A 57-day players' strike reduced the 1982 season to a 9 game schedule. For the post-season, division standings were ignored and eight teams from each conference were seeded based on their regular season records.
Wild Card
Division
AFC/NFC Champ.
Super Bowl
z: best record, c: conference winner, y: division winner, w: wildcard, x: clinched playoff spot
Wild Card Game | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | OT | |||||||||||||||
| 1/8 | vs New England | W | 28-13 | ||||||||||||||||
Division Championship | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | OT | |||||||||||||||
| 1/16 | vs San Diego | W | 34-13 | ||||||||||||||||
AFC/NFC Championship | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | OT | |||||||||||||||
| 1/23 | vs NY Jets | W | 14-0 | ||||||||||||||||
Super Bowl XVII (17) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | OT | |||||||||||||||
| 1/30 | at Washington | L | 17-27 | ||||||||||||||||
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This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history,...
/ This media guide is a comprehensive resource created by the team to provide detailed information about its players, coaches, history, and season schedule. Released annually, it serves journalists, broadcasters, and fans by offering accurate profiles, statistics, and historical records. The guide enhances media coverage, fan engagement, and promotional efforts.