Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Cardinals 17 to 30

Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8

The Minnesota Vikings played the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis on Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8 of the 1981 season. The Cardinals won by a score of 30-17.


Minnesota Vikings offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
387 318 69 3 22

Coaches

Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Wide Receivers Coach: Les Steckel Offensive Line Coach: John Michels Special Teams Coach: Floyd Reese


St. Louis Cardinals offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
320 182 138 2 18

Coaches

Head Coach: Jim Hanifan Defensive Coordinator: Tom Bettis Quarterbacks Coach: Harry Gilmer Wide Receivers Coach: Emmitt Thomas Offensive Line Coach: Tom Lovat Offensive Backfield Coach: Dick Jamieson Defensive Line Coach: Rudy Feldman Defensive Secondary Coach: Billy Atkins Special Teams Coach: Chuck Banker Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Leon McLaughlin Flexibility and Strength Coach: Don Brown