San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins 21 to 24

Sunday, January 8, 1984, Conference Championship

The 49ers faced the Redskins in Washington, D.C. during the NFL conference championship in the playoffs. The 49ers defeated Detroit Lions the previous week, while the Redskins defeated the Los Angeles Rams. The Redskins won 24-21 to advance to the Super Bowl for the first season in a row. The 49ers finished their season 10-6-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.


San Francisco 49ers offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
434 347 87 3 19

Coaches

Head Coach: Bill Walsh Defensive Coordinator: George Seifert Quarterbacks Coach: Paul Hackett Wide Receivers Coach: Paul Hackett Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Running Backs Coach: Sherman Lewis Tight Ends Coach: Fred Von Appen Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Fred Von Appen Defensive Line Coach: Bill McPherson Linebackers Coach: Norb Hecker Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Rhodes Defensive Assistant Coach: Tommy Hart Special Teams Coach: Fred Von Appen Physical Development Assistant: Jerry Attaway Physical Development Coordinator: Jerry Attaway Coaching Administrator: Neal Dahlen


Washington Redskins offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
410 238 172 2 24

Coaches

Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Richie Petitbon Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Charley Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Offensive Scouting Reports: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier Strength Coach: Dan Riley Assistant Strength Coach: Jim Speros Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman Player Personnel Intern: Steve Spagnuolo