St. Louis Rams at New Orleans Saints 28 to 31
Saturday, December 30, 2000, Wild Card RoundThe Rams began their playoff run on the road against the Saints on Saturday, December 30, 2000. The Saints won, 31-28 and advanced to play Minnesota Vikings. The Rams finished their season 10-6-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
St. Louis Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 384 | 350 | 34 | 5 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Mike Martz Assistant Head Coach: Peter Giunta Associate Head Coach: Al Saunders, Bobby Jackson Offensive Coordinator: Bobby Jackson Defensive Coordinator: Peter Giunta Quarterbacks Coach: John Ramsdell Wide Receivers Coach: Al Saunders Offensive Line Coach: Jim Hanifan, John Matsko Running Backs Coach: Bobby Jackson Tight Ends Coach: Wilbert Montgomery Offensive Assistant Coach: Ken Zampese Defensive Line Coach: Carl Hairston Linebackers Coach: Mike Haluchak Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Brown Secondary Coach: Steve Brown Defensive Assistant Coach: Howard Tippett Special Teams Coach: Larry Pasquale Consultant: Bud Carson Coaching Assistant: Sam Clark Strength and Conditioning Coach: Dana LeDuc Strength Coach: Chris Clausen General Manager: Charley Armey Director of Scouting Administration: Debbie Pollom Area Scout: John Mancini Scouting Assistant: Brandon Schwab Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Dino Babers, Thurmond Moore, Dave Ogas, Andre Waters
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | 251 | 50 | 2 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jim Haslett Assistant Head Coach: Rick Venturi Offensive Coordinator: Mike McCarthy Defensive Coordinator: Ron Zook Special Teams Coordinator: Al Everest Quarterbacks Coach: Frank Cignetti, Jr. Wide Receivers Coach: Hubbard Alexander Offensive Line Coach: Jack Henry Running Backs Coach: Dave Atkins Tight Ends Coach: Bob Palcic Offensive Assistant Coach: Phil Pettey Defensive Line Coach: Sam Clancy Linebackers Coach: John Stephen Bunting Secondary Coach: Rick Venturi Assistant Defensive Backfield Coach: Joe Baker Assistant Special Teams Coach: Joe Baker Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rock Gullickson Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Evan Marcus Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach: Tom Shaw Owner: Tom Benson General Manager: Randy Mueller Director of Football Administration: Mickey Loomis Administrative Assistant to Player Personnel: Megan McLaughlin Bill Walsh Minority Fellowship: Todd Middleton