| 1985 Cincinnati Bengals season | |
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| Owner | Paul Brown |
| General manager | Paul Brown |
| Head coach | Sam Wyche |
| Home field | Riverfront Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 2nd AFC Central |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1985 season was the Cincinnati Bengals' 16th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 18th overall, and their second under head coach Sam Wyche. Wide receiver Isaac Curtis, a premier Bengal for 12 years, retired shortly before training camp opened. Second-year quarterback Boomer Esiason replaced Ken Anderson. The Bengals set a club scoring record with 441 points.