1984 NFL Season
As originally written by Jimmy Delach and Tim Brulia:
An item of note: The Baltimore Colts move in the dark of night to become the Indianapolis Colts.
PRESEASON
Saturday 7/28: Seahawks-Buccaneers (Canton, OH - Hall of Fame Game), 3:00, ABC. Bill Flemming, O.J. Simpson
Thursday 8/16: Steelers-Cowboys, 9:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
Friday 8/17: Patriots-Redskins, 8:00, NBC. Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Saturday 8/18: 49ers-Chargers, 9:00, CBS. Pat Summerall, John Madden
Sunday 8/19: Dolphins-Raiders, 4:00, NBC. Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Friday 8/24: Jets-Raiders, 9:00, NBC. Marv Albert, Merlin Olsen
Saturday 8/25: Redskins-Saints, 1:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson
Saturday 8/25: Oilers-Cowboys, 9:00, CBS. Pat Summerall, John Madden
Sunday 8/26: Bears-Bills (Indianapolis), 1:00, CBS. Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
NOTE: The long gap between the first and second TV games is due to the Summer Olympics; the 8/26 game was scheduled the year before, but was played in Indy even after the Colts moved there.
WEEK 1, 1984 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/2:
Falcons-Saints, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Chiefs-Steelers, 1, NBC, Bill Wilkerson, Dave Rowe
Dolphins-Redskins, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Patriots-Bills, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Eagles-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Cardinals-Packers, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Chargers-Vikings, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Reggie Rucker
49ers-Lions, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Buccaneers-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Bengals-Broncos, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Raiders-Oilers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Jets-Colts, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Monday 9/3:
Browns-Seahawks, 4, WKYC-Cleveland, Phil Stone, Reggie Rucker; KING-Seattle, Charlie Jones, Gene Washington, Lou Gellos
Cowboys-Rams, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 2, 1984 - NBC Doubleheader:
Thursday 9/6:
Steelers-Jets, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith
Sunday 9/9:
Bills-Cardinals, 1, NBC, Bill Wilkerson, Harvey Martin
Cowboys-Giants, 1, CBS, Jack Buck, John Madden
Broncos-Bears, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Lions-Falcons, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Chiefs-Bengals, 1, NBC, Todd Donoho, Gene Washington
Vikings-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Drew Pearson
Patriots-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Griese
Buccaneers-Saints, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Browns-Rams, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Packers-Raiders, 4, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Colts-Oilers, 4, NBC, Phil Stone, Reggie Rucker
Chargers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Merlin Olsen
Monday 9/10:
Redskins-49ers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 3, 1984 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/16:
Falcons-Vikings, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Bears-Packers, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Bengals-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Raiders-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cardinals-Colts, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Drew Pearson
Seahawks-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Lions-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Oilers-Chargers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Rams-Steelers, 4, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Saints-49ers, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Giants-Redskins, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Eagles-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Broncos-Browns, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith
Monday 9/17:
Dolphins-Bills, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 4, 1984 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/23:
Oilers-Falcons, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Rams-Bengals, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Vikings-Lions, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Drew Pearson
Jets-Bills, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Steelers-Browns, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Cardinals-Saints, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
49ers-Eagles, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Redskins-Patriots, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Bears-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Packers-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Colts-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Chiefs-Broncos, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Gene Washington
Buccaneers-Giants, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Monday 9/24:
Chargers-Raiders, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 5, 1984 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/30:
Bills-Colts, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Bob Trumpy
Browns-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Reggie Rucker
Cowboys-Bears, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Dolphins-Cardinals, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Griese
Patriots-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Seahawks-Vikings, 1, NBC, Todd Donoho, Gene Washington
Falcons-49ers, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Lions-Chargers, 4, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Packers-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Jim Kelly, Jean Fugett
Raiders-Broncos, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Merlin Olsen
Saints-Oilers, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Giants-Rams, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Eagles-Redskins, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Monday 10/1:
Bengals-Steelers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 6, 1984 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/7:
Broncos-Lions, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Dolphins-Steelers, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Griese
Vikings-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Patriots-Browns, 1, NBC, Todd Donoho, Reggie Rucker
Saints-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Jets-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Eagles-Bills, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Cardinals-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Redskins-Colts, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Falcons-Rams, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Oilers-Bengals, 4, NBC, Bill Wilkerson, Dave Rowe
Chargers-Packers, 4, NBC, Phil Stone, Gene Washington
Seahawks-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/8:
49ers-Giants, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 7, 1984 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/14:
Bears-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Bengals-Patriots, 1, NBC, Todd Donoho, Gene Washington
Oilers-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Dave Rowe
Colts-Eagles, 1, NBC, Bill Wilkerson, Harvey Martin
Rams-Saints, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Giants-Falcons, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Jets-Browns, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Chargers-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Merlin Olsen
Buccaneers-Lions, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Bills-Seahawks, 4, WKBW-Buffalo, WOKR-Rochester, Rick Azar, Marv Levy; KING-Seattle, Phil Stone, Norris Weese
Cowboys-Redskins, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Vikings-Raiders, 4, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Steelers-49ers, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Trumpy
Monday 10/15:
Packers-Broncos, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 8, 1984 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/21:
Bears-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Browns-Bengals, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Reggie Rucker
Broncos-Bills, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Gene Washington
Lions-Vikings, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Drew Pearson
Dolphins-Patriots, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Giants-Eagles, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Steelers-Colts, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Dave Rowe
Seahawks-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Redskins-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Chiefs-Jets, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Raiders-Chargers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
49ers-Oilers, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Saints-Cowboys, 9:45, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
ABC’s coverage of NO-Dal started much later than normal because the network aired the Reagan-Mondale Presidential debate.
Monday 10/22:
Rams-Falcons, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 9, 1984 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/28:
Falcons-Steelers, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Bengals-Oilers, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Gene Washington
Lions-Packers, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Colts-Cowboys, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Vikings-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Saints-Browns, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Jets-Patriots, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Cardinals-Eagles, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Buccaneers-Chiefs, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Drew Pearson
Bills-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Broncos-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
49ers-Rams, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Redskins-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 10/29:
Seahawks-Chargers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 10, 1984 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/4:
Browns-Bills, 1, NBC, Bill Wilkerson, Reggie Rucker
Packers-Saints, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Harvey Martin
Raiders-Bears, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Giants-Cowboys, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Eagles-Lions, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Chargers-Colts, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Dave Rowe
Buccaneers-Vikings, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Bengals-49ers, 4, NBC, Len Berman, Gene Washington
Chiefs-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, John Brodie
Rams-Cardinals, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Dolphins-Jets, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Patriots-Broncos, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Monday 11/5:
Falcons-Redskins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 11, 1984 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/11:
Bills-Patriots, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Gene Washington
Lions-Redskins, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Drew Pearson
Oilers-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Bob Trumpy
Colts-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Vikings-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Saints-Falcons, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Eagles-Dolphins, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Jean Fugett
Steelers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
49ers-Browns, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Bears-Rams, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Cowboys-Cardinals, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Broncos-Chargers, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Merlin Olsen
Giants-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Monday 11/12:
Raiders-Seahawks, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 12, 1984 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/18:
Browns-Falcons, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Reggie Rucker
Cowboys-Bills, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Lions-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Rams-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Patriots-Colts, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Cardinals-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Seahawks-Bengals, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Redskins-Eagles, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Drew Pearson
Chiefs-Raiders, 4, NBC, Phil Stone, Gene Washington
Dolphins-Chargers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Vikings-Broncos, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Jets-Oilers, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Buccaneers-49ers, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Monday 11/19:
Steelers-Saints, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 13, 1984 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/22:
Packers-Lions, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Patriots-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Bob Griese, Bill Macatee
Sunday 11/25:
Falcons-Bengals, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Bills-Redskins, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Reggie Rucker
Oilers-Browns, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Harvey Martin
Chiefs-Giants, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Rams-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Eagles-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Chargers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Gene Washington
Bears-Vikings, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Colts-Raiders, 4, NBC, Phil Stone, Dave Rowe
49ers-Saints, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Seahawks-Broncos, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Monday 11/26:
Jets-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 14, 1984 - NBC Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/29:
Redskins-Vikings, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
Sunday 12/2:
Bengals-Browns, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Gene Washington
Cowboys-Eagles, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Broncos-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Colts-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Giants-Jets, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Steelers-Oilers, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, John Brodie
Cardinals-Patriots, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
49ers-Falcons, 1, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Buccaneers-Packers, 1, CBS, Jim Kelly, Drew Pearson
Lions-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Raiders-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Saints-Rams, 4, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Monday 12/3:
Bears-Chargers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 15, 1984 - CBS Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/8:
Bills-Jets, 12:30, NBC, Marty Glickman, John Brodie
Vikings-49ers, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Sunday 12/9:
Falcons-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Verne Lundquist, Terry Bradshaw
Bengals-Saints, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Harvey Martin
Browns-Steelers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Packers-Bears, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Dolphins-Colts, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Reggie Rucker
Patriots-Eagles, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Dave Rowe
Giants-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Hank Stram
Seahawks-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Oilers-Rams, 4, NBC, Len Berman, Gene Washington
Chargers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Redskins-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Monday 12/10:
Raiders-Lions, 8, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WEEK 16, 1984 - NBC Doubleheader:
Friday 12/14:
Rams-49ers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
Saturday 12/15:
Saints-Giants, 12:30, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Broncos-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Sunday 12/16:
Bills-Bengals, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Bears-Lions, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Browns-Oilers, 1, NBC, Gary Gerould, Reggie Rucker
Packers-Vikings, 1, CBS, Jim Hill, John Dockery
Colts-Patriots, 1, NBC, Len Berman, Gene Washington
Jets-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Cardinals-Redskins, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Chiefs-Chargers, 4, NBC, Phil Stone, Dave Rowe
Eagles-Falcons, 4, CBS, Tom Brookshier, Wayne Walker
Steelers-Raiders, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, John Brodie
Monday 12/17:
Cowboys-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, O.J. Simpson
WILD CARD GAMES:
Saturday 12/22: Raiders-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Bob Griese
Sunday 12/23: Giants-Rams, 3:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS:
Saturday 12/29:
Seahawks-Dolphins, 12:30, NBC, Marv Albert, John Brodie
Giants-49ers, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Sunday 12/30:
Bears-Redskins, 12:30, CBS, Frank Glieber, Dick Vermeil
Steelers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Ahmad Rashad
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Sunday 1/6:
Steelers-Dolphins, 12:30, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Bob Griese, Ahmad Rashad
Bears-49ers, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
SUPER BOWL XIX from Palo Alto, CA:
Sunday 1/20: Dolphins-49ers, 6, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Joe Theismann
PRO BOWL from Honolulu:
Sunday 1/27: NFC-AFC, 4, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Lynn Swann