What is 1980 nfl playoffs?

The 1980 NFL playoffs featured the top 8 teams from the regular season, competing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the NFL champion. The playoffs began on December 28, 1980, and concluded with Super Bowl XV on January 25, 1981.

In the Wild Card round, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Houston Oilers 27-7, and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Los Angeles Rams 34-13. In the Divisional round, the Raiders defeated the Cleveland Browns 14-12, and the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-16.

In the Conference Championship games, the Raiders defeated the San Diego Chargers 34-27, while the Eagles beat the Cowboys 20-7. The Raiders advanced to the Super Bowl, where they defeated the Eagles 27-10 to win their second championship in five years.

Notable players in the 1980 NFL playoffs included Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett, who was named the Super Bowl MVP, and Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski. The Super Bowl was held at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.