1985 New York Jets Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
Team Record: 11-5
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: Joe Walton (11-5)
Location: New York, New York
1985 New York Jets Roster
1985 New York Jets Results

The New York Jets of the National Football League ended the 1985 season with a record of 11 wins and 5 losses, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.

The Jets scored 393 points, and the stingy defense surrendered 264. Ken O'Brien directed the offense, throwing for 3,888 yards. Mickey Shuler topped all receivers, hauling in 76 balls for 879 yards. Al Toon and Wesley Walker contributed to the receiving game also.

Freeman McNeil rushed for a team-leading 1,331 yards for New York.

Bobby Jackson and Kerry Glenn each seized 4 opponent throws. Mark Gastineau led pass rushers with 13.5 quarterback sacks.

Joe Walton coached the team. The 1985 New York Jets lost in the Wild Card.

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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Sacked Yds Lost Rating
Ken O'Brien48829760.938888.0255.181.6966239996.2
Pat Ryan9666.79510.600.000.05000101.6
Totals49730361.039838.0255.081.696 62399

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Freeman McNeil29413314.569 3
Johnny Hector1455723.922 6
Tony Paige551582.930 8
Dennis Bligen221074.928 1
Ken O'Brien25582.322 0
Marion Barber9414.610 0
Cedric Minter8232.911 0
Kurt Sohn11212.012 0
Bobby Humphery11010.010 0
Al Toon155.00
Pat Ryan3-5-1.7-1 0
Totals56423124.169 18

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Mickey Shuler7687911.635 7
Al Toon4666214.478 3
Kurt Sohn3953413.739 4
Freeman McNeil3842711.225 2
Wesley Walker3472521.396 5
Tony Paige181206.719 2
Johnny Hector171649.628 0
Rocky Klever1418313.123 2
Jo-Jo Townsell1218715.636 0
Dennis Bligen5438.614 0
Marion Barber34615.322 0
Cedric Minter11313.013 0
Totals303398313.196 25

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
Pat Leahy454395.6342676.5121
Totals454395.6342676.5121

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
Dave Jennings74297840.266
Totals74297840.266

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Kurt Sohn161499.346 0
Kirk Springs1414710.540 0
Jo-Jo Townsell66510.80
Cedric Minter22512.520 0
Bobby Humphery100.00
Totals393869.946 0

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Bobby Humphery1736321.456 0
Johnny Hector1127424.947 0
Kirk Springs1022722.758 0
Kerry Glenn57114.220 0
Jo-Jo Townsell24221.023 0
Donnie Elder34214.025 0
Cedric Minter11414.014 0
Kurt Sohn372.30
Rocky Klever133.00
Totals53104319.758 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Kerry Glenn4153.815 1
Bobby Jackson482.00
Lance Mehl33311.018 0
Davlin Mullen3144.714 0
Kyle Clifton3103.310 0
Harry Hamilton2147.014 0
Rich Miano294.50
Johnny Lynn12424.024 0
Totals221275.824 1

Sacks:


Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Pat Leahy26430121
Tony Paige8200060
Mickey Shuler700042
Johnny Hector60000036
Wesley Walker5000132
Freeman McNeil3200030
Kurt Sohn040000024
Al Toon0300018
Rocky Klever2000012
Tom Baldwin10006
Kerry Glenn010006
Dennis Bligen100006
Totals18250001102643001393



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