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1984 San Diego Chargers season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamSan Diego Chargers
year1984
record7–9
division_place5th AFC West
coachDon Coryell
general managerJohnny Sanders
ownerAlex Spanos
stadiumJack Murphy Stadium
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title1
1RB Earnest Jackson
AP All-pros*None*
playoffs*Did not qualify*
shortnavlinkChargers seasons

| AP All-pros = None The ** San Diego Chargers season** was the franchise's 15th season in the National Football League (NFL) and its 25th overall. From a 6–10 record in 1983, the team improved to 7–9. Despite winning seven games, the Chargers failed to win a single game within their division.

Before the second game of the season against the Seattle Seahawks, running back Chuck Muncie missed the team's charter flight from San Diego. He told Chargers coach Don Coryell that he was late because vandals slashed the four tires on his car, but Coryell did not believe him. Muncie arrived in Seattle, but he was sent back to San Diego and did not play. Two days later, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round draft pick; however, a urinalysis given by Miami detected cocaine, and the trade was voided. Afterwards, Muncie entered an Arizona drug rehabilitation center for a month. On November 15, he was suspended indefinitely by the NFL;

NFL draft

Main article: 1984 NFL draft

Roster

Preseason

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August 4[Los Angeles Rams](1984-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 17–101–0Jack Murphy Stadium
August 11[Dallas Cowboys](1984-dallas-cowboys-season)**L** 13–241–1Jack Murphy Stadium
August 18[San Francisco 49ers](1984-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 35–152–1Jack Murphy Stadium
August 23at [Los Angeles Rams](1984-los-angeles-rams-season)**L** 14–472–2Anaheim Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

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September 2at [Minnesota Vikings](1984-minnesota-vikings-season)**W** 42–131–0Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome57,276[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409020min.htm)
September 9at **[Seattle Seahawks](1984-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 17–311–1Kingdome61,314[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409090sea.htm)
September 16[Houston Oilers](1984-houston-oilers-season)**W** 31–142–1Jack Murphy Stadium52,266[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409160sdg.htm)
at **[Los Angeles Raiders](1984-los-angeles-raiders-season)****L** 30–332–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum76,131[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409240rai.htm)
September 30[Detroit Lions](1984-detroit-lions-season)**W** 27–243–2Jack Murphy Stadium53,509[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409300sdg.htm)
October 7at [Green Bay Packers](1984-green-bay-packers-season)**W** 34–284–2Lambeau Field54,045[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198410070gnb.htm)
October 14at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1984-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 13–314–3Arrowhead Stadium62,233[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198410140kan.htm)
October 21**[Los Angeles Raiders](1984-los-angeles-raiders-season)****L** 37–444–4Jack Murphy Stadium57,442[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198410210sdg.htm)
**[Seattle Seahawks](1984-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 0–244–5Jack Murphy Stadium53,974[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198410290sdg.htm)
November 4at [Indianapolis Colts](1984-indianapolis-colts-season)**W** 38–105–5Hoosier Dome60,143[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411040clt.htm)
November 11**[Denver Broncos](1984-denver-broncos-season)****L** 13–165–6Jack Murphy Stadium53,162[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411110sdg.htm)
November 18[Miami Dolphins](1984-miami-dolphins-season)**W** 34–28 (OT)6–6Jack Murphy Stadium53,041[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411180sdg.htm)
November 25at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1984-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 24–526–7Three Rivers Stadium55,856[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411250pit.htm)
[Chicago Bears](1984-chicago-bears-season)**W** 20–77–7Jack Murphy Stadium45,470[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198412030sdg.htm)
December 9at **[Denver Broncos](1984-denver-broncos-season)****L** 13–167–8Mile High Stadium74,867[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198412090den.htm)
December 16**[Kansas City Chiefs](1984-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 21–427–9Jack Murphy Stadium40,221[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198412160sdg.htm)

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Minnesota Vikings

First quarter

  • SDG – Wes Chandler 20-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 11:39. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 46 yards, 1:26.'''''
  • MIN – Jan Stenerud 41-yard field goal, 7:46. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:53.'''''
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 17-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 2:05. ''Chargers 14–3. '''Drive: 13 plays, 77 yards, 5:41.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Pete Johnson 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:30. ''Chargers 21–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 1:15.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Pete Johnson 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 12:27. ''Chargers 28–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 2:33.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 25-yard pass from Pete Holohan (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:19. ''Chargers 35–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 2:11.'''''
  • SDG – Gill Byrd 18-yard interception return (Rolf Benirschke kick), 7:32. Chargers 42–3.
  • MIN – Joey Browner 63-yard fumble return (Jan Stenerud kick), 0:49. Chargers 42–10. Fourth quarter
  • MIN – Jan Stenerud 52-yard field goal, 4:16. ''Chargers 42–13. '''Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 6:09.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 21/28, 292 yards, 2 TD
  • MIN – Tommy Kramer – 11/30, 104 yards, 3 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Chuck Muncie – 14 rushes, 51 yards
  • MIN – Ted Brown – 12 rushes, 53 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Bobby Duckworth – 4 receptions, 115 yards
  • MIN – Steve Jordan – 3 receptions, 33 yards MIN – Allen Rice – 2 receptions, 33 yards

Week 2: at Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 43-yard field goal, 10:56. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:04.'''''
  • SDG – Bobby Duckworth 61-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 4:30. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:35.''''' Second quarter
  • SEA – Eric Lane 1-yard run (Norm Johnson kick), 11:34. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 15 plays, 63 yards, 5:46.'''''
  • SEA – Norm Johnson 41-yard field goal, 0:01. ''Tied 10–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 0:23.''''' Third quarter
  • SEA – Dave Krieg 37-yard run (Norm Johnson kick), 8:17. ''Seahawks 17–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:50.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SEA – Dave Krieg 3-yard run (Norm Johnson kick), 14:10. ''Seahawks 24–10. '''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:37.'''''
  • SEA – Daryl Turner 22-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 4:34. ''Seahawks 31–10. '''Drive: 3 plays, 22 yards, 0:21.'''''
  • SDG – Eric Sievers 4-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:24. ''Seahawks 31–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 0:33.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 23/40, 332 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
  • SEA – Dave Krieg – 18/38, 263 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 16 rushes, 89 yards
  • SEA – Dave Krieg – 6 rushes, 61 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Pete Holohan – 6 receptions, 133 yards
  • SEA – Daryl Turner – 3 receptions, 97 yards, TD

Week 3: vs. Houston Oilers

First quarter

  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 3-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:54. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 4:01.'''''
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:19. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 90 yards, 6:20.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Pete Johnson 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 5:29. ''Chargers 21–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:26.'''''
  • HOU – Tim Smith 75-yard pass from Warren Moon (Florian Kempf kick), 5:09. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:20.'''''
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 6-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 3:17. ''Chargers 28–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 1:52.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 23-yard field goal, 10:00. ''Chargers 31–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 35 yards, 4:35.'''''
  • HOU – Eric Mullins 7-yard pass from Oliver Luck (Florian Kempf kick), 1:05. ''Chargers 31–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 79 yards, 1:54.''''' Top passers
  • HOU – Warren Moon – 11/31, 212 yards, TD
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 26/37, 336 yards, INT Top rushers
  • HOU – Larry Moriarty – 3 rushes, 11 yards
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 21 rushes, 97 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
  • HOU – Tim Smith – 5 receptions, 159 yards, TD
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow – 10 receptions, 146 yards

Week 4: at Los Angeles Raiders

First quarter

  • RAI – Chris Bahr 42-yard field goal, 11:17. ''Raiders 3–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 3:43.'''''
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow 11-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 6:44. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:33.'''''
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 36-yard field goal, 2:51. ''Chargers 7–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 56 yards, 3:53.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 51-yard field goal, 7:06. ''Chargers 10–6. '''Drive: 14 plays, 53 yards, 6:33.'''''
  • RAI – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Chris Bahr kick), 0:06. ''Raiders 13–10. '''Drive: 15 plays, 78 yards, 7:00.''''' Third quarter
  • RAI – Marcus Allen 30-yard pass from Jim Plunkett (Chris Bahr kick), 11:10. ''Raiders 20–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 1:50.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 33-yard field goal, 7:14. ''Raiders 20–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, 0:56.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:42. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 13 plays, 86 yards, 5:20.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 48-yard field goal, 11:02. ''Chargers 23–20. '''Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 1:11.'''''
  • SDG – Woodrow Lowe 32-yard interception return (Rolf Benirschke kick), 10:21. Chargers 30–20.
  • RAI – Marcus Allen 2-yard run (run failed), 8:20. ''Chargers 30–27. '''Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 2:01.'''''
  • RAI – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Chris Bahr kick), 0:45. ''Raiders 33–30. '''Drive: 10 plays, 76 yards, 2:53.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 19/37, 227 yards, TD, INT
  • RAI – Jim Plunkett – 24/33, 363 yards, TD, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 29 rushes, 155 yards, TD
  • RAI – Marcus Allen – 18 rushes, 47 yards, 3 TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow – 9 receptions, 119 yards, TD
  • RAI – Todd Christensen – 8 receptions, 120 yards

Week 5: vs. Detroit Lions

First quarter

  • SDG – Jewerl Thomas 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 5:17. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:33.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Jewerl Thomas 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 12:03. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 49 yards, 4:44.'''''
  • SDG – Buford McGee 3-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 4:43. ''Chargers 21–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 3:42.'''''
  • DET – Billy Sims 1-yard run (Eddie Murray kick), 1:11. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:32.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 18-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Chargers 24–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 1:07.''''' Third quarter
  • DET – Billy Sims 1-yard run (Eddie Murray kick), 13:19. ''Chargers 24–14. '''Drive: 3 plays, 90 yards, 1:41.'''''
  • DET – Jeff Chadwick 12-yard run (Eddie Murray kick), 6:07. ''Chargers 24–21. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:14.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 41-yard field goal, 8:17. ''Chargers 27–21. '''Drive: 15 plays, 56 yards, 5:42.'''''
  • DET – Eddie Murray 44-yard field goal, 3:56. ''Chargers 27–24. '''Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:21.''''' Top passers
  • DET – Gary Danielson – 20/25, 269 yards
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 22/34, 268 yards Top rushers
  • DET – Billy Sims – 14 rushes, 119 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Lionel James – 10 rushes, 58 yards Top receivers
  • DET – Leonard Thompson – 4 receptions, 80 yards
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 7 receptions, 87 yards

Week 6: at Green Bay Packers

First quarter

  • SDG – Bobby Duckworth 27-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:01. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 1:59.'''''
  • GB – Paul Coffman 3-yard pass from Lynn Dickey (Eddie Garcia kick), 10:24. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 2:35.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Pete Holohan 3-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 14:58. ''Chargers 14–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 5:27.'''''
  • GB – Ed West 29-yard pass from Lynn Dickey (Eddie Garcia kick), 0:46. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 1:13.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 9-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:56. ''Chargers 21–14. '''Drive: 1 play, 9 yards, 0:06.'''''
  • GB – Gerry Ellis 4-yard run (Eddie Garcia kick), 6:44. ''Tied 21–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 80 yards, 1:04.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 31-yard field goal, 2:14. ''Chargers 24–21. '''Drive: 10 plays, 52 yards, 4:30.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 1-yard run, 11:21. ''Chargers 31–21. '''Drive: 11 plays, 62 yards, 5:21.'''''
  • GB – James Lofton 25-yard pass from Lynn Dickey (Eddie Garcia kick), 6:51. ''Chargers 31–28. '''Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:14.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 39-yard field goal, 1:32. ''Chargers 34–28. '''Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 5:19.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 31/50, 376 yards, 3 TD
  • GB – Lynn Dickey – 25/40, 384 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 33 rushes, 99 yards, TD
  • GB – Harlan Huckleby – 3 rushes, 25 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow – 15 receptions, 157 yards
  • GB – James Lofton – 5 receptions, 158 yards, TD

This was the last time the Chargers defeated the Packers until Week 9, 2019.

Week 7: at Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KAN – Ken Lacy 24-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 13:14. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:46.'''''
  • SDG – Benny Ricardo 38-yard field goal, 9:57. ''Chiefs 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 3:17.'''''
  • KAN – Nick Lowery 22-yard field goal, 2:17. ''Chiefs 10–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 2:44.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Benny Ricardo 42-yard field goal, 10:58. ''Chiefs 10–6. '''Drive: 13 plays, 56 yards, 6:19.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Gill Byrd 99-yard interception return (Benny Ricardo kick), 5:56. Chargers 13–10.
  • KAN – Stephone Paige 18-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 4:20. ''Chiefs 17–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:36.''''' Fourth quarter
  • KAN – Ed Beckman 5-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 7:01. ''Chiefs 24–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:39.'''''
  • KAN – Herman Heard 69-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 4:37. ''Chiefs 31–13. '''Drive: 1 play, 69 yards, 0:12.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 30/46, 270 yards, 2 INT
  • KAN – Bill Kenney – 13/22, 238 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 16 rushes, 68 yards
  • KAN – Herman Heard – 7 rushes, 84 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 8 receptions, 93 yards
  • KAN – Carlos Carson – 7 receptions, 165 yards

Week 8: vs. Detroit Lions

First quarter

  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 5-yard run (Benny Ricardo kick), 9:56. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 71 yards, 5:04.'''''
  • RAI – Marcus Allen 10-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 6:19. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:42.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 22-yard pass from Dan Fouts (kick failed), 5:11. ''Chargers 14–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:40.'''''
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 32-yard run (Benny Ricardo kick), 1:53. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:11.'''''
  • RAI – Malcolm Barnwell 45-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 0:28. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 1:25.''''' Third quarter
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 42-yard field goal, 11:34. ''Chargers 24–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:26.'''''
  • RAI – Derrick Jensen 1-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 6:25. ''Chargers 24–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 17 yards, 1:37.'''''
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 33-yard field goal, 4:42. ''Chargers 24–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:32.'''''
  • RAI – Dokie Williams 20-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 4:15. ''Chargers 24–21. '''Drive: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:09.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Benny Ricardo 29-yard field goal, 13:20. ''Chargers 27–21. '''Drive: 15 plays, 69 yards, 5:48.'''''
  • RAI – Malcolm Barnwell 51-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 12:13. ''Chargers 21–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 59 yards, 1:07.'''''
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow 5-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Benny Ricardo kick), 10:11. ''Chargers 27–21. '''Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:02.'''''
  • RAI – Chris Bahr 32-yard field goal, 3:54. ''Chargers 24–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 6:17.'''''
  • SDG – Bobby Duckworth 50-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Benny Ricardo kick), 2:36. ''Chargers 27–21. '''Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:18.''''' Top passers
  • RAI – Marc Wilson – 24/37, 332 yards, 5 TD, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 24/45, 410 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT Top rushers
  • RAI – Marcus Allen – 19 rushes, 107 yards
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 20 rushes, 98 yards, 2 TD Top receivers
  • RAI – Malcolm Barnwell – 2 receptions, 96 yards, 2 TD
  • SDG – Kellen Winslow – 8 receptions, 107 yards, TD

Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks

First quarter

  • SEA – Steve Largent 11-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 3:13. ''Seahawks 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 96 yards, 4:09.''''' Second quarter
  • SEA – Norm Johnson 42-yard field goal, 9:08. ''Seahawks 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:32.'''''
  • SEA – Steve Largent 13-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 0:37. ''Seahawks 17–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 2:53.''''' Third quarter
  • SEA – Steve Largent 16-yard pass from Dave Krieg (Norm Johnson kick), 11:12. ''Seahawks 24–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 63 yards, 1:10.''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring plays. Top passers
  • SEA – Dave Krieg – 23/29, 282 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 24/39, 200 yards, 2 INT Top rushers
  • SEA – David Hughes – 10 rushes, 36 yards
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 18 rushes, 38 yards Top receivers
  • SEA – Daryl Turner – 6 receptions, 92 yards
  • SDG – Jesse Bendross – 4 receptions, 48 yards

Week 10: at Indianapolis Colts

First quarter

  • SDG – Earnest Jackson 2-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:43. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 67 yards, 3:33.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 23-yard field goal, 14:57. ''Chargers 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, -3 yards, 1:27.'''''
  • IND – Ray Butler 74-yard pass from Mark Herrmann (Raul Allegre kick), 13:17. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 1:40.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 7-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 7:36. ''Chargers 17–7. '''Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 5:41.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Wayne Morris 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:53. ''Chargers 24–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 1 yard, 0:03.'''''
  • IND – Raul Allegre 54-yard field goal, 3:43. ''Chargers 24–14. '''Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 6:10.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 20-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 12:12. ''Chargers 31–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 93 yards, 6:31.'''''
  • SDG – Buford McGee 2-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:56. ''Chargers 38–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 5:28.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 27/38, 283 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
  • IND – Mark Herrmann – 18/32, 222 yards, TD, 4 INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 23 rushes, 71 yards, TD
  • IND – Randy McMillan – 11 rushes, 52 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 9 receptions, 119 yards, TD
  • IND – Ray Butler – 3 receptions, 94 yards, TD

Week 11: vs. Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Rich Karlis 44-yard field goal, 10:53. ''Broncos 3–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 30 yards, 3:01.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 25-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 5:37. ''Chargers 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:29.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 45-yard field goal, 9:15. ''Chargers 7–6. '''Drive: 4 plays, -1 yards, 1:07.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 49-yard field goal, 2:44. ''Chargers 10–6. '''Drive: 15 plays, 61 yards, 6:31.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 43-yard field goal, 14:04. ''Chargers 13–6. '''Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 5:35.'''''
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 37-yard field goal, 8:41. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 12 plays, 54 yards, 5:23.'''''
  • DEN – Sammy Winder 1-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 0:38. ''Broncos 16–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 2:25.''''' Top passers
  • DEN – John Elway – 19/35, 188 yards
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 22/38, 261 yards, TD Top rushers
  • DEN – Sammy Winder – 22 rushes, 37 yards, TD
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 14 rushes, 69 yards Top receivers
  • DEN – Steve Watson – 5 receptions, 49 yards
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner – 6 receptions, 85 yards, TD

Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins

First quarter

  • SDG – Eric Sievers 3-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:33. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 4:30.''''' Second quarter
  • MIA – Mark Clayton 12-yard pass from Dan Marino (Uwe von Schamann kick), 11:59. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 3:34.'''''
  • MIA – Pete Johnson 1-yard run (Uwe von Schamann kick), 7:30. ''Dolphins 14–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:07.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 4-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 2:27. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 5:03.'''''
  • MIA – Woody Bennett 4-yard pass from Dan Marino (Uwe von Schamann kick), 0:47. ''Dolphins 21–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 1:40.''''' Third quarter
  • MIA – Pete Johnson 3-yard run (Uwe von Schamann kick), 2:50. ''Dolphins 28–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 3:13.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 19-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:29. ''Dolphins 28–21. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 4:21.'''''
  • SDG – Eric Sievers 3-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:51. ''Tied 28–28. '''Drive: 19 plays, 91 yards, 10:06.''''' Overtime
  • SDG – Buford McGee 25-yard run, 11:43. ''Chargers 34–28. '''Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 3:17.''''' Top passers
  • MIA – Dan Marino – 28/41, 338 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 37/56, 380 yards, 4 TD, INT Top rushers
  • MIA – Tony Nathan – 11 rushes, 66 yards
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 28 rushes, 124 yards Top receivers
  • MIA – Mark Duper – 5 receptions, 99 yards
  • SDG – Eric Sievers – 12 receptions, 119 yards, 2 TD

Week 13: at Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • PIT – Gary Anderson 55-yard field goal, 8:35. ''Steelers 3–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 38 yards, 6:25.''''' Second quarter
  • PIT – Louis Lipps 15-yard pass from Mark Malone (Gary Anderson kick), 13:35. ''Steelers 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 1:59.'''''
  • PIT – Frank Pollard 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 11:12. ''Steelers 17–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 2:05.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 29-yard field goal, 6:31. ''Steelers 17–3. '''Drive: 14 plays, 59 yards, 4:41.'''''
  • PIT – John Stallworth 30-yard pass from Mark Malone (Gary Anderson kick), 2:21. ''Steelers 24–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:09.'''''
  • SDG – Lionel James 59-yard punt return (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:15. Steelers 24–10. Third quarter
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 63-yard pass from Ed Luther (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:48. ''Steelers 24–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 74 yards, 1:12.'''''
  • PIT – Frank Pollard 2-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 10:06. ''Steelers 31–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:42.'''''
  • PIT – John Stallworth 5-yard pass from Mark Malone (Gary Anderson kick), 3:45. ''Steelers 38–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 68 yards, 1:23.'''''
  • PIT – John Stallworth 45-yard pass from Mark Malone (Gary Anderson kick), 0:42. ''Steelers 45–17. '''Drive: 3 plays, 41 yards, 0:55.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Mark Malone 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 6:17. ''Steelers 52–17. '''Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:28.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 25-yard pass from Ed Luther (Rolf Benirschke kick), 5:31. ''Steelers 52–24. '''Drive: 5 plays, 74 yards, 1:06.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Ed Luther – 21/32, 296 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT
  • PIT – Mark Malone – 18/22, 253 yards, 4 TD Top rushers
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 10 rushes, 23 yards
  • PIT – Walter Abercrombie – 19 rushes, 109 yards Top receivers
  • SDG – Wes Chandler – 4 receptions, 105 yards, TD
  • PIT – Louis Lipps – 7 receptions, 118 yards, TD

Week 14: vs. Chicago Bears

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 48-yard field goal, 14:46. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 1:28.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 27-yard field goal, 0:26. ''Chargers 6–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 32 yards, 2:04.''''' Third quarter
  • CHI – Walter Payton 10-yard run (Bob Thomas kick), 6:38. ''Bears 7–6. '''Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 1:12.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Bobby Duckworth 88-yard pass from Ed Luther (Rolf Benirschke kick), 9:37. ''Chargers 13–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 88 yards, 0:17.'''''
  • SDG – Lee Williams 66-yard interception return (Rolf Benirschke kick), 1:15. Chargers 20–7. Top passers
  • CHI – Rusty Lisch – 18/33, 159 yards, INT
  • SDG – Ed Luther – 12/29, 269 yards, TD Top rushers
  • CHI – Walter Payton – 23 rushes, 92 yards, TD
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 18 rushes, 59 yards Top receivers
  • CHI – Walter Payton – 4 receptions, 38 yards
  • SDG – Bobby Duckworth – 3 receptions, 179 yards, TD

Week 15: at Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 42-yard field goal, 4:27. ''Chargers 3–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:16.'''''
  • SDG – Rolf Benirschke 41-yard field goal, 3:21. ''Chargers 6–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:49.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 30-yard field goal, 2:50. ''Chargers 6–3. '''Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 6:36.'''''
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 50-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Tied 6–6. '''Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 1:40.''''' Third quarter
  • DEN – Sammy Winder 4-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 7:46. ''Broncos 13–6. '''Drive: 7 plays, 85 yards, 5:13.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Buford McGee 4-yard pass from Ed Luther (Rolf Benirschke kick), 13:41. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:05.'''''
  • DEN – Rich Karlis 28-yard field goal, 2:08. ''Broncos 16–13. '''Drive: 12 plays, 40 yards, 3:48.''''' Top passers
  • SDG – Ed Luther – 18/35, 171 yards, TD
  • DEN – John Elway – 18/31, 193 yards, INT Top rushers
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 19 rushes, 68 yards
  • DEN – Sammy Winder – 22 rushes, 90 yards, TD Top receivers
  • SDG – Pete Holohan – 4 receptions, 51 yards
  • DEN – Steve Watson – 3 receptions, 40 yards

Week 16: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • KAN – Billy Jackson 3-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 10:53. ''Chiefs 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 83 yards, 2:24.'''''
  • KAN – Walt Arnold 4-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 4:20. ''Chiefs 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 73 yards, 2:19.''''' Second quarter
  • KAN – Henry Marshall 8-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 13:19. ''Chiefs 21–0. '''Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:54.'''''
  • KAN – Stephone Paige 65-yard pass from Bill Kenney (Nick Lowery kick), 1:10. ''Chiefs 28–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 0:40.''''' Third quarter
  • KAN – Herman Heard 3-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 12:12. ''Chiefs 35–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 2:48.'''''
  • KAN – Theotis Brown 2-yard run (Nick Lowery kick), 4:44. ''Chiefs 42–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 73 yards, 6:21.'''''
  • SDG – Wes Chandler 15-yard pass from Ed Luther (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:31. ''Chiefs 42–7. '''Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:13.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Buford McGee 2-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 6:01. ''Chiefs 42–14. '''Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 7:33.'''''
  • SDG – Buford McGee 3-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick), 0:55. ''Chiefs 42–21. '''Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 0:55.''''' Top passers
  • KAN – Bill Kenney – 17/23, 245 yards, 3 TD
  • SDG – Ed Luther – 24/44, 333 yards, TD Top rushers
  • KAN – Herman Heard – 15 rushes, 84 yards, TD
  • SDG – Earnest Jackson – 19 rushes, 79 yards Top receivers
  • KAN – Henry Marshall – 6 receptions, 84 yards, TD
  • SDG – Eric Sievers – 4 receptions, 83 yards

Awards

Earnest Jackson was the only Charger named to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, appearing as a backup; none were named first or second team All-Pro by the Associated Press.

Standings

References

References

  1. Cobbs, Chris. (March 29, 1985). "Spanos' Decision Puzzles Attorney : Klevan Expects a Clean Bill of Health for Chuck Muncie". Los Angeles Times.
  2. MaGee, Jerry. (September 10, 1984). "Seahawks pick off Chargers Eight turnovers aid Seattle in 31–17 win". The San Diego Union.
  3. MaGee, Jerry. (September 11, 1984). "Chargers ship Muncie for Miami draft pick". The San Diego Union.
  4. "2021 Los Angeles Chargers Media Guide".
  5. (November 4, 2019). "Gordon scores twice as Chargers dominate Packers 26–11".
  6. "1984 NFL Pro Bowlers".
  7. "1984 NFL All-Pros".
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