1980 Oakland Raiders season | |
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Owner | Al Davis |
General manager | Al Davis |
Head coach | Tom Flores |
Home field | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum |
Results | |
Record | 11–5 |
Division place | 2nd AFC West |
Playoff finish | Won Wild Card Playoffs (vs. Oilers) 27–7 Won Divisional Playoffs (at Browns) 14–12 Won AFC Championship (at Chargers) 34–27 Won Super Bowl XV (vs. Eagles) 27–10 |
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The 1980 season was the Oakland Raiders' 21st since they were founded, their 11th in the National Football League (NFL) and their second under head coach Tom Flores.
The team improved on their 9–7 record from 1979 to an 11–5 record, and ended with their second Super Bowl victory. In 1979, Raiders owner Al Davis announced his intention to move the Raiders to Los Angeles. Negotiations between Davis and the Oakland Coliseum regarding potential improvements to the facility came to an end in February 1980. At the NFL's annual meeting on March 10, 1980, team owners voted 22-0 against allowing the move, with the Raiders not participating and five teams abstaining. Davis announced he would ignore the vote and move the team anyway. [1]
The Raiders played the entire 1980 season in Oakland. At a Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos on December 1, 1980, Raiders fans protested by entering the Oakland Coliseum five minutes after the start of the game and holding up signs stating "Save Our Raiders" at each half's 2-minute warning. By some estimates, "almost two-thirds" of the Coliseum's seats had been empty at the game's kickoff. [1]
The announced move was involved in four lawsuits: the Los Angeles Coliseum Commission sued the NFL charging antitrust violations, the NFL sued the Raiders charging breach of contract, Raider season ticket holders filed a class-action lawsuit, and the City of Oakland filed for eminent domain of the team. [1] It wouldn’t be the only controversial event the team was involved in, as Lester Hayes’ use of stickum for competitive advantage reached its head during the season, leading to the substance’s banning the next season in what was dubbed the “Lester Hayes Rule”. Hayes, along with other NFL players such as Hall of Fame wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff, had used the substance in years past to assist in intercepting, catching and to disrupt opposing quarterbacks’ passing ability. [2]
Still playing in Oakland, the Raiders entered the season with a new quarterback after acquiring Dan Pastorini from the Houston Oilers for Kenny Stabler. However, Pastorini struggled and the Raiders got off to a 2–3 start when Pastorini was injured and replaced by Jim Plunkett. Plunkett proved right for the Raiders offense. The defense led the league in interceptions (35), turnovers (52) and yards per carry (3.4 YPA). Lester Hayes led the NFL with 13 interceptions. The team won 6 straight compiling an 11–5 record and qualifying for the playoffs as a Wild Card. In the Wild Card Game, the Raiders would beat the Houston Oilers 27–7 at Oakland as the Raiders defense picked off former teammate Kenny Stabler twice. Playing in freezing weather with the temperature reading 2 °F (−17 °C), the Raiders stunned the Browns 14–12 in a defensive struggle in Cleveland. In the AFC Championship Game in San Diego, the game would be a shoot out as the Raiders stunned the Chargers 34–27 to become the first AFC Wild Card to make the Super Bowl. Highlighted by Jim Plunkett's MVP performance and Rod Martin's 3 interceptions, the Raiders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27–10 in Super Bowl XV.
1980 Oakland Raiders draft | |||||
Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Notes |
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1 | 15 | Marc Wilson | Quarterback | BYU | |
2 | 43 | Matt Millen * | Linebacker | Penn State | |
5 | 125 | Kenny Lewis | Running back | Virginia Tech | |
5 | 126 | John Adams | Linebacker | LSU | |
5 | 128 | William Bowens | Linebacker | North Alabama | |
7 | 173 | Malcolm Barnwell | Wide receiver | Virginia Union | Made roster in 1981. |
8 | 194 | Kenny Hill | Defensive back | Yale | Made roster in 1981. |
10 | 264 | Walter Carter | Defensive end | Florida State | |
11 | 291 | Mike Massey | Linebacker | Arkansas | |
12 | 322 | Calvin Muhammad | Wide receiver | Texas Southern | Made roster in 1982. |
Made roster * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career |
Head Coach: Tom Flores
Ast: Ray Willsey (RB), Lew Erber (WR), Sam Boghosian (OL), Earl Leggett (DL), Charlie Sumner (LB), Chet Franklin (DB), Steve Ortmayer (ST), Bob Mischak (OfA, pro sct), Joe Madro (OfA, sct), Willie Brown (DfA)
Five weeks into the Raiders season, starting QB Dan Pastorini broke his leg in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. 32-year-old Jim Plunkett came off the bench to relieve Pastorini and had a terrible performance, throwing 5 interceptions in a 31–17 loss. The Raiders, thinking that Marc Wilson did not have the experience they wanted, called on Plunkett to start for the remainder of the year. In his first game as a starter, he completed eleven of fourteen passes with a touchdown and no interceptions, beginning one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of the sport. Plunkett guided Oakland to nine victories in eleven games and a playoff berth as a wild-card. Then, even more remarkably, rather than suffering an early defeat which marks the typical fate of NFL wild card teams, Plunkett led the Raiders to four playoff victories, including the Super Bowl, where they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 27–10, in Super Bowl XV. Throwing for 261 yards and three touchdowns, Plunkett was named the game's MVP.
At wide receiver, Cliff Branch re-emerged again as one of the games deep threats and had his best season since 1977. Bob Chandler, the other WR, had one of his best seasons, leading the team in receptions (49) and TDs (10).
All – Pro veteran Raymond Chester at tight end also contributed with timely big plays throughout the year and in the post season. On defense, the Raiders were led by Lester Hayes who arguably had the best season for a cornerback in NFL history – 18 interceptions, 2 TDs in 19 games played. Oakland led the NFL in interceptions (35) and takeaways (52) and 2nd in sacks with 54. Hayes was known for using "stickum" and would have stickum all over his upper body. After the season, the NFL prohibited its use.[ citation needed ]
The Raiders' Super Bowl win was the first by an NFL wild card team and the second by a non-division champion. The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl IV after finishing second to the Raiders in the AFL West Division during the 1969 season.
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap |
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1 | August 9 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 14–33 | 0–1 | Candlestick Park | Recap |
2 | August 16 | New England Patriots | W 31–29 | 1–1 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap |
3 | August 23 | at Washington Redskins | L 17–34 | 1–2 | RFK Stadium | Recap |
4 | August 30 | Philadelphia Eagles | W 24–23 | 2–2 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap |
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Recap | |
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1 | September 7 | at Kansas City Chiefs | W 27–14 | 1–0 | Arrowhead Stadium | Recap | |
2 | September 14 | at San Diego Chargers | L 24–30 (OT) | 1–1 | San Diego Stadium | Recap | |
3 | September 21 | Washington Redskins | W 24–21 | 2–1 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | |
4 | September 28 | at Buffalo Bills | L 7–24 | 2–2 | Rich Stadium | Recap | |
5 | October 5 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 17–31 | 2–3 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | |
6 | October 12 | San Diego Chargers | W 38–24 | 3–3 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | |
7 | October 20 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | W 45–34 | 4–3 | Three Rivers Stadium | Recap | |
8 | October 26 | Seattle Seahawks | W 33–14 | 5–3 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | |
9 | November 2 | Miami Dolphins | W 16–10 | 6–3 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | |
10 | November 9 | Cincinnati Bengals | W 28–17 | 7–3 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | |
11 | November 17 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 19–17 | 8–3 | Kingdome | Recap | |
12 | November 23 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 7–10 | 8–4 | Veterans Stadium | Recap | |
13 | December 1 | Denver Broncos | W 9–3 | 9–4 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | |
14 | December 7 | Dallas Cowboys | L 13–19 | 9–5 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | |
15 | December 14 | at Denver Broncos | W 24–21 | 10–5 | Mile High Stadium | Recap | |
16 | December 21 | at New York Giants | W 33–17 | 11–5 | Giants Stadium | Recap | |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. |
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W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
San Diego Chargers (1) | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 6–2 | 9–3 | 418 | 327 | W2 |
Oakland Raiders (4) | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 6–2 | 9–3 | 364 | 306 | W2 |
Kansas City Chiefs | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 4–4 | 6–8 | 319 | 336 | W1 |
Denver Broncos | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 3–5 | 5–7 | 310 | 323 | W1 |
Seattle Seahawks | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 1–7 | 3–9 | 291 | 408 | L9 |
Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Raiders | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 27 |
Chiefs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
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Raiders | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Chargers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 30 |
at San Diego Stadium, San Diego
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Redskins | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Raiders | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
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Raiders | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Bills | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
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Chiefs | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Raiders | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 17 |
at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
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Chargers | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
Raiders | 7 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 38 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
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Raiders | 7 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 45 |
Steelers | 10 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Seahawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
Raiders | 3 | 3 | 10 | 17 | 33 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
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Dolphins | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Raiders | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
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Bengals | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Raiders | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
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Raiders | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 19 |
Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
at The Kingdome, Seattle, Washington
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Raiders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Eagles | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
at Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia
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Broncos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Raiders | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
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Cowboys | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Raiders | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
Dallas cornerback Aaron Mitchell intercepted Jim Plunkett in the end zone with 1:44 remaining to seal the victory. [4]
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Raiders | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
Broncos | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
at Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado
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Raiders | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 33 |
Giants | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
The Raiders clinched a wild card spot and a home playoff game with the win over the Giants. Oakland was now 9–2 since Jim Plunkett had taken over as the team's starting quarterback. [5] "I'm not really amazed", Plunkett said. "I felt that this team had a chance to make it into the playoffs. I'm just thankful I had these opportunities to play. I just kept plugging away and I think it turned out OK." [6]
Chris Bahr opened scoring midway through the first quarter with a 41-yard field goal. Ted Hendricks blocked Dave Jennings' punt and Jeff Barnes fell on the ball at the New York 11 on the ensuing possession. Two plays later, Arthur Whittington swept around right end for Oakland's first score. [7]
Three plays into the Giants' next drive, Gary Shirk caught a Scott Brunner pass but fumbled it away. Luckily, the Raiders couldn't capitalize as Bahr's 52-yard field goal attempt was short. [7]
A Joe Danelo field goal put New York on the scoreboard but Plunkett completed passes of 12 and 11 yards to Bob Chandler before finding Cliff Branch caught a pass between Eric Felton and Steve Henry at the Giants' 10 and strode in to give Oakland a 17–3 lead with 6:29 left in the first half. Three plays following the kickoff, Lester Hayes picked off Brunner and returned it 50 yards to the New York 19. The Raiders failed to move and Bahr kicked a 38-yard field goal to increase the lead to 20–3 with 2:55 left. [7]
New York scored their first touchdown on a touchdown pass from Scott Brunner to Leon Perry before halftime but Oakland took control on a 37-yard bomb from Plunkett to Raymond Chester late in the third quarter. Billy Taylor scored in the closing seconds following a pass interference penalty by Hayes in the end zone but an onside kick attempt by Joe Danelo went right to Derrick Jensen, who sprinted into the end zone. [7]
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Wild Card | December 28 | Houston Oilers (5) | W 27–7 | 1–0 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap |
Divisional | January 4 | at Cleveland Browns (2) | W 14–12 | 2–0 | Cleveland Stadium | Recap |
Conference | January 11 | at San Diego Chargers (1) | W 34–27 | 3–0 | San Diego Stadium | Recap |
Super Bowl XV | January 25 | Philadelphia Eagles (N2) | W 27–10 | 4–0 | Louisiana Superdome | Recap |
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Oilers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Raiders | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 27 |
at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland, California
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Raiders | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Browns | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
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Raiders | 21 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 34 |
Chargers | 7 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
at San Diego Stadium, San Diego
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Raiders | 14 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 27 |
Eagles | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans
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The 1978 Seattle Seahawks season was the team's third season in the National Football League (NFL). The Seahawks won nine games, giving the franchise its first winning season. Coach Jack Patera won the National Football League Coach of the Year Award at seasons end.
The 1977 Seattle Seahawks season was the team's second campaign in the National Football League (NFL). The 1977 season was the team's first in the AFC West. The Seahawks lost five of their first six games. On October 30, the Seahawks earned their second win of the season when quarterback Jim Zorn returned from an injury and threw four touchdown passes in a 56–17 win over the Buffalo Bills at the Kingdome. Two weeks later, the team recorded its first shutout, beating the New York Jets 17–0 in New York. The Seahawks would go on to finish with a 5–9 record, winning their final two games in the process; it was a three-game improvement from the inaugural season.
The 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the team's 44th in the National Football League. The team attempted to win their third consecutive Super Bowl championship, but ultimately lost to their bitter rivals, the Oakland Raiders, in the AFC Championship Game. Despite failing to reach the Super Bowl, the 1976 Steelers are fondly remembered as one of the franchise's most dominant teams, thanks to a record-setting defense and running game. The Steelers' strong defense finished the season with just 9.9 points allowed per game, the fewest in the NFL, and a franchise record that still stands.
The 2005 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 36th season in the National Football League, and the 46th overall. The Chargers failed to improve on their 12–4 record in 2004, and finished the campaign 9–7 and 3rd overall in their division, missing out on the playoffs for the first time since 2003. Outside linebacker Shawne Merriman was named Rookie of the Year at the end of the season.
The 1999 season was the San Diego Chargers' 30th in the National Football League (NFL), their 40th overall and their first under head coach Mike Riley.
The 1986 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 27th overall. the team failed to improve on their 8–8 record from 1985. Following a stagnant 1–7 start, Head Coach Don Coryell was fired and Al Saunders was named interim Head Coach. After the season, Saunders was named the permanent Head Coach and would hold the position through the end of the 1988 season. Leslie O'Neal was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The 1984 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's 15th season in the National Football League (NFL) and its 25th overall. From a 6–10 record in 1983, the team improved to 7–9. Despite winning seven games, the Chargers failed to win a single game within their division.
The 1977 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's eighth season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 18th overall. It was Tommy Prothro's final full season as the team's head coach.
The 1974 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Football League (NFL), and its 15th overall. The team improved on their 2–11–1 record in 1973 and finished 5–9. It was Tommy Prothro's first season as the team's head coach.
The 1970 San Diego Chargers season was the franchise's eleventh overall season and first season in the National Football League (NFL). As a result of the NFL-AFL Merger, where the league was broken into two conferences, each member of the American Football League was moved into the American Football Conference.
The 1970 Oakland Raiders season was the team's 11th season in Oakland. It was also their first season as members of the NFL. The Raiders would ultimately win their fourth consecutive division title. They advanced to the AFC Championship Game, where they lost to the Baltimore Colts.