Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons 28 to 27
Sunday, September 8, 1985, Week 1The Detroit Lions played the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta on Sunday, September 8, 1985, Week 1 of the 1985 season. The Lions won by a score of 28-27.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | 156 | 130 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Darryl Rogers Offensive Coordinator: Bob Baker Defensive Coordinator: Wayne Fontes Wide Receivers Coach: Paul Lanham Offensive Line Coach: Bill Muir Running Backs Coach: Ivy Williams Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Defensive Line Coach: Rex Norris Linebackers Coach: Mike Murphy Defensive Backs Coach: Willie Shaw Defensive Assistant Coach: Don Clemons Special Teams Coach: Carl Battershell Strength and Conditioning Coach: Don Clemons General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 | 140 | 160 | 1 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dan Henning Defensive Coordinator: John Marshall Wide Receivers Coach: Bob Harrison Offensive Line Coach: Larry Beightol Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Bobby Jackson Film Assistant: Danny Mock Administrative Assistant: Joe Madden