The 1985 Los Angeles Raiders season was their 26th in the league. They improved upon their previous season's output of 11–5, winning 12 games.[1] The team qualified for the playoffs for the fourth straight season.
Schedule [edit]
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
| 1 |
September 8, 1985 |
New York Jets |
W 31–0 |
57,123
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| 2 |
September 12, 1985 |
at Kansas City Chiefs |
L 36–20 |
72,686
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| 3 |
September 22, 1985 |
San Francisco 49ers |
L 34–10 |
87,006
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| 4 |
September 29, 1985 |
at New England Patriots |
W 35–20 |
60,686
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| 5 |
October 6, 1985 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
W 19–0 |
55,133
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| 6 |
October 13, 1985 |
New Orleans Saints |
W 23–13 |
48,152
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| 7 |
October 20, 1985 |
at Cleveland Browns |
W 21–20 |
77,928
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| 8 |
October 28, 1985 |
San Diego Chargers |
W 34–21 |
69,297
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| 9 |
November 3, 1985 |
at Seattle Seahawks |
L 33–3 |
64,060
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| 10 |
November 10, 1985 |
at San Diego Chargers |
L 40–34 |
58,566
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| 11 |
November 17, 1985 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
W 13–6 |
52,501
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| 12 |
November 24, 1985 |
Denver Broncos |
W 31–28 |
63,161
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| 13 |
December 1, 1985 |
at Atlanta Falcons |
W 34–24 |
20,858
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| 14 |
December 8, 1985 |
at Denver Broncos |
W 17–14 |
75,042
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| 15 |
December 15, 1985 |
Seattle Seahawks |
W 13–3 |
77,425
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| 16 |
December 23, 1985 |
at Los Angeles Rams |
W 16–6 |
66,676
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Playoffs [edit]
Standings [edit]
Running Back Marcus Allen earned the 1985 league MVP. Allen started all 16 games and caught the ball 99 times for 1,759 yards and 7 touchdowns. His longest reception was 61 yards and his receiving average 11.6 yards per catch. He also completed 2 of 2 passes for 32 yards for zero touchdowns.[2]
Pro Bowlers [edit]
The 1985 Raiders had several players make it to the Pro Bowl. They were Marcus Allen, Todd Christensen and Howie Long etc.[3]
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