Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings 17 to 28
Monday, December 26, 1988, Wild Card RoundThe Rams began their playoff run on the road against the Vikings on Monday, December 26, 1988. The Vikings won, 28-17 and advanced to play San Francisco 49ers. The Rams finished their season 10-6-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342 | 235 | 107 | 3 | 19 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Robinson Offensive Coordinator: Ernie Zampese Defensive Coordinator: Fritz Shurmur Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Coury Wide Receivers Coach: Norv Turner Offensive Line Coach: Hudson Houck Running Backs Coach: Gil Haskell Tight Ends Coach: Norv Turner Defensive Line Coach: Marv Goux Outside Linebackers Coach: Fred Whittingham Inside Linebackers Coach: Fritz Shurmur Defensive Backs Coach: Steve Shafer Assistant Defensive Line Coach: Larry Brooks Special Teams Coach: Artie Gigantino Strength and Conditioning Trainer: Garrett Giemont Director of Football Operations: Jack Faulkner Intern: Ed White
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 | 207 | 103 | 0 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Burns Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Floyd Peters Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Rehbein Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Running Backs Coach: John Brunner Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta Offensive Assistant Coach: Jerry Brown Defensive Line Coach: Paul Wiggin Linebackers Coach: Monte Kiffin Defensive Backs Coach: Pete Carroll Special Teams Coach: Tom Batta Consultant: Bud Grant Coaching Office Secretary: Kirsten Lindberg