New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams 28 to 45
Sunday, December 5, 1971, Week 12The New Orleans Saints played the Los Angeles Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 5, 1971, Week 12 of the 1971 season. The Rams won by a score of 45-28. The Rams and the Saints split the season series for the 1971 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Saints finished the season 2-4-1 on the road.
New Orleans Saints offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 207 | 56 | 1 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: J.D. Roberts Offensive Coordinator: Ken Shipp Kicking Coach: Charlie Tate Owner: John Mecom Chief Scout: Bob Whitman
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 421 | 128 | 293 | 1 | 22 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tommy Prothro Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Vermeil Offensive Line Coach: Bobb Mckittrick Offensive Backfield Coach: Earnel Durden Linebackers Coach: Tom Catlin College Scout: Jack Faulkner Pro Scout: Jack Faulkner Training Assistant: Garrett Giemont