Everything about 1984 San Francisco 49ers Season totally explained
The
San Francisco 49ers 1984 season was their 39th season in the National Football League. The season was highlighted by their second Super Bowl victory. The franchise had their best season ever with a record of 15 wins and only 1 loss. Quarterback
Joe Montana would be awarded the Super Bowl’s Most Valuable Player Award for the second time in his career, joining Bart Starr and Terry Bradshaw as the only two time MVP’s.
NFL Draft
Regular Season
The 49ers advanced to their second Super Bowl in team history after becoming the first team ever to win 15 regular season games since the league expanded to a 16-game schedule in 1978. Much of the hype surrounding the team was their offense, which boasted 5
Pro Bowlers. Quarterback
Joe Montana recorded 279 out of 432 completions for 3,630 yards, 28 touchdowns, and only 10 interceptions. Running back
Roger Craig was one of the 49ers' major weapons, both rushing and receiving. Craig was the team's second leading rusher with 649 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, and also caught 71 passes for 675 yards. Pro Bowl running back
Wendell Tyler, who had rushed for a team record 1,262 yards during the regular season, recorded 7 rushing touchdowns, and also caught 28 passes for 230 yards and 2 touchdown receptions. Wide receivers
Freddie Solomon and
Dwight Clark also were deep threats, gaining a combined total of 1,617 yards and 16 touchdowns. Up front, 3 of the 49ers' 5 starting offensive linemen,
Randy Cross,
Fred Quillan, and
Keith Fahnhorst, had been selected to play in the Pro Bowl. Overall, San Francisco's offense finished the season ranked second in the NFL in scoring (475 points) and fourth in total yards (6,544).
Although they didn't get that much media attention as the offense, the 49ers defense led the league in fewest points allowed during the regular season (227). All 4 of the 49ers' starting defensive backs,
Ronnie Lott, Eric Wright,
Carlton Williamson, and
Dwight Hicks, were selected to play in the
Pro Bowl. Pro Bowl linebacker
Keena Turner was also a major defensive weapon, recording 2 sacks and 4 interceptions for 51 yards. Defensive end
Dwaine Board anchored the line, recording 10 sacks and 1 fumble recovery.
Season Standings
Regular Season Schedule
Postseason
NFC Divisional Playoff
- San Francisco 49ers 21, New York Giants 10
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco
Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. PST
TV announcers (CBS): Pat Summerall and John Madden
Quarterback Joe Montana threw for 309 yards and 3 touchdown passes as he led the 49ers to a victory, while receiver Dwight Clark caught 9 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown.
NFC Championship Game
San Francisco 49ers 23, Chicago Bears 0
at Candlestick Park, San Francisco
Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. PST
TV announcers (CBS): Pat Summerall and John Madden
Referee: Jerry Seeman
The 49ers passed for 228 yards while limiting the Bears to only 37 passing yards and no points.
Super Bowl XIX
Scoring summary
MIA - FG: Uwe von Schamann 37 yards 3-0 MIA
SF - TD: Carl Monroe 33 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) 7-3 SF
MIA - TD: Dan Johnson 2 yard pass from Dan Marino (Uwe von Schamann kick) 10-7 MIA
SF - TD: Roger Craig 8 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) 14-10 SF
SF - TD: Joe Montana 6 yard run (Ray Wersching kick) 21-10 SF
SF - TD: Roger Craig 2 yard run (Ray Wersching kick) 28-10 SF
MIA - FG: Uwe von Schamann 31 yards 28-13 SF
MIA - FG: Uwe von Schamann 30 yards 28-16 SF
SF - FG: Ray Wersching 27 yards 31-16 SF
SF - TD: Roger Craig 16 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) 38-16 SF
Roster
Awards and records
Joe Montana, Super Bowl Most Valuable Player
Joe Montana, All-Pro Selection
Joe Montana, NFC Pro Bowl SelectionFurther Information
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