Washington Redskins at St. Louis Cardinals 27 to 16
Saturday, December 21, 1985, Week 16The Washington Redskins played the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on Saturday, December 21, 1985, Week 16 of the 1985 season. The Redskins won by a score of 27-16. The Redskins swept the Cardinals for the 1985 season. With this game, the Cardinals finished the season 4-4-0 at home, while the Redskins finished 5-3-0 on the road for the 1985 season.
The Cardinals finished the season with a record of 5-11-0, while the Redskins finished the season at 10-6-0.
Washington Redskins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 413 | 192 | 221 | 2 | 28 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Joe Gibbs Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Richie Petitbon Defensive Coordinator: Larry Peccatiello Quarterbacks Coach: Jerry Rhome Wide Receivers Coach: Charley Taylor Offensive Line Coach: Joe Bugel Running Backs Coach: Don Breaux Tight Ends Coach: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Offensive Scouting Reports: Warren "Rennie" Simmons Defensive Line Coach: Torgy Torgeson Defensive Scouting Reports: Bill Hickman Special Teams Coach: Wayne Sevier Strength Coach: Dan Riley Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: John Dunn Strength Assistant Coach: John Dunn Administrative Assistant: Bill Hickman
St. Louis Cardinals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 90 | 155 | 2 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Assistant Head Coach: Floyd Peters Offensive Coordinator: Dick Jamieson Wide Receivers Coach: Emmitt Thomas Offensive Line Coach: Ernie McMillan Tight Ends Coach: Pete Hoener Offensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Banker Linebackers Coach: Rudy Feldman Defensive Backfield Coach: Lance Van Zandt Defense: Floyd Peters Special Teams Coach: Jerry Smith Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Leon McLaughlin