1985 Indianapolis Colts season


The 1985 Indianapolis Colts season was the 33rd season for the team in the National Football League and second in Indianapolis. The Colts finished the year with a record of 5 wins and 11 losses, and fourth in the AFC East division. The Colts did improve on their 4-12 record from 1984, but missed the playoffs for the 8th straight season. This season was rather sluggish, as the Colts for most of the season alternated wins and losses. After starting out mediocre at 3-5, the Colts would then lose 6 straight to sit at 3-11 before winning their last 2 games to finish 5-11. This would be the only full season for head coach Rod Dowhower, as he was fired 13 games into the following season.

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame SiteAttendance
1September 8, 1985at Pittsburgh SteelersL 3–450–1Three Rivers Stadium
57,279
2September 15, 1985at Miami DolphinsL 13–300–2Miami Orange Bowl
53,693
3September 22, 1985Detroit LionsW 14–61–2Hoosier Dome
60,042
4September 29, 1985at New York JetsL 20–251–3The Meadowlands
61,987
5October 6, 1985Buffalo BillsW 49–172–3Hoosier Dome
60,003
6October 13, 1985Denver BroncosL 10–152–4Hoosier Dome
60,128
7October 20, 1985at Buffalo BillsL 9–212–5Rich Stadium
28,430
8October 27, 1985Green Bay PackersW 37–103–5Hoosier Dome
59,708
9November 3, 1985New York JetsL 17–353–6Hoosier Dome
59,683
10November 10, 1985at New England PatriotsL 15–343–7Sullivan Stadium
59,708
11November 17, 1985Miami DolphinsL 20–343–8Hoosier Dome
59,666
12November 24, 1985at Kansas City ChiefsL 7–203–9Arrowhead Stadium
21,762
13December 1, 1985New England PatriotsL 31–383–10Hoosier Dome
56,740
14December 8, 1985at Chicago BearsL 10–173–11Soldier Field
59,997
15December 15, 1985at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 31–234–11Tampa Stadium
25,577
16December 22, 1985Houston OilersW 34–165–11Hoosier Dome
55,818

Standings