Game Recap
In a September week 1 collision, the Cardinals enjoyed a tight 27-24 win against the Browns. Cardinals led 10-3 entering the fourth, and stayed composed at the end to win it by 3.The Cardinals then took it in overtime.
The Cardinals were guided by who finished with 0 picks.
For the Browns, Gary Danielson threw for 202 pass yards in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 17 of 25 passing. Ozzie Newsome finished with 79 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
The Cardinals ended with 286 total yards, 15 first downs, 0 turnovers and 5 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Browns tallied 357 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 12 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: St. Louis Cardinals defeat Cleveland BrownsCLE 27-24
- Date: Sunday, September 8, 1985
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:00PM
- St. Louis Cardinals Stats - Yards: 286, Turnovers: 0
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 357, Turnovers: 3
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
OT |
TOT |
| STL |
7 |
0 |
3 |
14 |
3 |
27 |
| CLE |
0 |
3 |
0 |
21 |
0 |
24 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Neil Lomax | STL | 12-23 | 203 | 1 | 0 | 47 | |
| Gary Danielson | CLE | 17-25 | 202 | 2 | 1 | 26 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Earnest Byner | CLE | 21 | 68 | 0 | 12 | |
| Gary Danielson | CLE | 6 | 60 | 0 | 28 | |
| Ottis Anderson | STL | 17 | 55 | 1 | 16 | |
| Kevin Mack | CLE | 9 | 48 | 1 | 13 | |
| Stump Mitchell | STL | 7 | 17 | 0 | 6 | |
| Neil Lomax | STL | 4 | 14 | 0 | 8 | |
| Earl Ferrell | STL | 6 | 14 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ozzie Newsome | CLE | 6 | 79 | 1 | 26 | |
| Willis Adams | CLE | 4 | 65 | 0 | 21 | |
| Ottis Anderson | STL | 2 | 60 | 0 | 43 | |
| Roy Green | STL | 2 | 57 | 0 | 47 | |
| Earl Ferrell | STL | 3 | 48 | 0 | 30 | |
| Harry Holt | CLE | 3 | 33 | 1 | 17 | |
| Stump Mitchell | STL | 2 | 24 | 0 | 15 | |
| Fred Banks | CLE | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 37 | 176 | 1 | | |
| STL | 34 | 100 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 17-25 | 202 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| STL | 12-23 | 203 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The St. Louis Cardinals at Cleveland Browns
- Attendance:
- Weather: 77 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 10 mph
- Time of Game: