San Francisco 49ers at Washington Redskins (January 8, 1984) (Post Season)

Game Recap


In a January playoff battle in Washington, the Redskins authored a tight 24-21 victory over the 49ers. The Redskins started well early with a 7-0 halftime lead and held off the 49ers late.

The Redskins were guided by Joe Theismann who connected on 229 passing yards in the air, 1 TD. John Riggins ran for 123 yards on the ground, 2 touchdowns. Charlie Brown had 137 yards receiving, 1 TD.

For the 49ers, Joe Montana finished with 347 passing yards in the air, 3 TDs. Freddie Solomon caught 106 yards receiving, 1 TD.

The Redskins registered 410 total yards, 24 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The 49ers tallied 434 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Washington Redskins defeat San Francisco 49ersSFO 24-21
  • Date: Sunday, January 8, 1984
  • Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
  • Washington Redskins Stats - Yards: 410, Turnovers: 2
  • San Francisco 49ers Stats - Yards: 434, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
SFO 0 0 0 21 21
WAS 0 7 14 3 24

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
Joe MontanaSFO27-483473176
Joe TheismannWAS14-262291170
John RigginsWAS1-1360036

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
John RigginsWAS36123223
Wendell TylerSFO844010
Joe MontanaSFO540018
Joe WashingtonWAS62308
Jeff HayesWAS114014
Joe TheismannWAS21206
Roger CraigSFO3302

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Charlie BrownWAS5137170
Freddie SolomonSFO4106176
Clint DidierWAS361046
Mike WilsonSFO857222
Russ FrancisSFO448013
Eason RamsonSFO347023
Renaldo NehemiahSFO346021
Art MonkWAS335013

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
SFO16870
WAS451722

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
SFO27-48347310
WAS15-27265113

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