<P> The Redskins then drove to Miami's 43 - yard line, and once again tried to fool the Dolphins with a trick play, this time a flea flicker . Riggins took a pitch from Theismann, ran up to the line of scrimmage, and then pitched the ball back to Theismann, who then attempted to pass it . But this time Miami was not fooled, and Lyle Blackwood made a diving interception at the 1 - yard line (this was the first Super Bowl ever to have 3 consecutive drives end with interceptions). </P> <P> However, Blackwood's interception turned out to be somewhat beneficial for the Redskins, as it pinned Miami back at their own 1 . The Dolphins could only gain 3 yards with their next three plays, and Washington ended up getting the ball back with great field position on their own 48 - yard line . The Redskins ran three plays to reach Miami's 43 - yard line, but then faced a fourth down and one to go . Instead of punting, the Redskins decided to gamble and attempt to get the first down with a run from Riggins . But Riggins did a lot more than pick up the first down . Coach Joe Gibbs called his trademark play I - Right 70 Chip, starting tight end Clint Didier in motion towards the right, then reversing motion back to the left . Theismann handed to Riggins, who broke a tackle from Miami cornerback Don McNeal and still managed to build up enough speed to outrun defensive back Glenn Blackwood as he took off for a 43 - yard touchdown run, giving Washington their first lead of the game, 20--17, with a little more than 10 minutes remaining in the game . McNeal, who was assigned to cover Didier on the play, slipped briefly as Didier changed direction . The Redskins ran the play to the left, behind Didier and fullback Otis Wonsley, and Riggins ran over McNeal to score the touchdown . Although McNeal did indeed slip briefly while following Didier across the formation, it would have made little difference in the outcome of the play . Despite a valiant effort by McNeal, the 185 - pound cornerback could do little more than hold on briefly as he met the 240 - pound Riggins running with a full head of steam, hit him high, and slid down his body as "The Diesel" pulled away towards the end zone and the Redskins' first Super Bowl victory . </P> <P> Washington quickly forced Miami to punt on their next possession, and punt returner Mike Nelms's 12 - yard return gave the Redskins great field position at the Dolphins 41 - yard line . The Redskins then ran five consecutive running plays by Riggins, consuming a lot of time off the clock and moving the ball to the 23 - yard line . Then on third down, Theismann made a key pass completion to Brown to the 9 - yard line . Riggins then advanced the ball to the 6 - yard line with two more runs . Then after the 2 - minute warning, Brown caught a touchdown pass on the next play, increasing the Redskins' lead to 27 - 17 and putting the game away . Walker returned the ensuing kickoff 36 yards to the 35 - yard line, but Miami could only advance to the 39 before turning the ball over on downs . </P> <P> Washington had completely dominated Miami in the second half, allowing only two first downs and no pass completions with their longest gain a play of just 9 yards . Overall, the Dolphins gained just 9 first downs and 4 completions in the entire game . "Their way is what we called Dolphin football," said left guard Bob Kuechenberg, one of only two holdovers from Miami's three previous Super Bowl teams in the 1970s (the other was defensive end Vern Den Herder). "They controlled the second half and they're fitting world champions . </P>

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