Sanders ended with a then-record 193 yards on nine catches, while rookie running back Timmy Smith set the Super Bowl and Washington postseason rushing record with 204 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries.
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