The 1984 AFC Championship Loss
The 1984 AFC Championship: Marino's 421-yard, four-touchdown performance sends Dolphins to Super Bowl XIX.
The 1984 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 19th season, and 15th in the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins won the 1984 AFC Championship and appeared in Super Bowl XIX, where they lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 38–16.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Result
- Loss (14–28)
- Venue
- Miami Orange Bowl
- Head coach
- Don Shula
- Quarterback
- Dan Marino
Lore & Background
In the AFC Championship, quarterback Dan Marino led the Dolphins to a victory by throwing for 421 yards and four touchdowns with one interception. Steelers quarterback Mark Malone recorded 312 yards and 3 touchdowns, but was intercepted three times. With their 3rd ever victory in the Conference Championship, the Dolphins advanced to Super Bowl XIX.
Reader's Guide
The 1984 AFC Championship Game was played between the Miami Dolphins and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Dolphins won, with Dan Marino throwing for 421 yards and four touchdowns. The Steelers scored 14 points (two touchdowns and two extra points).
Did You Know?
- The final score of the 1984 AFC Championship was 28-14 in favor of the Dolphins.
- This remains the Dolphins' last win in the AFC Championship as of 2025.
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