16 - 13

(Dec 23, 1984 · Week 17)

For even a defense with Mount Rushmore-caliber defensive talent scattered about, Eric Dickerson wasn’t capable of being stopped; they could only hope to contain him. Undoubtedly ready to go up against some of the best, Los Angeles’ superstar running back, with some help from his tight end’s sacrificial block, turned a left-side handoff into a 14-yard touchdown, trimming the Rams’ second half deficit in the process. Nine days removed from resetting the NFL’s rushing yardage standard with 2,105 yards — a record that still holds to date — Dickerson was again noteworthy in Dec. 23, 1984’s 16-13 loss to the New York Giants, compiling a 23-carry, 107-yard, one-touchdown afternoon.

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