January 2, 1982 · Divisional Round
SD
MIAQB433YDS33/53 · 3 TD · 1 INTPassing yardsDSDon StrockQB403YDS29/43 · 4 TD · 1 INTRB120YDS24 CAR · 1 TDRushing yardsTNTony NathanRB48YDS14 CAR · 1 TDTE166YDS13 REC · 1 TDReceiving yardsTNTony NathanRB114YDS9 REC · 1 TDRB2TD2 receivingTouchdownsTNTony NathanRB2TD1 rushing · 1 receivingBiggest lead SD by 24 · MIA by 7 · 2 lead changes
| W-L-T | PCT | |
|---|---|---|
1CI Bengals | 12-4-0 | .750 |
| 2MIDolphins | 11-4-1 | .719 |
3NY Jets | 10-5-1 | .656 |
4BU Bills | 10-6-0 | .625 |
5DE Broncos | 10-6-0 | .625 |
| 6SDChargers | 10-6-0 | .625 |
7KC Chiefs | 9-7-0 | .563 |
8PI Steelers | 8-8-0 | .500 |
| 9OARaiders | 7-9-0 | .438 |
10SE Seahawks | 6-10-0 | .375 |
11CL Browns | 5-11-0 | .313 |
| 12INColts | 2-14-0 | .125 |
13NE Patriots | 2-14-0 | .125 |
The Chargers outlasted the Dolphins 41-38 in overtime on the road.
Dan Fouts threw for 433 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception for the Chargers, and Chuck Muncie ran for 120 yards. Don Strock threw for 403 yards with 4 touchdowns and 1 interception for the Dolphins, and Tony Nathan ran for 48 yards.
Written by StatPro from the box score and play-by-play.
