Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears 28 to 38
Sunday, September 8, 1985, Week 1The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played the Chicago Bears in Chicago on Sunday, September 8, 1985, Week 1 of the 1985 season. The Bears won by a score of 38-28.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 | 141 | 166 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Offensive Coordinator: Jimmy Raye Defensive Coordinator: Doug Shively Quarterbacks Coach: Jimmy Raye Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Vic Rapp Offensive Film Assistant: Greg Brown Defensive Line Coach: Don Lawrence Linebackers Coach: Howard Tippett, Doug Shively Defensive Backs Coach: Dick Roach Special Teams Coach: Howard Tippett Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joe Diange
Chicago Bears offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 436 | 251 | 185 | 3 | 27 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Coordinator: Ed Hughes Defensive Coordinator: Buddy Ryan Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Line Coach: Dick Stanfel Tight Ends Coach: Steve Kazor Offensive Backfield Coach: Johnny Roland Defensive Line Coach: Dale Haupt Defensive Backs Coach: Jim LaRue Defensive Assistant Coach: Jeff Fisher, Steve Kazor Special Teams Coach: Steve Kazor Research and Quality Control: Jim Dooley General Manager: Jerry Vainisi