My buddy recently brought up the 1985 NFL playoffs and that memory was like a flood to me. It’s still so vivid today. I remember the tense atmosphere, the anticipation of the unknown outcome, and the joy of the big game.
At first, all of the teams were hoping for a shot at the Super Bowl, and initially it seemed like anyone could take it. Then things got real. Teams started to separate from the pack and before we knew it, there were five contenders that had the power to take the title. The Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, LA Rams, New England Patriots and the NY Giants all had the potential to take the crown.
It was madness! People around the country were so excited, I couldn’t even keep up with what game was about to happen next. Every weekend felt like a mini Super Bowl as the teams faced off throughout the playoffs. My friends and I would gather around the TV and cheer on our favorite teams and talk throughout the game about which team was pacing to victory.
The accomplishment of the teams was nothing short of impressive. Every group of athletes worked tirelessly to get to the top and it was evident by all the amazing Hail Marys, come-from-behind-plays, and complete domination of the field. There were a lot of highlights from the 1985 NFL playoffs and some of the moments I can still recall.
One of the most intense, exciting games of the playoffs had to have been when the NY Giants faced the San Francisco 49ers. Overall, it was an epic battle between two powerful opponents and I can still remember that tense moment when the Giants won the game by a final score of 49 to 3.
Another amazing victory came when the Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the playoffs. This was an incredibly close game and it ultimately went into overtime where the Dolphins sealed the win. The Dolphins went on to face the Bears in the championship, where they managed to pull off their name and secure their spot in the Super Bowl.
The Bears faced the Patriots in the Super Bowl and dominated the whole game. The Patriots offense with their star quarterback—Tony Eason—simply couldn’t seem to get past Chicago’s ferocious defense. The Bears managed to hold off the Pats and take the Super Bowl by a final score of 46 to 10.
The 1985 NFL playoffs were full of surprises, thrills, and some of the most exciting football games in history. Despite the fact that it happened so many years ago, it’s still one of the greatest sports accomplishments ever.