1985 San Diego Chargers Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 8-8
Finishing 3rd in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference
Coach: Don Coryell (8-8)
Location: San Diego, California
1985 San Diego Chargers Roster
The San Diego Chargers of the National Football League ended the 1985 season with a record of 8 wins and 8 losses, finishing third in the NFL's West Division of the American Football Conference.
On offense, the Chargers led the circuit with 467 points. On the other side of the ball, the shaky defensive squad yielded 435 points. Dan Fouts led the charge, slinging for 3,638 yards. Lionel James grabbed 86 passes, while Wes Chandler accumulated 1,199 receiving yards. Charlie Joiner provided receiving help also.
Lionel James carried the pigskin for a team-best 516 yards, while Gary Anderson and Tim Spencer additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
Danny Walters intercepted 5 opponent throws. Lee Williams sacked quarterbacks 9 times.
Don Coryell coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 467
Regular Season Points Against: 435
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 14 at Buffalo Bills 9 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 15, 1985 | Seattle Seahawks 49 at San Diego Chargers 35 | L | 0-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| September 22, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 44 at Cincinnati Bengals 41 | W | 0-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| September 29, 1985 | Cleveland Browns 21 at San Diego Chargers 7 | L | 0-2-0 | 2-0-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 6, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 21 at Seattle Seahawks 26 | L | 0-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 | ||
| October 13, 1985 | Kansas City Chiefs 20 at San Diego Chargers 31 | W | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| October 20, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 17 at Minnesota Vikings 21 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| October 28, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 21 at Los Angeles Raiders 34 | L | 1-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 3-5-0 | ||
| November 3, 1985 | Denver Broncos 10 at San Diego Chargers 30 | W | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 10, 1985 | Los Angeles Raiders 34 at San Diego Chargers 40 | W | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-5-0 | OT | |
| November 17, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 24 at Denver Broncos 30 | L | 3-2-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-6-0 | OT | |
| November 24, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 35 at Houston Oilers 37 | L | 3-2-0 | 2-5-0 | 5-7-0 | ||
| December 1, 1985 | Buffalo Bills 7 at San Diego Chargers 40 | W | 4-2-0 | 2-5-0 | 6-7-0 | ||
| December 8, 1985 | Pittsburgh Steelers 44 at San Diego Chargers 54 | W | 5-2-0 | 2-5-0 | 7-7-0 | ||
| December 15, 1985 | Philadelphia Eagles 14 at San Diego Chargers 20 | W | 6-2-0 | 2-5-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
| December 22, 1985 | San Diego Chargers 34 at Kansas City Chiefs 38 | L | 6-2-0 | 2-6-0 | 8-8-0 |
