1984 Los Angeles Rams season

The 1984 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 47th year with the National Football League and the 39th season in Los Angeles. During this season second-year running back Eric Dickerson set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season, with 2,105 yards.

Eric Dickerson
In his second season, Dickerson continued his onslaught of the NFL record book. As a rookie, Dickerson established rookie records for most rushing attempts (390), most rushing yards gained (1,808) and most touchdowns rushing (18), including another two receiving touchdowns. His efforts earned him All-Pro, Pro Bowl, Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors.

Eleven times during the 1984 season, he gained more than 100 yards rushing, breaking the record of 100-yard games in a season held by O.J. Simpson. His 2,105 total yards rushing in the 1984 NFL season beat Simpson’s 1973 NFL season record of 2,003 yards rushing in a single season. To date, no one has rushed for more yards in a single NFL season. However, Simpson's career high rushing total came in a 14 game season, whereas Dickerson's mark was set during a 16-game season. Dickerson broke OJ's record with a 215-yard performance in a 27-16 Rams win over the Houston Oilers, Week 15 of the season.

Awards and honors

 * Eric Dickerson, NFC Pro Bowl Selection
 * Eric Dickerson, All-Pro Selection
 * Eric Dickerson, UPI NFC Player of the Year

Milestones

 * Eric Dickerson, NFL Record 2,105 Rushing Yards in a Single Season