The 49ers (1-1) travel to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for a 1:00 PM PT kickoff against the Los Angeles Raiders (1-1) on Sun September 22, 1985.
Joe Montana continues. Roger Craig and Wendell Tyler share the backfield. The Raiders start Marc Wilson at quarterback with Marcus Allen at running back.
The Raiders are the defending Super Bowl champions (XVIII). The 49ers face a rematch of two championship-caliber franchises.[1][2][3]
Marcus Allen and the Raiders' run game against the 49ers' defensive front. Allen rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 of the 1982 season at Candlestick. Now the Raiders come in as defending champions with Allen as the AFC's most complete back.
Montana has been sharp despite the interceptions — 19 of 26 last week. The Coliseum is loud and the Raiders' defense under Chuck Noll's coordinator is physical. The 49ers' road wins at the Coliseum have been hard-earned historically.
Week three is the first major interconference road game of the year. The 49ers (1-1) face the defending Super Bowl champion Raiders (1-1) at the Coliseum. The AFC is watching whether the NFC champion can beat the AFC champion. The Dolphins (2-0) are the AFC's other early contender. The NFC West race is compressed after the first two weeks. The matchup of the two championship teams from the prior year makes this the season's first real measuring stick.
Through two games the 49ers are 1-1 with a plus 12 differential. The Raiders are 1-1. Marc Wilson is 36 of 63, 451 yards, two touchdowns, three interceptions. Allen has 28 carries for 186 yards. Montana is 44 of 70, 486 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions on the year. The 49ers are 1-2 all-time in regular season games at the Coliseum.
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 1-1 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1-1 | L1 |
| Houston Oilers | 1-1 | L1 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0-2 | L2 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 1-1 | W1 |
| New England Patriots | 1-1 | L1 |
| New York Jets | 1-1 | W1 |
| Buffalo Bills | 0-2 | L2 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0-2 | L2 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2-0 | W2 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2-0 | W2 |
| Denver Broncos | 1-1 | W1 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 1-1 | L1 |
| San Diego Chargers | 1-1 | L1 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 2-0 | W2 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1-1 | W1 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 0-2 | L2 |
| New Orleans Saints | 0-2 | L2 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 2-0 | W2 |
| Detroit Lions | 2-0 | W2 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 2-0 | W2 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1-1 | W1 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0-2 | L2 |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | 2-0 | W2 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1-1 | L1 |
| New York Giants | 1-1 | L1 |
| Washington Redskins | 1-1 | W1 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 0-2 | L2 |
Reveal each quarter as you watch, the next quarter stays hidden until you tap it.
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Roger Craig 20 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) | 7-0 |
| Raiders | Chris Bahr 24 yard field goal | 7-3 |
| 49ers | Ray Wersching 22 yard field goal | 10-3 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Ray Wersching 26 yard field goal | 13-3 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Dwight Clark 14 yard pass from Joe Montana (Ray Wersching kick) | 20-3 |
| 49ers | Milt McColl 28 yard defensive fumble return (Ray Wersching kick) | 27-3 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Raiders | Marc Wilson 1 yard rush (Chris Bahr kick) | 27-10 |
| 49ers | Bill Ring 9 yard rush (Ray Wersching kick) | 34-10 |
Joe Montana threw two touchdown passes and the 49ers held Marcus Allen to 70 yards on 20 carries in a 34-10 road win over the Los Angeles Raiders at the Coliseum. Montana finished 15 of 26 for 266 yards with no interceptions. The 49ers rushed for 115 yards on 30 carries. The defense intercepted Marc Wilson twice. The 49ers moved to 2-1.[1][2][3]
The 49ers won 34-10 at the Coliseum by holding Marcus Allen to 70 yards and converting two Marc Wilson interceptions into scoring drives. Montana threw for 266 yards and two touchdowns in a clean performance with zero turnovers.
Montana's 15-of-26 day was modest in completion numbers but the touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio — two and zero — reversed the opener's trend. The defense held Allen 46 yards below his two-game average on 20 carries and generated four sacks of Wilson.
Wilson went 21 of 39 for 268 yards and no touchdowns. The Raiders scored 10 points — a field goal and a late garbage touchdown — against a defense that played with consistent pressure. The 34-10 final was the 49ers' most dominant road win of the early season.
49ers 34, Raiders 10. Margin: plus 24. Record: 2-1.
A 34-10 road win at the Coliseum over the defending champion Raiders.
How it unfolded
Montana's first touchdown pass came in the opening quarter. The 49ers scored on four of their first five possessions. Allen's 70-yard rushing afternoon never threatened the defensive structure. The final score reflected the 49ers' dominance in all three phases.
The turning point
The defense's two Wilson interceptions. Each turnover stopped a Raiders drive and gave the offense favorable field position. The 49ers scored off both turnovers.
By the numbers
Montana 15 of 26 at 10.2 yards per attempt, two touchdowns, zero interceptions. Allen held to 70 yards on 20 carries — 3.5 per carry against the 49ers' front. The defense's four sacks disrupted Wilson's timing all day.
What it means
2-1 heading home for New Orleans. The Raiders win is the season's signature early result: the NFC champion beat the defending Super Bowl champion on the road.
| SF | Opp | |
|---|---|---|
| Team totals | ||
| First Downs | 17 | 20 |
| Total Yards | 352 | 280 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Passing | ||
| Comp/Att | 15/26 | 24/40 |
| Pass yards | 266 | 268 |
| Pass TD | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 | 2 |
| Sacks taken | 4 | 9 |
| Sack yards lost | 29 | 71 |
| Net pass yards | 237 | 197 |
| Rushing | ||
| Rushes | 30 | 23 |
| Rush yards | 115 | 83 |
| Rush TD | 1 | 1 |
| Discipline | ||
| Fumbles | 2 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Penalties | 8 | 9 |
| Penalty yards | 79 | 69 |
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | Int | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | |||||
| Joe Montana #16 | 14/24 | 255 | 2 | 0 | 122.7 |
| Matt Cavanaugh | 1/2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 |
| RAI | |||||
| Jim Plunkett | 23/34 | 258 | 0 | 1 | 77.8 |
| Marc Wilson | 1/6 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Wendell Tyler #26 | 14 | 46 | 0 | 9 |
| Roger Craig #33 | 10 | 34 | 0 | 16 |
| Joe Montana #16 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 12 |
| Bill Ring #39 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| RAI | ||||
| Marcus Allen | 12 | 59 | 0 | 18 |
| Frank Hawkins | 6 | 13 | 0 | 6 |
| Derrick Jensen | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Marc Wilson | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Kenny King | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jim Plunkett | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Jerry Rice #80 | 3 | 94 | 0 | 38 |
| Roger Craig #33 | 5 | 61 | 1 | 20 |
| Russ Francis #81 | 3 | 48 | 0 | 20 |
| Dwight Clark #87 | 2 | 34 | 1 | 20 |
| Derrick Harmon | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Freddie Solomon #88 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| RAI | ||||
| Jessie Hester | 3 | 77 | 0 | 39 |
| Dokie Williams | 4 | 55 | 0 | 20 |
| Marcus Allen | 8 | 53 | 0 | 17 |
| Todd Christensen | 5 | 46 | 0 | 17 |
| Frank Hawkins | 3 | 29 | 0 | 12 |
| Jim Smith | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
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