The Washington Federals dominated the Arizona Wranglers with a resounding 27-0 victory at RFK Memorial Stadium, improving their record to 3-2 in the 1985 USFL season. Washington’s defense stifled Arizona throughout the game, forcing them to rely on a struggling offense led by Vince Evans, who completed just 10 of 38 passes for 89 yards. Arizona’s ground game showed some promise, with Allen Clark rushing for 74 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Washington’s relentless pressure and efficient play on both sides of the ball.
Washington’s offense, led by quarterback Honensee, controlled the game with long, methodical drives. The Federals scored twice in the second quarter, first on a 3-yard touchdown run by Billy Taylor, capping a 13-play, 80-yard drive, and later on a 5-yard touchdown pass from Honensee to Walters, finishing another 13-play drive that spanned 69 yards. Taylor added another touchdown run in the fourth quarter, as Washington’s balanced attack and time management kept Arizona’s defense on the field for much of the game.
The Federals’ defense was the story of the day, allowing just 196 total yards and recording multiple stops on crucial third and fourth downs. Washington also managed to avoid turnovers, playing a clean game while Arizona struggled to move the ball consistently. Kicker Brockhaus added two field goals in the fourth quarter, sealing the shutout and securing Washington’s third win of the season. The loss drops Arizona to 2-3, as they search for answers on offense heading into the second half of the season.
