1984 San Francisco 49ers season

The 1984 San Francisco 49ers 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. The 1984 49ers were the first team to go 15–1 (the 2nd was the 1985 Chicago Bears the 3rd was the 1998 Minnesota Vikings and the 4th was the 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers).

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 did not 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.

NFC Divisional Playoff
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.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

SF- Dwight Clark 21 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) SF 7-0

SF- Russ Francis 9 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) SF 14-0

2nd Quarter

NYG- Ali Haji-Sheikh 46 yard field goal SF 14-3

NYG- Harry Carson 14 yard interception return (Ali Haji-Sheikh kick) SF 14-10

SF- Freddie Solomon 29 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) '''SF 21-10 '''

NFC Championship Game
The 49ers passed for 228 yards while limiting the Bears to only 37 passing yards and no points.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

SF- Ray Wersching 21 yard field goal SF 3-0

2nd Quarter

SF- Ray Wersching 22 yard field goal SF 6-0

3rd Quarter

SF- Wendell Tyler 9 yard rush (Ray Wersching kick) SF 13-0

4th Quarter

SF- Freddie Solomon 10 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) SF 20-0

SF- Ray Wersching 34 yard field goal SF 23-0

Super Bowl XIX

 * Scoring summary

1st Quarter


 * 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

2nd Quarter


 * 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

3rd Quarter


 * 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 records

 * Joe Montana, Super Bowl Most Valuable Player
 * Joe Montana, All-Pro Selection
 * Joe Montana, NFC Pro Bowl Selection