Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_16710742_3 (opponents VARCHAR, opponent VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many times in 1984 did the Falcons play the Los Angeles Rams?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(opponents) FROM table_16710742_3 WHERE opponent = "Los Angeles Rams"