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1984 San Francisco 49ers season

American football team season

1984 San Francisco 49ers season

American football team season

FieldValue
teamSan Francisco 49ers
year1984
record15–1
division_place1st NFC West
ownerEddie DeBartolo, Jr.
general managerJohn McVay and
Carmen Policy
coachBill Walsh
def_coachGeorge Seifert
stadiumCandlestick Park
pro bowlers{{Collapsible list
title10
1QB Joe Montana
2RB Wendell Tyler
3T Keith Fahnhorst
4G Randy Cross
5C Fred Quillan
6LB Keena Turner
7CB Eric Wright
8CB Ronnie Lott
9SS Carlton Williamson
10FS Dwight Hicks
AP All-pros{{Collapsible list
title9
1QB Joe Montana
2T Keith Fahnhorst
3G Randy Cross
4G John Ayers
5C Fred Quillan
6LB Keena Turner
7CB Eric Wright
8CB Ronnie Lott
9FS Dwight Hicks
playoffs**Won [Divisional Playoffs](1984-85-nfl-playoffs)**
(vs. [Giants](1984-new-york-giants-season)) 21–10
**Won [NFC Championship](1984-85-nfl-playoffs)**
(vs. [Bears](1984-chicago-bears-season)) 23–0
**Won Super Bowl XIX**
(vs. [Dolphins](1984-miami-dolphins-season)) 38–16
shortnavlink49ers seasons

Carmen Policy | AP All-pros = {{Collapsible list (vs. Giants) 21–10 Won NFC Championship (vs. Bears) 23–0 Won Super Bowl XIX (vs. Dolphins) 38–16

The 49ers playing against the Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX.

The 1984 San Francisco 49ers season was their 35th season in the National Football League (NFL) and 39th overall. The season was highlighted by their second Super Bowl victory. The franchise had its best season ever, with a record of 15 wins and only 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Joe Montana was 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 Super Bowl MVPs.

History

The 1984 49ers became the first team to win fifteen games in the NFL's regular season since the league went to a sixteen-game schedule in 1978. The 49ers, if not for their loss to the Steelers, would have become the 2nd team after the 1972 Miami Dolphins to complete a perfect season, and the Forty-Niners would have been the first to do so since the NFL expanded to a 16-game schedule. The 1985 Chicago Bears, the 1998 Minnesota Vikings, the 2004 Pittsburgh Steelers, the 2011 Green Bay Packers, 2015 Carolina Panthers, the 2024 Detroit Lions, and the 2024 Kansas City Chiefs would later join the 1984 49ers to win 15 games, although the 2007 New England Patriots would exceed this feat by finishing the regular season at an unbeaten 16–0, losing the Super Bowl to the New York Giants 17–14. However, the only other one of these teams that won the Super Bowl was the 1985 Bears.

In the playoffs, the 49ers were the #1 seed. They defeated the Giants 21–10 in the divisional round. Then they shut out the Chicago Bears 23–0 in the NFC Championship and finally defeated the Miami Dolphins 38–16 in Super Bowl XIX. This 49ers team has gone down as the best in franchise history, and many call this season the best in Joe Montana's career.

NFL Films produced a documentary about the team's season entitled A Team Above All; Brad Crandall narrated it. On January 29, 2007, NFL Network aired America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions, in which they ranked the 1984 49ers at #8; the film was narrated by Gene Hackman and featured commentary from players Russ Francis, Keena Turner and Dwight Hicks. More than a decade later, the team gained greater esteem by ranking #4 on the 100 greatest teams of all time presented by the NFL on its 100th anniversary.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1984 NFL draft

RoundPickPlayerPositionCollege122334455556789910111212
24Todd ShellLBBrigham Young
Choice to L.A. Raiders
56(Choice from L.A. Raiders)John FrankTEOhio State
73(Choice from St. Louis)Guy McIntyreGGeorgia
Choice to St. Louis
Choice from Tampa Bay to Seattle
Choice to San Diego
121(Choice from Atlanta)Michael CarterNTSouthern Methodist
Choice from Denver to Atlanta
Choice to St. Louis
139(Choice from Washington through L.A. Raiders)Jeff FullerDBTexas A&M
Choice to Atlanta
Choice to New England
Choice to San Diego
239(Choice from Chicago)Lee MillerDBCal State Fullerton
248Derrick HarmonRBCornell
275Dave MoritzWRIowa
304Kirk PendletonWRBrigham Young
Choice from Chicago to Miami
Choice to San Diego

NFL supplemental draft

Main article: 1984 NFL supplemental draft of USFL and CFL players

RoundPickPlayerPositionPro TeamCollege123
24Derrick CrawfordWRMemphis Showboats (USFL)Memphis State
51Joe ConwellOTPhiladelphia Stars (USFL)North Carolina
80Mark SchellenRBNew Orleans Breakers (USFL)Nebraska

Training camp

The 1984 San Francisco 49ers held training camp at Sierra College in Rocklin, California.

Personnel

Staff / coaches

  • Owner – Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.

  • President – Bill Walsh

  • Vice president/general counsel – Carmen Policy

  • Vice president/general manager – John McVay

  • Director of college scouting – Tony Razzano

  • Director of pro personnel – Allan Webb

  • Director of research and development – Neal Dahlen

  • Head coach – Bill Walsh

  • Quarterbacks/receivers – Paul Hackett

  • Running backs – Sherman Lewis

  • Offensive line – Bobb McKittrick

  • Assistant offensive line/tight ends – Fred von Appen

  • Defensive coordinator – George Seifert

  • Defensive line – Bill McPherson

  • Linebackers – Norb Hecker

  • Defensive backs – Ray Rhodes

  • Defensive assistant – Tommy Hart

  • Special teams – Fred von Appen

  • Physical development coordinator – Jerry Attaway

Roster

  • Gary Johnson DE

  • Jack Reynolds ILB

Preseason

Schedule

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[Los Angeles Raiders](1984-los-angeles-raiders-season)**W** 13–101–0Candlestick Park54,990[Recap](https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/results/1984)
at [Denver Broncos](1984-denver-broncos-season)**L** 13–201–1Mile High Stadium70,211[Recap](https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/results/1984)
at [San Diego Chargers](1984-san-diego-chargers-season)**L** 15–351–2Jack Murphy Stadium58,356[Recap](https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/results/1984)
[Seattle Seahawks](1984-seattle-seahawks-season)**W** 23–212–2Candlestick Park49,219[Recap](https://www.footballdb.com/teams/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/results/1984)

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 as 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.

Schedule

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September 2at [Detroit Lions](1984-detroit-lions-season)**W** 30–271–0Pontiac Silverdome56,782[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409020det.htm)
[Washington Redskins](1984-washington-redskins-season)**W** 37–312–0Candlestick Park59,707[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409100sfo.htm)
September 16**[New Orleans Saints](1984-new-orleans-saints-season)****W** 30–203–0Candlestick Park57,611[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409160sfo.htm)
September 23at [Philadelphia Eagles](1984-philadelphia-eagles-season)**W** 21–94–0Veterans Stadium62,771[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409230phi.htm)
September 30**[Atlanta Falcons](1984-atlanta-falcons-season)****W** 14–55–0Candlestick Park57,990[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198409300sfo.htm)
at [New York Giants](1984-new-york-giants-season)**W** 31–106–0Giants Stadium76,112[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198410080nyg.htm)
October 14[Pittsburgh Steelers](1984-pittsburgh-steelers-season)**L** 17–206–1Candlestick Park59,110[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198410140sfo.htm)
October 21at [Houston Oilers](1984-houston-oilers-season)**W** 34–217–1Astrodome39,900[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198410210oti.htm)
October 28at **[Los Angeles Rams](1984-los-angeles-rams-season)****W** 33–08–1Anaheim Stadium65,481[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198410280ram.htm)
November 4[Cincinnati Bengals](1984-cincinnati-bengals-season)**W** 23–179–1Candlestick Park58,324[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411040sfo.htm)
November 11at [Cleveland Browns](1984-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 41–710–1Cleveland Stadium60,092[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411110cle.htm)
November 18[Tampa Bay Buccaneers](1984-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season)**W** 24–1711–1Candlestick Park57,704[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411180sfo.htm)
November 25at **[New Orleans Saints](1984-new-orleans-saints-season)****W** 35–312–1Louisiana Superdome65,177[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198411250nor.htm)
December 2at **[Atlanta Falcons](1984-atlanta-falcons-season)****W** 35–1713–1Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium29,644[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198412020atl.htm)
[Minnesota Vikings](1984-minnesota-vikings-season)**W** 51–714–1Candlestick Park56,670[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198412080sfo.htm)
**[Los Angeles Rams](1984-los-angeles-rams-season)****W** 19–1615–1Candlestick Park59,743[Recap](https://aws.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198412140sfo.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Game summaries

Week 1 (Sunday, September 2, 1984): at [[1984 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 2½
  • Over/under: 43.0 (over)
  • Time of game:
49ersGame statisticsLionsFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2419
32–12428–132
188177
16–25–017–24–0
2–142–11
174166
298298
19898
2–45.54–44.0
2–10–0
2–326–45
30:4429:16

Week 2 (Monday, September 10, 1984): vs. [[1984 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 2
  • Over/under: 52.0 (over)
  • Time of game:
RedskinsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2030
21–6240–167
331381
24–43–024–40–0
4–222–14
309367
371534
13274
7–36.63–34.7
3–03–2
6–606–50
25:1534:45

Week 3 (Sunday, September 16, 1984): vs. [[1984 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 5½
  • Over/under: 45.0 (over)
  • Time of game:
SaintsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2019
31–11932–148
162179
16–34–513–26–1
2–133–20
149159
268307
166160
3–46.05–40.8
0–00–0
4–476–54
31:3828:22

Week 4 (Sunday, September 23, 1984): at [[1984 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 4½
  • Over/under: 44.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
49ersGame statisticsEaglesFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2315
37–17720–72
252187
17–34–016–41–1
4–312–18
221169
398241
17351
7–39.17–40.0
2–00–0
12–1414–30
34:3125:29

Week 5 (Sunday, September 30, 1984): vs. [[1984 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 6
  • Over/under: 49.5 (under)
  • Time of game:
FalconsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2217
35–16132–161
267149
22–41–213–25–0
2–100–0
257149
418310
4862
4–38.85–43.8
3–13–2
5–455–56
34:5725:03

Week 6 (Monday, October 8, 1984): at [[1984 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 3
  • Over/under: 44.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
49ersGame statisticsGiantsFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
1823
32–16723–113
218303
16–27–025–44–2
1–14–27
217276
384389
123142
5–39.05–42.4
1–00–0
7–403–20
28:0831:52

Week 7 (Sunday, October 14, 1984): vs. [[1984 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 8
  • Over/under: 42.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
SteelersGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2322
47–17520–117
156241
11–18–124–35–1
1–70–0
149241
324358
106131
2–41.03–30.7
1–01–0
11–688–57
34:4525:15

The 49ers' hope for a perfect season was foiled by the Steelers when Gary Anderson kicked the game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter that would ultimately prevent the 49ers from going undefeated.

Week 8 (Sunday, October 21, 1984): at [[1984 Houston Oilers season|Houston Oilers]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 11
  • Over/under: 42.0 (over)
  • Time of game:
49ersGame statisticsOilersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2522
38–16418–82
353356
25–35–125–33–2
1–02–6
353350
517432
85105
3–49.33–46.3
2–03–1
8–707–75
34:1325:47

Week 9 (Sunday, October 28, 1984): at [[1984 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 3
  • Over/under: 45.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
49ersGame statisticsRamsFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2312
39–11119–72
376180
22–32–014–30–2
2–155–46
361134
472206
35123
3–38.06–39.8
2–25–3
6–413–25
35:2624:34

Week 10 (Sunday, November 4, 1984): vs. [[1984 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 10½
  • Over/under: 43.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
BengalsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2126
25–11631–91
269301
21–34–227–42–4
6–391–7
230294
346385
144190
6–38.22–47.0
0–00–0
6–465–30
29:2430:36

Week 11 (Sunday, November 11, 1984): at [[1984 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 6
  • Over/under: 35.0 (over)
  • Time of game:
49ersGame statisticsBrownsFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2310
39–21320–43
263220
24–30–113–33–1
1–82–12
255208
468251
90125
2–38.56–37.0
1–15–3
7–455–32
35:2724:33

Week 12 (Sunday, November 18, 1984): vs. [[1984 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 12
  • Over/under: 40.0 (over)
  • Time of game: 2 hours, 52 minutes
BuccaneersGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2325
20–8939–190
316247
26–41–019–23–0
1–82–9
308238
397428
6199
3–41.02–48.0
2–13–3
7–383–35
28:1731:43

Week 13 (Sunday, November 25, 1984): at [[1984 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 2
  • Over/under: 42.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
49ersGame statisticsSaintsFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
2212
33–21928–131
201118
15–32–014–26–1
1–138–48
18870
407201
107113
6–44.38–45.5
1–01–0
4–603–20
27:4832:12

Week 14 (Sunday, December 2, 1984): at [[1984 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 13
  • Over/under: 40.0 (over)
  • Time of game:
49ersGame statisticsFalconsFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
1523
31–14336–153
165289
12–24–222–43–3
2–183–28
147261
290414
224112
5–39.64–40.8
1–13–3
9–738–50
24:3335:27

Week 15 (Saturday, December 8, 1984): vs. [[1984 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 17
  • Over/under: 44.0 (over)
  • Time of game:
VikingsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
1829
24–9040–184
233346
21–39–125–35–0
6–581–9
175337
265521
203102
7–44.32–48.5
0–01–0
7–654–25
26:4133:19

Week 16 (Friday, December 14, 1984): vs. [[1984 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 6
  • Over/under: 44.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
RamsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
1915
37–18520–89
180219
11–22–020–31–0
1–104–19
170200
355289
9588
4–37.86–44.5
2–12–0
6–578–75
32:5227:08

Standings

Final statistics

Statistical comparison

San Francisco 49ersOpponents
First downs356
First downs rushing138
First downs passing204
First downs penalty14
Third down efficiency96/207
Fourth down efficiency5/7
Net yards rushing2465
Rushing attempts534
Yards per rush4.6
Passing – Completions/attempts312/496
Times sacked–total yards27–178
Interceptions thrown10
Net yards passing3901
Total net yards6366
Punt returns–total yards45–521
Kickoff returns–total yards47–1039
Interceptions–total return yards25–345
Punts–average yardage62–40.9
Fumbles–lost26–12
Penalties–total yards100–994
Time of possession30:26
Turnovers22

Quarter-by-quarter

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1Completions/attempts 2Carries 3Long gain 4Receptions 5Interceptions 6Sacks 7Punts 8Kickoff Returns 9Punt Returns

Playoffs

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[New York Giants](1984-new-york-giants-season) (5)**W** 21–101–0Candlestick Park[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198412290sfo.htm)
January 6, 1985[Chicago Bears](1984-chicago-bears-season) (3)**W** 23–02–0Candlestick Park[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198501060sfo.htm)
January 20, 1985[Miami Dolphins](1984-miami-dolphins-season) (A1)**W** 38–163–0Stanford Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198501200mia.htm)

NFC Divisional Playoff (Saturday, December 29, 1984): vs. [[1984 New York Giants season|New York Giants]]

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.

  • Point spread: 49ers by 12
  • Over/under: 41.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
GiantsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
1822
25–8728–131
218309
25–44–225–39–3
6–454–28
173281
260412
17897
6–37.75–42.0
2–10–0
2–255–29
31:2928:31

NFC Championship Game (Sunday, January 6, 1985): vs. [[1984 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]]

The 49ers passed for 236 yards while limiting the Bears to only 87 passing yards and no points.

  • Point spread: 49ers by 10
  • Over/under: 40.0 (under)
  • Time of game:
BearsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
1325
32–14929–159
87236
13–22–119–35–2
9–503–8
37228
186387
8484
7–43.13–39.0
1–01–0
7–503–20
31:5328:07

[[Super Bowl XIX]] (Sunday, January 20, 1985): vs. [[1984 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]

  • Point spread: 49ers by 3
  • Over/under: 53.5 (over)
  • Time of game: 3 hours, 13 minutes
DolphinsGame statistics49ersFirst downsRushes–yardsPassing yardsPassesSacked–yardsNet passing yardsTotal yardsReturn yardsPuntsFumbles–lostPenalties–yardsTime of Possession
1931
9–2540–211
318331
29–50–224–35–0
4–291–5
289326
314537
15591
6–39.33–32.7
1–02–2
1–102–10
22:4937:11

Awards and records

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

1985 AFC–NFC Pro Bowl

Main article: 1985 Pro Bowl

NumberPlayerPositionConference
51Randy CrossRG, StarterNFC Pro Bowlers
71Keith FahnhorstTNFC Pro Bowlers
22Dwight HicksFS, StarterNFC Pro Bowlers
42Ronnie LottLCB, StarterNFC Pro Bowlers
16Joe MontanaQB, StarterNFC Pro Bowlers
55Fred QuillanC, StarterNFC Pro Bowlers
58Keena TurnerLBNFC Pro Bowlers
26Wendell TylerRBNFC Pro Bowlers
27Carlton WilliamsonSNFC Pro Bowlers
21Eric WrightCBNFC Pro Bowlers

Media

Pre season Local TV

ChannelPlay-by-playColor commentator(s)
KPIX-TV 5

Local Radio

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KCBS–AM 740Don KleinDon Heinrich

References

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