Miami Dolphins at Houston Oilers 23 to 26
Sunday, September 8, 1985, Week 1The Miami Dolphins played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, September 8, 1985, Week 1 of the 1985 season. The Oilers won by a score of 26-23.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | 291 | 69 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Quarterbacks Coach: David Shula Wide Receivers Coach: David Shula Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Linebackers Coach: Bob Matheson Secondary Coach: Mel Phillips Defensive Assistant Coach: Chuck Studley Special Teams Coach: Tom Keane Strength and Conditioning Coach: Junior Wade College Scout: Kevin Colbert
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 394 | 229 | 165 | 4 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Hugh Campbell Interim Head Coach: Jerry Glanville Offensive Coordinator: Joe Faragalli Defensive Coordinator: Jerry Glanville Wide Receivers Coach: Bruce Lemmerman Offensive Line Coach: Bill Henry Walsh Offensive Backs Coach: Al Roberts Defensive Line Coach: Bob Padilla Outside Linebackers Coach: Gene Gaines Inside Linebackers Coach: John Devlin Defensive Backs Coach: Ken Houston Special Teams Coach: Gene Gaines Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bill Allerheiligen