Los Angeles Rams at Houston Oilers 16 to 20
Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1The Los Angeles Rams played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Sunday, September 13, 1987, Week 1 of the 1987 season. The Oilers won by a score of 20-16.
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 244 | 97 | 147 | 3 | 14 |
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
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | 287 | 113 | 3 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Jerry Glanville Quarterbacks Coach: June Jones Wide Receivers Coach: Milt Jackson Offensive Line Coach: Kim Helton Running Backs Coach: Dick Jamieson Tight Ends Coach: Miller McCalmon Defensive Line Coach: Doug Shively Linebackers Coach: Floyd Reese Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Bettis Special Teams Coach: Miller McCalmon Strength and Conditioning Coach: Steve Watterson College Scout: Frank Bush