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1985 Washington Redskins season
NFL team season
NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Washington Redskins |
| logo | |
| year | 1985 |
| record | 10–6 |
| division_place | 3rd NFC East |
| coach | Joe Gibbs |
| general manager | Bobby Beathard |
| owner | Jack Kent Cooke |
| president | John Kent Cooke |
| off_coach | Joe Bugel |
| def_coach | Richie Petitbon |
| stadium | RFK Stadium |
| playoffs | *Did not qualify* |
| shortnavlink | Redskins seasons |
The ** Washington Redskins season** was the franchise's 54th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 49th in Washington, D.C. The team failed to improve on their 11–5 record from 1984 and finished 10–6. The biggest moment of the year occurred on a November 18 Monday Night Football game, which witnessed Joe Theismann's career-ending injury after a sack by New York Giants outside linebacker Lawrence Taylor. The tackle resulted in a serious leg injury, and Theismann never played in the NFL again. Though the team failed to make the playoffs, they remained in contention for the entire regular season.
They also were assessed the fewest penalties in the league, with 74. That was 48 fewer than the Bills, who won eight fewer games than Washington did.
During the December 15 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, law authorities conducted a successful sting operation which resulted in the arrest of 101 fugitives who thought they had received free tickets to the game.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1985 NFL draft
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 33 | Tory Nixon | DB | San Diego State |
| 5 | 122 | Raphel Cherry | DB | Hawaii |
| 6 | 163 | Danzell Lee | TE | Lamar |
| 8 | 219 | Barry Wilburn | DB | Mississippi |
| 10 | 263 | Terry Orr | TE | Texas |
| 11 | 290 | Raleigh McKenzie | C | Tennessee |
Personnel
Staff
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Owner – Jack Kent Cooke
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General Manager – Bobby Beathard
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Head Coach – Joe Gibbs
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Assistant Head Coach – Richie Petitbon
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Offensive Coordinator – Joe Bugel
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Quarterbacks – Jerry Rhome
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Running Backs – Don Breaux
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Wide Receivers – Charley Taylor
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Tight Ends – Rennie Simmons
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Offensive Line – Joe Bugel
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Defensive Coordinator – Larry Peccatiello
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Defensive Coordinator – Richie Petitbon
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Defensive Line – LaVern Torgeson
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Special Teams – Wayne Sevier
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Strength and Conditioning Coordinator – Dan Riley
Roster
- Rick Walker
Regular season
Schedule
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| at **[Dallas Cowboys](1985-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 14–44 | 0–1 | Texas Stadium | 62,292 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509090dal.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 15 | [Houston Oilers](1985-houston-oilers-season) | **W** 16–13 | 1–1 | RFK Stadium | 53,553 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509150was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 22 | **[Philadelphia Eagles](1985-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **L** 6–19 | 1–2 | RFK Stadium | 53,748 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509220was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 29 | at [Chicago Bears](1985-chicago-bears) | **L** 10–45 | 1–3 | Soldier Field | 63,708 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198509290chi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[St. Louis Cardinals](1985-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)** | **W** 27–10 | 2–3 | RFK Stadium | 53,134 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510070was.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 13 | [Detroit Lions](1985-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 24–3 | 3–3 | RFK Stadium | 52,845 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510130was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 20 | at **[New York Giants](1985-new-york-giants-season)** | **L** 3–17 | 3–4 | Giants Stadium | 74,389 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510200nyg.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 27 | at [Cleveland Browns](1985-cleveland-browns) | **W** 14–7 | 4–4 | Cleveland Municipal Stadium | 78,540 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510270cle.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 3 | at [Atlanta Falcons](1985-atlanta-falcons-season) | **W** 44–10 | 5–4 | Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium | 42,209 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511030atl.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 10 | **[Dallas Cowboys](1985-dallas-cowboys-season)** | **L** 7–13 | 5–5 | RFK Stadium | 55,750 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511100was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **[New York Giants](1985-new-york-giants-season)** | **W** 23–21 | 6–5 | RFK Stadium | 53,371 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511180was.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 24 | at [Pittsburgh Steelers](1985-pittsburgh-steelers-season) | **W** 30–23 | 7–5 | Three Rivers Stadium | 59,293 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198511240pit.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1 | [San Francisco 49ers](1985-san-francisco-49ers-season) | **L** 8–35 | 7–6 | RFK Stadium | 51,321 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512010was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 8 | at **[Philadelphia Eagles](1985-philadelphia-eagles-season)** | **W** 17–12 | 8–6 | Veterans Stadium | 60,737 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512080phi.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 15 | [Cincinnati Bengals](1985-cincinnati-bengals-season) | **W** 27–24 | 9–6 | RFK Stadium | 50,544 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512150was.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **[St. Louis Cardinals](1985-st-louis-cardinals-nfl-season)** | **W** 27–16 | 10–6 | Busch Memorial Stadium | 28,090 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198512210crd.htm) |
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Dallas Cowboys
- Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com
Week 2: vs. Houston Oilers
- Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com
Week 7
Week 11
Standings
References
References
- https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/nfl-penalties-by-team-1985
- "Redskins Ticket Sting Nets 101 Fugitives".
- "National Football League: NFL Draft History".
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198510200nyg.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]
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