Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams 21 to 16
Sunday, September 20, 1987, Week 2The Minnesota Vikings played the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim on Sunday, September 20, 1987, Week 2 of the 1987 season. The Vikings won by a score of 21-16.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 353 | 257 | 96 | 2 | 17 |
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, Rollie Dotsch Tight Ends Coach: Tom Batta 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
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 88 | 122 | 2 | 15 |
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