Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Cardinals 17 to 30
Sunday, October 25, 1981, Week 8The 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