Detroit Lions at New England Patriots 6 to 23
Sunday, December 8, 1985, Week 14The Detroit Lions played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, December 8, 1985, Week 14 of the 1985 season. The Patriots won by a score of 23-6. With this game, the Lions finished the season 1-7-0 on the road.
Detroit Lions offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 141 | 105 | 3 | 15 |
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
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 352 | 136 | 216 | 1 | 23 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Raymond Berry Assistant Head Coach: Rod Humenuik Defensive Coordinator: Rod Rust Quarterbacks Coach: Les Steckel, John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel, Harold Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Tight Ends Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Offensive Backfield Coach: Bobby Grier Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Linebackers Coach: Don Shinnick Defensive Backfield Coach: Jim Carr Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Ray Hamilton Special Teams Coach: Dante Scarnecchia Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dean Brittenham Pro Scout: John Brunner