1985 Cincinnati Bengals Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-9
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Sam Wyche (7-9)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
1985 Cincinnati Bengals Roster
The Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League ended the 1985 season with a record of 7 wins and 9 losses, finishing second in the NFL's Central Division of the American Football Conference.
The Bengals moved the ball well, scoring 441 points, and the shaky defensive squad conceded 437. Boomer Esiason triggered the aerial attack, slinging for 3,443 yards. Cris Collinsworth paced the receiving corps, grabbing 65 passes for 1,125 yards. Eddie Brown and James Brooks provided receiving help as well.
James Brooks carried the pigskin for a team-best 929 yards for Cincinnati, and Larry Kinnebrew additionally aided the ground game.
James Griffin intercepted 7 opponent throws. Ross Browner sacked opposing passers 9 times.
Sam Wyche coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 441
Regular Season Points Against: 437
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 1985 | Seattle Seahawks 28 at Cincinnati Bengals 24 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 15, 1985 | Cincinnati Bengals 27 at St. Louis Cardinals 41 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 22, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 44 at Cincinnati Bengals 41 | L | 0-2-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-3-0 | ||
| September 30, 1985 | Cincinnati Bengals 37 at Pittsburgh Steelers 24 | W | 0-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 6, 1985 | New York Jets 29 at Cincinnati Bengals 20 | L | 0-3-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-4-0 | ||
| October 13, 1985 | New York Giants 30 at Cincinnati Bengals 35 | W | 1-3-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| October 20, 1985 | Cincinnati Bengals 27 at Houston Oilers 44 | L | 1-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-5-0 | ||
| October 27, 1985 | Pittsburgh Steelers 21 at Cincinnati Bengals 26 | W | 2-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| November 3, 1985 | Cincinnati Bengals 23 at Buffalo Bills 17 | W | 2-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 10, 1985 | Cleveland Browns 10 at Cincinnati Bengals 27 | W | 3-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| November 17, 1985 | Cincinnati Bengals 6 at Los Angeles Raiders 13 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-6-0 | ||
| November 24, 1985 | Cincinnati Bengals 6 at Cleveland Browns 24 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| December 1, 1985 | Houston Oilers 27 at Cincinnati Bengals 45 | W | 4-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| December 8, 1985 | Dallas Cowboys 24 at Cincinnati Bengals 50 | W | 5-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| December 15, 1985 | Cincinnati Bengals 24 at Washington Redskins 27 | L | 5-3-0 | 2-5-0 | 7-8-0 | ||
| December 22, 1985 | Cincinnati Bengals 23 at New England Patriots 34 | L | 5-3-0 | 2-6-0 | 7-9-0 |
