Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions 21 to 31
Sunday, October 27, 1985, Week 8The Miami Dolphins played the Detroit Lions in Pontiac on Sunday, October 27, 1985, Week 8 of the 1985 season. The Lions won by a score of 31-21.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | 239 | 102 | 3 | 20 |
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
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | 203 | 152 | 1 | 21 |
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