 While getting plenty of help from the club's defense, Dawson returned from the injury and led the Chiefs to Super Bowl IV.Against the NFL champion Minnesota Vikings, who were favored by 12½, the Chiefs dominated the game 23–7 to claim the team's first Super Bowl championship.Dawson was named the game's Most Valuable Player after completing 12-of-17 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown, with 1 interception.