Unforgettable Dominations: The Super Bowl Blowouts That Left Fans Stunned
5. 32 Points: Washington 42, Denver Broncos 10 in Super Bowl XXII (Jan. 31, 1988)
The Broncos broke out to a 10-0 lead before Washington piled on 35 in the second quarter to set a playoff record for the most points in a quarter. Doug Williams received much of the pregame attention as he became the first Black quarterback to reach the Super Bowl. And once the game started, he put on a show with a then-record 340 passing yards and a then-record-tying four touchdowns to earn MVP honors. Ricky Sanders ended with a then-record 193 yards on nine catches, while rookie running back Timmy Smith set the Super Bowl rushing record with 204 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries.
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