1984 Miami Dolphins Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 14-2
Finishing 1st in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 2-1 Lost Super Bowl
Coach: Don Shula (14-2)
Location: Miami, Florida
1984 Miami Dolphins Roster
The Miami Dolphins of the National Football League ended the 1984 season with a record of 14 wins and 2 losses, finishing first in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 2-1.
The Dolphins lit up the scoreboard for 513 points, and the defense conceded 298. Dan Marino triggered the aerial attack, passing for 5,084 yards. Mark Clayton paced the receiving corps, hauling in 73 passes for 1,389 yards, while Mark Duper and Tony Nathan contributed to the receiving game also.
Woody Bennett ran for a team-best 606 yards for Miami, while Joe Carter and Tony Nathan additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Glenn Blackwood intercepted 6 errant tosses from the opposition. Doug Betters topped the defensive unit with 14 quarterback sacks.
Don Shula coached the team. The 1984 Miami Dolphins lost in the Super Bowl.
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Regular Season Points For: 513
Regular Season Points Against: 298
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 1984 | Miami Dolphins 35 at Washington Redskins 17 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 9, 1984 | New England Patriots 7 at Miami Dolphins 28 | W | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | ||
| September 17, 1984 | Miami Dolphins 21 at Buffalo Bills 17 | W | 1-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | ||
| September 23, 1984 | Indianapolis Colts 7 at Miami Dolphins 44 | W | 2-0-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-0-0 | ||
| September 30, 1984 | Miami Dolphins 36 at St. Louis Cardinals 28 | W | 2-0-0 | 3-0-0 | 5-0-0 | ||
| October 7, 1984 | Miami Dolphins 31 at Pittsburgh Steelers 7 | W | 2-0-0 | 4-0-0 | 6-0-0 | ||
| October 14, 1984 | Houston Oilers 10 at Miami Dolphins 28 | W | 3-0-0 | 4-0-0 | 7-0-0 | ||
| October 21, 1984 | Miami Dolphins 44 at New England Patriots 24 | W | 3-0-0 | 5-0-0 | 8-0-0 | ||
| October 28, 1984 | Buffalo Bills 7 at Miami Dolphins 38 | W | 4-0-0 | 5-0-0 | 9-0-0 | ||
| November 4, 1984 | Miami Dolphins 31 at New York Jets 17 | W | 4-0-0 | 6-0-0 | 10-0-0 | ||
| November 11, 1984 | Philadelphia Eagles 23 at Miami Dolphins 24 | W | 5-0-0 | 6-0-0 | 11-0-0 | ||
| November 18, 1984 | Miami Dolphins 28 at San Diego Chargers 34 | L | 5-0-0 | 6-1-0 | 11-1-0 | OT | |
| November 26, 1984 | New York Jets 17 at Miami Dolphins 28 | W | 6-0-0 | 6-1-0 | 12-1-0 | ||
| December 2, 1984 | Los Angeles Raiders 45 at Miami Dolphins 34 | L | 6-1-0 | 6-1-0 | 12-2-0 | ||
| December 9, 1984 | Miami Dolphins 35 at Indianapolis Colts 17 | W | 6-1-0 | 7-1-0 | 13-2-0 | ||
| December 17, 1984 | Dallas Cowboys 21 at Miami Dolphins 28 | W | 7-1-0 | 7-1-0 | 14-2-0 | ||
| December 29, 1984 | Seattle Seahawks 10 at Miami Dolphins 31 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | AFC Divisional Playoff | |
| January 6, 1985 | Pittsburgh Steelers 28 at Miami Dolphins 45 | W | 2-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-0-0 | AFC Championship | |
| January 20, 1985 | San Francisco 49ers 38 at Miami Dolphins 16 | L | 2-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-0 | Super Bowl 19 Palo Alto, CA |
