1972 Los Angeles Rams season

1972 Los Angeles Rams season
Head coach Tommy Prothro
Owner Carroll Rosenbloom
Home field Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Results
Record 6–7–1
Division place 3rd NFC West
Playoff finish did not qualify

The 1972 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 35th year with the National Football League and the 27th season in Los Angeles. The Rams looked to improve on their 8-5-1 record from 1971 and make the playoffs for the first time since 1969. After a win against the New Orleans Saints at home, the Rams tied the Chicago Bears, 13-13, their third straight season with a tie. This was followed by an embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, 31-3. However, the Rams would then pick up their winning ways, beating the San Francisco 49ers 31-7 at home, the Philadelphia Eagles 34-3 in Philly, and the Cincinnati Bengals 15-12 at home. However, following this 3 game winning streak, the Rams struggled, losing several close games as they lost 5 of their last six to end the season 6-7-1. This would be the last time the Rams would miss the playoffs until 1981, as they started a dynasty the next season that saw them win the NFC West 7 consecutive times from 1972-1979. They also finished in 2nd place in 1980.

Offseason

On July 13, 1972, Robert Irsay bought the Los Angeles Rams and transferred ownership to Carroll Rosenbloom, in exchange for ownership of the Baltimore Colts.[1]

NFL Draft

Round Pick Player Position School/Club Team

Roster

1972 Los Angeles Rams roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists

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Rookies in italics

Regular season

Schedule

Week Date Opponent Result Attendance
1 September 17, 1972 New Orleans Saints W 34–14
66,303
2 September 24, 1972 at Chicago Bears T 13–13
55,701
3 October 1, 1972 at Atlanta Falcons L 31–3
57,122
4 October 8, 1972 San Francisco 49ers W 31–7
77,382
5 October 15, 1972 at Philadelphia Eagles W 34–3
65,720
6 October 22, 1972 Cincinnati Bengals W 15–12
73,385
7 October 29, 1972 at Oakland Raiders L 45–17
54,660
8 November 5, 1972 Atlanta Falcons W 20–7
75,018
9 November 12, 1972 Denver Broncos L 16–10
65,398
10 November 19, 1972 Minnesota Vikings L 45–41
77,982
11 November 26, 1972 at New Orleans Saints L 19–16
64,325
12 December 4, 1972 at San Francisco 49ers W 26–16
61,214
13 December 10, 1972 at St. Louis Cardinals L 24–14
36,873
14 December 17, 1972 Detroit Lions L 34–17
71,761

Standings

NFC West
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
San Francisco 49ers 8 5 1 .607 3–2–1 6–4–1 353 249 W2
Atlanta Falcons 7 7 0 .500 3–3 5–5 269 274 L2
Los Angeles Rams 6 7 1 .464 4–2 5–5–1 291 286 L2
New Orleans Saints 2 11 1 .179 1–4–1 2–8–1 215 361 L3

References

  1. ↑ NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,NY, ISBN 0-7611-2480-2, p.283
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