1984 Houston Oilers season

1984 Houston Oilers season
OwnerBud Adams
General managerLadd Herzeg
Head coachHugh Campbell
Home fieldHouston Astrodome
Results
Record3–13
Division place4th AFC Central
Playoff finishDid not qualify

The 1984 Houston Oilers season was the 25th season overall and 15th with the league. The team improved upon their previous season's output of 2–14, winning three games,[1] but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. With hopes of improving the offense the Oilers won the bidding war to sign CFL star and future Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon. However, with Earl Campbell in full decline, the Oilers decided to trade him to the Saints after a 1–5 start. The move would leave a gaping hole at running back, but it was the defense that was a greater weak spot as the Oilers finished with a 3–13 record, allowing 457 points on the season.