Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys 13 to 34
Sunday, December 28, 1980, Wild Card RoundThe Rams began their playoff run on the road against the Cowboys on Sunday, December 28, 1980. The Cowboys won, 34-13 and advanced to play Atlanta Falcons. The Rams finished their season 11-5-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260 | 168 | 92 | 3 | 15 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ray Malavasi Offensive Coordinator: Lionel Taylor Defensive Coordinator: Bud Carson Offensive Line Coach: Dan Radakovich Running Backs Coach: Hewritt Dixon Special Teams Coach: Herb Paterra Conditioning Coach: Clyde Evans Assistant General Manager: Jack Faulkner Director of Football Operations: Jack Faulkner Assistant Trainer: Garrett Giemont
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528 | 190 | 338 | 3 | 29 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Coordinator: Dan Reeves Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Reeves Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Reeves Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Running Backs Coach: Al Lavan Tight Ends Coach: Mike Ditka Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Mike Ditka Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward Scouting Assistant: Steve Kazor Research and Development: Ermal Allen