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1985 Los Angeles Raiders season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamLos Angeles Raiders
year1985
record12–4
division_place1st AFC West
ownerAl Davis
general managerAl Davis
coachTom Flores
stadiumLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
playoffsLost [Divisional Playoffs](1985-86-nfl-playoffs)
(vs. [Patriots](1985-new-england-patriots-season)) 20–27
shortnavlinkRaiders seasons

(vs. Patriots) 20–27

The 1985 Los Angeles Raiders season was their 26th in the league. They improved upon their previous season's 11–5 record, winning 12 games. The team qualified for the playoffs for the fourth straight season. Two close victories over Denver towards the end of the year gave Los Angeles the division title, while Denver missed the playoffs despite an 11–5 record. In the AFC Divisional Playoffs, the Raiders lost 27–20 to the New England Patriots.

Before the season

Draft

Main article: 1985 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

  • Owner – Al Davis

  • General Manager – Al Davis

  • Director of Football Operations – Steve Ortmayer

  • Head Coach – Tom Flores

  • Quarterbacks – Larry Kennan

  • Quarterbacks – Tom Walsh

  • Running Backs – Ray Willsey

  • Assistant Running Backs – Terry Robiskie

  • Wide Receivers – Tom Walsh

  • Tight Ends – Bob Mischak

  • Offensive Line – Sam Boghosian

  • Offensive Line – Art Shell

  • Defensive Line – Earl Leggett

  • Linebackers – Bob Zeman

  • Defensive Backs – Chet Franklin

  • Defensive Backs – Willie Brown

  • Special Teams – Steve Ortmayer

Roster

Schedule

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September 8[New York Jets](1985-new-york-jets-season)**W** 31–01–0Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum57,123[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509080rai.htm)
at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1985-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 20–361–1Arrowhead Stadium72,686[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509120kan.htm)
September 22[San Francisco 49ers](1985-san-francisco-49ers-season)**L** 10–341–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum87,006[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509220rai.htm)
September 29at [New England Patriots](1985-new-england-patriots-season)**W** 35–202–2Sullivan Stadium60,686[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509290nwe.htm)
October 6**[Kansas City Chiefs](1985-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****W** 19–03–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum55,133[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510060rai.htm)
October 13[New Orleans Saints](1985-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 23–134–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum48,152[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510130rai.htm)
October 20at [Cleveland Browns](1985-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 21–205–2Cleveland Municipal Stadium77,928[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510200cle.htm)
**[San Diego Chargers](1985-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 34–216–2Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum69,297[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510280rai.htm)
November 3at **[Seattle Seahawks](1985-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 3–336–3Kingdome64,060[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511030sea.htm)
November 10at **[San Diego Chargers](1985-san-diego-chargers-season)****L** 34–40 (OT)6–4Jack Murphy Stadium58,566[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511100sdg.htm)
November 17[Cincinnati Bengals](1985-cincinnati-bengals-season)**W** 13–67–4Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum52,501[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511170rai.htm)
November 24**[Denver Broncos](1985-denver-broncos-season)****W** 31–28 (OT)8–4Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum63,161[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511240rai.htm)
December 1at [Atlanta Falcons](1985-atlanta-falcons-season)**W** 34–249–4Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium20,858[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512010atl.htm)
December 8at **[Denver Broncos](1985-denver-broncos-season)****W** 17–14 (OT)10–4Mile High Stadium75,042[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512080den.htm)
December 15**[Seattle Seahawks](1985-seattle-seahawks-season)****W** 13–311–4Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum77,425[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512150rai.htm)
at [Los Angeles Rams](1985-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 16–612–4Anaheim Stadium66,676[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512230ram.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Playoffs

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January 5, 1986[New England Patriots](1985-new-england-patriots-season) (5)**L** 20–27Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum88,936[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198601050rai.htm)

Season summary

Week 1

  • Dokie Williams 5 Rec, 131 Yds

Week 10 at Chargers

First quarter

  • SDG – Wes Chandler 10-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Bob Thomas kick), 4:29. ''Chargers 7–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 16 yards, 0:43.'''''
  • RAI – Jessie Hester 35-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 3:03. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:26.''''' Second quarter
  • SDG – Bob Thomas 34-yard field goal, 10:11. ''Chargers 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 24 yards, 3:07.'''''
  • RAI – Frank Hawkins 1-yard run (kick blocked), 1:57. ''Raiders 13–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 32 yards, 1:30.''''' Third quarter
  • SDG – Bob Thomas 23-yard field goal, 11:32. ''Tied 13–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 3:28.'''''
  • RAI – Marcus Allen 1-yard run (Chris Bahr kick), 7:11. ''Raiders 20–13. '''Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 4:21.'''''
  • SDG – Lionel James 34-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Bob Thomas kick), 3:08. ''Tied 20–20. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:03.'''''
  • RAI – Jessie Hester 54-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 0:59. ''Raiders 27–20. '''Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:09.''''' Fourth quarter
  • SDG – Gary Anderson 21-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Bob Thomas kick), 7:07. ''Tied 27–27. '''Drive: 10 plays, 79 yards, 5:07.'''''
  • RAI – Todd Christensen 24-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 1:49. ''Raiders 34–27 '''Drive: 12 plays, 84 yards, 5:18.'''''
  • SDG – Charlie Joiner 14-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Bob Thomas kick), 0:53. ''Tied 34–34. '''Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 0:56.''''' Overtime
  • SDG – Lionel James 17-yard run, 11:16. ''Chargers 40–34. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:44.''''' Top passers
  • RAI – Marc Wilson – 18/32, 297 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
  • SDG – Dan Fouts – 26/41, 436 yards, 4 TD, INT Top rushers
  • RAI – Marcus Allen – 28 rushes, 119 yards, TD
  • SDG – Gary Anderson – 16 rushes, 70 yards Top receivers
  • RAI – Todd Christensen – 7 receptions, 112 yards, TD
  • SDG – Lionel James – 11 receptions, 168 yards, TD

Week 14 at Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – James Wright 5-yard pass from John Elway (Rich Karlis kick), 1:27. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive:''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Sammy Winder 1-yard run (Rich Karlis kick), 0:30. ''Broncos 14–0. '''Drive:''''' Third quarter
  • LA – Todd Christensen 3-yard pass from Marc Wilson (Chris Bahr kick), 8:31. ''Broncos 14–7. '''Drive:'''''
  • LA – Marcus Allen 15–yard run (Chris Bahr kick), 4:45. ''Tie 14–14. '''Drive:''''' Fourth quarter
  • No scoring Overtime
  • LA – Chris Bahr 26-yard field goal, 10:05. ''Raiders 17–14. '''Drive:''''' ;Top passers
  • LA – Marc Wilson – 13/28, 93 yards, TD, 4 INT
  • DEN – John Elway – 18/36, 158 yards, TD, 3 INT ;Top rushers
  • LA – Marcus Allen – 25 rushes, 135 yards, TD
  • DEN – Sammy Winder – 14 rushes, 41 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • LA – Todd Christensen – 6 receptions, 53 yards, TD
  • DEN – Steve Watson – 5 receptions, 56 yards

Standings

MVP

Running Back Marcus Allen earned the 1985 league MVP with Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears finishing as the runner-up. Allen started all 16 games and caught 67 passes for 2,314 total yards (1,759 rushing yards) and 14 total touchdowns (11 rushing touchdowns). His longest run was 61 yards, his longest reception was 44 yards, and he ran for 4.6 yards per carry. He also completed 1 of 2 passes for 16 yards for zero touchdowns.

Pro Bowlers

The 1985 Raiders had four players make it to the Pro Bowl. They were Marcus Allen, Todd Christensen, Mike Haynes, and Howie Long.

References

References

  1. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/1985.htm 1985 Los Angeles Raiders]
  2. "1985 Los Angeles Raiders Draftees". Pro Football Reference.
  3. [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509080rai.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]
  4. Gainesville Sun. 1985 Sept 9. Retrieved 2017-Nov-01.
  5. "1985 Los Angeles Raiders Statistics & Players".
  6. "1985 Los Angeles Raiders Starters, Roster, & Players – Pro-Football-Reference.com".
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