 He returned a fumbled kickoff 10 yards for a touchdown in the third game against the New York Giants.In 1984, he had his best season, collecting 136 tackles (led the team), 96 solo tackles, 7 interceptions (led the team), 3.5 sacks, 13 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.Against the New Orleans Saints, Downs helped the team rallied back from a 27-6 fourth-quarter deficit to win 30–27 in overtime, by making 9 tackles, 2 interceptions, one pass defensed, one fumble recovery and also recovered a blocked punt.