Super Bowl XV (1981): Oakland Raiders 27–10 Philadelphia Eagles | Wild Card Champions
1981 Super Bowl XV – Oakland Raiders vs Philadelphia Eagles
Super Bowl XV was played on January 25, 1981 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, where the Oakland Raiders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27–10 to win the franchise’s second Super Bowl title.
The Raiders, entering the game as a Wild Card team, produced a composed and efficient performance, combining a strong defensive display with timely offensive execution to control the contest from start to finish.
- Game: Super Bowl XV
- Season: 1980 NFL season
- Date: January 25, 1981
- Venue: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans
- Winner: Oakland Raiders (Wild Card)
- Runner-up: Philadelphia Eagles
- Final Score: 27–10
- MVP: Jim Plunkett
- Head Coach (Raiders): Tom Flores
- Head Coach (Eagles): Dick Vermeil
The Raiders’ offence, led by quarterback Jim Plunkett, delivered key scoring drives at crucial moments while avoiding turnovers in a disciplined and controlled performance.
Philadelphia, in their first Super Bowl appearance, struggled to convert opportunities into points against a resilient Oakland defence that limited big plays throughout the game.
Oakland’s defence proved decisive, consistently disrupting Philadelphia’s rhythm and forcing the Eagles into difficult third-down situations throughout the contest.
The victory marked a landmark achievement for the Raiders, who became the first Wild Card team to win the Super Bowl.