It was a super day for records
Among the Super Bowl records set in Sunday's game were: Most rushing attempts - 38, John Riggins, Washington (old record 34, Franco Harris, Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota, Super Bowl IX).
Most rushing yards - 166, John Riggins, Washington (old record 158, Franco Harris, Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota, Super Bowl IX).
Longest touchdown run from scrimmage - 43 yards, John Riggins, Washington (old record 22, Franco Harris, Pittsburgh vs. Dallas, Super Bowl XIII).
Most punt returns - 6, Mike Nelms, Washington (old record 5, Willie Wood, Green Bay vs. Oakland, Super Bowl II).
Longest kickoff return - 98 yards, Fulton Walker, Miami (old record 67 yards, Rick Upchurch, Denver vs. Dallas, Super Bowl XII).
Most combined yards - 190, Fulton Walker, Miami (old record 163, Sammy White, Minnesota vs. Oakland, Super Bowl XI).
Most elapsed time, touchdown drive, team - 6 min., 54 sec., Washington (old record, 6:47, Pittsburgh vs. Minnesota, Super Bowl IX).
Most rushing yards, both teams - 372, Washington (276) vs. Miami (96) (old record 337, Minnesota vs. Oakland, Super Bowl XI).
Fewest completions, team - 4, Miami (old record 6, Miami vs. Minnesota, Super Bowl VIII).
Fewest completions, both teams - 19, Miami (4) vs. Washington (15) (old record 20, Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl IX).
Most rushing attempts, both teams - 81, Washington (52) vs. Miami (29) (old record 78, Minnesota vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl IX and Minnesota vs. Oakland, Super Bowl XI).
