Running back Eric Dickerson led the Rams to a victory by scoring two touchdowns and recording a playoff record 248 rushing yards….while the Rams defense held the Cowboys to 243 yards and forced six turnovers….and nothing on the scoreboard….as Rams receiver Henry Ellard’s 23-yard punt return and 21-yard reception set up the first score of the game….which was a 33-yard field goal by Mike Lansford at 5:19 into the first quarter….as this ended up being the only score of the first half.
This was Tom Landry’s final postseason game as the Cowboys head coach….as well as the final NFL playoff game at Anaheim Stadium. The Rams would not host another NFL postseason game until 1999….which was the team’s fifth season following their 1995 relocation to St. Louis. Rams defensive end Gary Jeter finished the game with three sacks, while Gray had a fumble recovery and an interception.