1985 Detroit Lions season
The 1985 Detroit Lions season was their 56th in the National Football League. In Darryl Rogers first year as head coach, the team improved upon their previous season's output of 4–11–1, winning seven games. The Lions beat four playoff teams at home, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami, and the N.Y. Jets, but lost to Tampa Bay and Indianapolis on the road. Despite the improvement, the team went winless in December and missed the playoffs for the second straight year with a 7-9 record.Offseason
NFL Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School |
| 1 | 6 | Lomas Brown | OT | Florida |
| 2 | 34 | Kevin Glover | C | Maryland |
| 3 | 62 | James Johnson | LB | San Diego State |
| 4 | 90 | Kevin Hancock | LB | Baylor |
| 5 | 118 | Joe McIntosh | RB | North Carolina State |
| 6 | 146 | Stan Short | G | Penn State |
| 7 | 174 | Tony Staten | DB | Angelo State |
| 8 | 202 | Scott Caldwell | RB | Texas-Arlington |
| 9 | 230 | June James | LB | Texas |
| 10 | 258 | Clayton Beauford | WR | Auburn |
| 11 | 286 | Kevin Harris | DB | Georgia |
| 12 | 314 | Mike Weaver | G | Georgia |
Roster
Schedule
Season summary
Week 1
Standings
