1985 Detroit Lions season
| 1985 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach |
Darryl Rogers (1st season) |
| General manager |
Russ Thomas (Since 1967) |
| Owner |
William Clay Ford, Sr. (Since 1961) |
| Home field | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 4th NFC Central |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
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 N.Y. Jets, but lost to losing teams Tampa Bay and Indianapolis on the road. Despite the improvement, the team missed the playoffs for the second straight year with a 7-9 record.
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