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1985 Detroit Lions season

NFL team season

1985 Detroit Lions season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamDetroit Lions
year1985
record7–9
division_place4th NFC Central
coachDarryl Rogers
general managerRuss Thomas
ownerWilliam Clay Ford Sr.
stadiumPontiac Silverdome
playoffsDid not qualify
pro_bowlersNone
AP All-prosNone
shortnavlinkLions seasons

| AP All-pros = None

New England Patriots free safety Fred Marion attempting to tackle Detroit Lions' running back James Jones during a 1985 home game.
New England Patriots free safety Fred Marion attempting to tackle Detroit Lions' running back James Jones during a 1985 home game.

The 1985 Detroit Lions season was their 56th in the National Football League. In Darryl Rogers first year as head coach, the team improved upon their previous season's output of 4–11–1, winning seven games. The Lions beat four playoff teams at home, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami, and the New York Jets, but lost to Tampa Bay and Indianapolis on the road. The Lions stood at 5–3 at the halfway point of the season. However, despite their overall improvement, the Lions went winless in December (0–3) and missed the playoffs for the second straight year with a 7–9 record.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1985 NFL draft

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Lomas BrownOTFlorida
Kevin GloverCMaryland
James JohnsonLBSan Diego State
Kevin HancockLBBaylor
Joe McIntoshRBNorth Carolina State
Stan ShortGPenn State
Tony StatenDBAngelo State
Scott CaldwellRBTexas-Arlington
June JamesLBTexas
Clayton BeaufordWRAuburn
Kevin HarrisDBGeorgia
Mike WeaverGGeorgia

Personnel

Staff

  • Owner – William Clay Ford Sr.

  • General manager – Russ Thomas

  • Head coach – Darryl Rogers

  • Assistant Head Coach – Don Doll

  • Offensive coordinator – Bob Baker

  • Running backs – Ivy Williams

  • Wide receivers – Paul Lanham

  • Tight ends – Don Doll

  • Offensive line – Bill Muir

  • Defensive coordinator – Wayne Fontes

  • Defensive assistant coach – Don Clemons

  • Defensive line – Rex Norris

  • Linebackers – Mike Murphy

  • Defensive backs – Willie Shaw

  • Special teams – Carl Battershell

  • Strength and Conditioning Coordinator – Don Clemons

Roster

Schedule

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September 8at Atlanta FalconsW 28–271–037,785
September 15Dallas CowboysW 26–212–072,985
September 22at Indianapolis ColtsL 14–62–160,042
September 29Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 30–93–145,023
October 6at Green Bay PackersL 43–103–255,914
October 13at Washington RedskinsL 24–33–352,845
October 20San Francisco 49ersW 23–214–367,715
October 27Miami DolphinsW 31–215–375,291
November 3at Minnesota VikingsL 16–135–458,012
November 10at Chicago BearsL 24–35–553,467
November 17Minnesota VikingsW 41–216–554,647
November 24at Tampa Bay BuccaneersL 19–16(OT)6–643,471
New York JetsW 31–207–665,531
December 8at New England PatriotsL 23–67–759,078
December 15Green Bay PackersL 26–237–849,379
December 22Chicago BearsL 37–177–974,042
Note: Intra-divisional opponents are in bold text

Season summary

Week 1

Standings

References

References

  1. Gainesville Sun. 1985 Sep 9. Retrieved 2017-Nov-01.
  2. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509080atl.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2017-Nov-01.
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