1984 Miami Dolphins season | |
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Owner | Joe Robbie |
Head Coach | Don Shula |
General Manager | Mike Robbie |
Home Field | Miami Orange Bowl |
Results | |
Record | 14–2 |
Place | 1st AFC East |
Playoff Finish | Won Divisional Playoffs (vs. Seahawks) 31–10 Won AFC Championship (vs. Steelers) 45–28 Lost Super Bowl XIX (vs. 49ers) 16–38 |
Pro Bowlers | 8 QB Dan Marino WR Mark Duper WR Mark Clayton G Ed Newman C Dwight Stephenson DT Bob Baumhower ILB A.J. Duhe P Reggie Roby |
Timeline | |
Previous Season | Next Season |
1983 | 1985 |
The 1984 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 19th season, and 15th in the National Football League. It was also the 15th season with the team for head coach Don Shula. The Dolphins sought to build on a spectacular 1983 season where they went 12–4 with rookie quarterback Dan Marino.
The Dolphins won the 1984 AFC Championship, and appeared in Super Bowl XIX, where they lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 38–16. To date this is the last season the Dolphins appeared in the Super Bowl.[lower-alpha 1]
Second year quarterback Dan Marino's passing ability became the focal point of Miami's offense and in 1984 he exploded to set league records with 5,084 passing yards and 48 touchdowns. Marino's touchdown record was broken by Peyton Manning twenty years later and the yardage record was broken by Drew Brees twenty-seven years later. The Dolphins attempted early on to make a run at a perfect season twelve years after pulling off the feat, as they won their first eleven games but were upended in overtime by the San Diego Chargers. The Dolphins scored more than 500 points for the first and to date only time in their history,[lower-alpha 2] as they scored 513 points and finished 14–2, their best record since the undefeated season.
The year began on a somber note, as running back David Overstreet was killed in a traffic collision in June. The Dolphins wore helmet decals with the number 20 (his jersey number) in his memory during this season.
Offseason[]
Draft[]
- Main article: 1984 NFL Draft
1984 Miami Dolphins draft | |||||
Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Notes |
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1 | 14 | Jackie Shipp | ILB | Oklahoma | |
2 | 53 | Jay Brophy | LB | Miami (FL) | |
4 | 109 | Joe Carter | RB | Alabama | |
5 | 138 | Dean May | QB | Louisville | |
Made roster † Pro Football Hall of Fame * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career |
Undrafted free agents[]
Player | Position | College |
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Al Del Greco | Kicker | Auburn |
Week 1 roster[]
1984 Miami Dolphins opening season roster | ||||||
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
Offensive Linemen
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Defensive Linemen
Linebackers
Defensive Backs
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Special Teams
Reserve Lists
Practice Squad
Rookies in italics |
Regular season[]
Schedule[]
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
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1 | September 2 | at Washington | W 35–17 | 52,683
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2 | September 9 | New England | W 28–7 | 66,083
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3 | September 17 | at Buffalo | W 21–17 | 65,455
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4 | September 23 | Indianapolis | W 44–7 | 55,415
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5 | September 30 | at St. Louis | W 36–28 | 46,991
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6 | October 7 | at Pittsburgh | W 31–7 | 59,103
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7 | October 14 | Houston | W 28–10 | 54,080
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8 | October 21 | at New England | W 44–24 | 60,711
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9 | October 28 | Buffalo | W 38–7 | 58,824
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10 | November 4 | at NY Jets | W 31–17 | 72,655
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11 | November 11 | Philadelphia | W 24–23 | 70,227
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12 | November 18 | at San Diego | L 28–34 | 53,041
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13 | November 26 | NY Jets | W 28–17 | 74,884
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14 | December 2 | LA Raiders | L 34–45 | 71,222
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15 | December 9 | at Indianapolis | W 35–17 | 60,411
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16 | December 17 | Dallas | W 28–21 | 74,139
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Season summary[]
Week 1 (Sunday, September 2): at Washington[]
Week 1: Miami Dolphins at Washington Redskins
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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MIA | Passing | Dan Marino | 21/28, 311 YDS, 5 TDs |
Rushing | Andra Franklin | 13 CAR, 48 YDS | |
Receiving | Mark Duper | 6 REC, 178 YDS, 2 TDs | |
WSH | Passing | Joe Theismann | 21/36, 204 YDS, 2 INTs |
Rushing | John Riggins | 15 CAR, 98 YDS, 1 TD | |
Receiving | Charlie Brown | 6 REC, 60 YDS |
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- Point spread: Redskins by 4½
- Over/Under: 46.0 (over)
- Time of Game: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Dolphins | Game Statistics | Redskins |
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18 | First downs | 23 |
30–86 | Rushes–yards | 29–156 |
311 | Passing yards | 204 |
21–28–0 | Passes | 21–36–2 |
0–0 | Sacked–yards | 2–11 |
311 | Net passing yards | 193 |
397 | Total yards | 349 |
152 | Return yards | 148 |
5–45.8 | Punts | 4–43.8 |
0–0 | Fumbles–lost | 1–1 |
4–45 | Penalties–yards | 3–20 |
28:48 | Time of Possession | 31:12 |
Dan Marino had one of the best passing days of his career, completing 21 of 28 passes for 311 yards with 5 TDs and no interceptions for a Passer Rating of 150.4. This game also marked the emergence of Jim "Crash" Jensen, who lined up as a receiver for the first time and caught 2 of Marino's TD passes. Until 2015, this was the Dolphins' last road win over the Redskins.
Week 2 (Sunday, September 9): vs. New England[]
Week 2: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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NE | Passing | Steve Grogan | 20/42, 217 YDS, 1 TD, 4 INTs |
Rushing | Tony Collins | 20 CAR, 87 YDS | |
Receiving | Derrick Ramsey | 5 REC, 70 YDS | |
MIA | Passing | Dan Marino | 17/28, 269 YDS, 3 TDs, 2 INTs |
Rushing | Tony Nathan | 10 CAR, 36 YDS | |
Receiving | Mark Clayton | 5 REC, 75 YDS, 2 TDs |
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- Point spread: Dolphins by 6
- Over/Under: 43.0 (under)
- Time of Game: 3 hours, 3 minutes
Patriots | Game Statistics | Dolphins |
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18 | First downs | 17 |
28–127 | Rushes–yards | 30–74 |
217 | Passing yards | 269 |
20–42–4 | Passes | 17–28–2 |
2–12 | Sacked–yards | 0–0 |
205 | Net passing yards | 269 |
332 | Total yards | 343 |
74 | Return yards | 183 |
8–39.6 | Punts | 5–41.6 |
2–1 | Fumbles–lost | 0–0 |
6–53 | Penalties–yards | 6–46 |
30:46 | Time of Possession | 29:14 |
Dan Marino increased his two-game total of seven touchdown passes as he tossed a pair of scoring strikes to Mark Clayton within a 1:36 span in the third quarter to lead Miami to its 17th straight victory against the Patriots at The Orange Bowl. Miami intercepted four Steve Grogan passes. Mike Kozlowski returned one 26 yards, then laterred to William Judson who rambled the remaining 60 yards for a touchdown.
Week 3 (Monday, September 17): at Buffalo[]
Week 3: Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills
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BUF | Passing | ||
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- Point spread:
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- Time of Game: 3 hours, 15 minutes
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Week 8 (Sunday, October 21): at New England[]
Week 8: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots
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Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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MIA | Passing | Dan Marino | 24/39, 316 YDS, 4 TDs, 1 INT |
Rushing | Joe Carter | 14 CAR, 92 YDS | |
Receiving | Mark Clayton | 7 REC, 99 YDS, 1 TD | |
NE | Passing | Tony Eason | 19/29, 313 YDS, 3 TDs |
Rushing | Mosi Tatupu | 20 CAR, 90 YDS | |
Receiving | Derrick Ramsey | 5 REC, 32 YDS, 1 TD |
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- Point spread: Dolphins by 4
- Over/Under: 42.0 (over)
- Time of Game: 3 hours, 13 minutes
Dolphins | Game Statistics | Patriots |
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33 | First downs | 18 |
37–236 | Rushes–yards | 27–102 |
316 | Passing yards | 313 |
24–39–1 | Passes | 19–29–0 |
0–0 | Sacked–yards | 1–7 |
316 | Net passing yards | 306 |
552 | Total yards | 408 |
75 | Return yards | 113 |
1–38.0 | Punts | 3–57.0 |
0–0 | Fumbles–lost | 1–1 |
6–36 | Penalties–yards | 6–36 |
31:59 | Time of Possession | 28:01 |
Week 9 (Sunday, October 28): vs. Buffalo[]
Week 9: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
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- Point spread:
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- Time of Game: 2 hours, 54 minutes
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Playoffs[]
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
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Divisional | December 29 | Seattle | W 31–10 | 73,469
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Conference Championship | January 6 | Pittsburgh | W 45–28 | 76,029
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Super Bowl | January 20 | N San Francisco | L 16–38 | 84,059
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Standings[]
Template:1984 AFC East standings
Player stats[]
Passing[]
Player | Att | Comp | Yds | TD | INT | Rating |
Dan Marino | 564 | 362 | 5,084 | 48 | 17 | 108.9 |
Postseason[]
Divisional[]
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A year after being upended in the playoffs by the Seattle Seahawks the Dolphins routed Seattle 31–10. Dan Marino threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns despite being intercepted twice by Seahawks defensive back John Harris. The Dolphins rushed for 143 yards and a Tony Nathan rushing score as well.
Conference Championship[]
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In a shootout, quarterback Dan Marino led the Dolphins to a victory by throwing for 421 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Steelers quarterback Mark Malone recorded 312 yards and 3 touchdowns, but was intercepted three times.
Super Bowl[]
- Main article: Super Bowl XIX
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Super Bowl XIX was played on January 20, 1985, and featured the San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins. The 49ers won their second Super Bowl, defeating the Dolphins 38–16. Dan Marino, the Dolphins quarterback passed for one touchdown and two interceptions, while Joe Montana, the 49ers quarterback passed for 3 touchdowns and rushed for another.
- 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
Awards and honors[]
- Dan Marino, 1984 NFL MVP
- Dan Marino, 1984 PFWA MVP
- Dan Marino, 1984 NEA MVP
- Dan Marino, 1984 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
- Dan Marino, 1984 UPI AFL-AFC Player of the Year
- Dan Marino, Bert Bell Award[25]
Personnel[]
Coaches / Staff[]
1984 Miami Dolphins final staff | |||||||||||||||||||
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Front Office
Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
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Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
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Final roster[]
1984 Miami Dolphins final roster | |||||||||
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Reserve lists
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Notes[]
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ Pro Football Reference; Miami Dolphins at Washington Redskins – September 2, 1984
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ Pro Football Reference; New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – September 9, 1984
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ Pro Football Reference; Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – September 17, 1984
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ Pro Football Reference; Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – October 21, 1984
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ Pro Football Reference; Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – October 28, 1984
- ↑ Pro-Football-Reference.com
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2018-Feb-18.
- ↑ Archived copy.
References[]
External links[]
- 1984 Miami Dolphins season article at Wikipedia
- Miami Dolphins on Pro Football Reference
- Miami Dolphins on jt-sw.com
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