1985: Slow Start, Big Finish

49ers finish as NFC West Champions

1985 Season Statistics

Receptions	Yards	Average	TDs	100+ Yards	Game High Rec	Game High Yards	Game High TDs
49	927	18.9	3	2	10	241	1

Achievements

Wins NFL Rookie of the Year Award despite being selected behind wide receivers Al Toon and Eddie Brown in the draft

Sets season highs in receptions (10) and receiving yards (241) against the Rams on Monday Night Football

Only two games of his career in which he did not catch a pass (9/29 vs Saints and 12/1 at Redskins)

Recorded 434 of his 927 receiving yards in last three games of the season

Caught first touchdown pass of career in Atlanta from Matt Cavanaugh

Longest play of season: 66 yard TD bomb from Joe Montana against Rams on Monday Night Football

Best Game

On Monday Night Football against the LA Rams, Rice grabbed 10 passes for 241 yards and a TD.

Did You Know...

Rice started in only four games and still won Rookie of the Year.

Best Play

Rice's 66 yard TD against the Rams on Monday Night Football finally established him as a deep threat.