Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams (September 8, 1985)

Game Recap


In a September week 1 tussle in Los Angeles, the Rams posted a 20-16 victory over the Broncos. The Broncos had the lead after two 16-10 but Rams were the better team in the 0. The Rams had a 10-0 scoring edge in the fourth quarter The Broncos were shut out in the second half.

The Rams were led by Dieter Brock who finished with 1 touchdown. Charles White rumbled for 83 yards rushing, 1 touchdown.

For the Broncos, John Elway had 229 pass yards, 2 touchdowns. Steve Watson had 84 yards receiving.

The Rams finished with 285 total yards, 19 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Broncos finished with 277 total yards, 13 first downs, 3 turnovers and 8 penalties. They were of on third downs.

Notes

  • Score: Los Angeles RamsRAM defeat Denver BroncosDEN 20-16
  • Date: Sunday, September 8, 1985
  • Game Time Kickoff: 4:00PM
  • Los Angeles Rams Stats - Yards: 285, Turnovers: 3
  • Denver Broncos Stats - Yards: 277, Turnovers: 3

Box Score

1st 2nd 3rd 4th TOT
DEN 0 16 0 0 16
RAM 3 7 0 10 20

Passing Leaders

PLAYERC-AYDSTDINTLNG
John ElwayDEN18-382292128
Dieter BrockRAM16-291741226
Gerald WillhiteDEN0-10000

Rushing Leaders

PLAYERATTYDSTDLNG
Charles WhiteRAM1883120
Sammy WinderDEN1355020
Barry ReddenRAM1346010
Mike GumanRAM21005
Dieter BrockRAM4807
John ElwayDEN1707
Gerald WillhiteDEN1606

Receiving Leaders

PLAYERRECYDSTDLNG
Steve WatsonDEN784022
Butch JohnsonDEN357128
Tony HunterRAM456026
David HillRAM441122
Henry EllardRAM338017
Clint SampsonDEN125125
Gerald WillhiteDEN223015
Mike GumanRAM221011

Team Total Rushing

TMATTYDSTD
DEN18630
RAM371471

Team Total Passing

TMC-AYDSTDINTSCK
DEN18-39229212
RAM16-29174124

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