Houston Oilers at Los Angeles Rams 27 to 20
Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the Los Angeles Rams in Anaheim on Sunday, September 6, 1981, Week 1 of the 1981 season. The Oilers won by a score of 27-20.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 169 | 140 | 3 | 13 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ed Biles Offensive Coordinator: Jim Shofner Defensive Coordinator: Dick Nolan Wide Receivers Coach: Andy Bourgeois Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Offensive Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Joe Galat Linebackers Coach: Dick Selcer Defensive Backs Coach: Bob Gambold
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 385 | 248 | 137 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Malavasi Offensive Coordinator: Lionel Taylor Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Running Backs Coach: Hewritt Dixon Linebackers Coach: Herb Paterra Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans Director of Football Operations: Jack Faulkner Assistant Trainer: Garrett Giemont