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1974 Los Angeles Rams season
NFL team 37th season
NFL team 37th season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Los Angeles Rams |
| year | 1974 |
| record | 10–4 |
| division_place | 1st NFC West |
| coach | Chuck Knox |
| owner | Carroll Rosenbloom |
| stadium | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| playoffs | **Won [Divisional Playoffs](1974-75-nfl-playoffs)** |
| (vs. [Redskins](1974-washington-redskins-season)) 19–10 | |
| Lost [NFC Championship](1974-75-nfl-playoffs) | |
| (at [Vikings](1974-minnesota-vikings-season)) 10–14 | |
| shortnavlink | Rams seasons |
(vs. Redskins) 19–10 Lost NFC Championship (at Vikings) 10–14 The 1974 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 37th year with the National Football League and the 29th season in Los Angeles. The Rams looked to improve on their 12–2 season from 1973. While not improving on their record, they successfully defended their NFC West division title with a 10–4 record, the second-best in the NFC.
In the playoffs, Los Angeles hosted the Washington Redskins in a rematch of week 13's game, which Washington won 23–17 on Monday night, in the Rams' only home loss of the season. In the postseason game, L.A. forced six turnovers to win 19–10 and advance to their first NFC Championship Game, but committed five turnovers and lost 14–10 on the road to the Minnesota Vikings.
During week 5 of the regular season, the Rams were upset 17–6 in Milwaukee by the Green Bay Packers; veteran quarterback John Hadl was benched in the second half after throwing three interceptions, replaced by James Harris. The next game, a 37–14 home win over rival San Francisco, was the first NFL start for Harris, and Hadl was traded two days later to Green Bay for five future draft picks.
The win over Washington in the playoffs was the Rams' first postseason victory in 23 years, when they won the NFL title. (Los Angeles won the third-place Playoff Bowl twice (after the 1967 and 1969 seasons); these consolation games are now considered exhibition contests.)
Offseason
NFL draft
| = Made roster | = Pro Bowler | Hall of Fame]]r |
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Main article: 1974 NFL draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Notes | 1 | 11 | 2 | 50 | 3 | 76 | 4 | 99 | 4 | 102 | 7 | 158 | 9 | 221 | 11 | 284 | 12 | 310 | 13 | 336 | 14 | 362 | 15 | 388 | 16 | 414 | 17 | 440 | ||||||||||||||
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| John Cappelletti | RB | Penn State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bill Simpson | S | Michigan State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Al Oliver | OT | UCLA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Norris Weese | QB | Mississippi | Would later make Denver Broncos 1976 roster | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Frank Johnson | OT | UC Riverside | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| John Harvey | RB | Arlington | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Derek Williams | DB | UC Riverside | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rick Hayes | T | Washington | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Roger Freberg | G | UCLA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pete Solverson | T | Drake | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ananias Carson | WR | Langston | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bob Thomas | K | Notre Dame | Would later make Chicago Bears 1975 roster | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dave Ottmar | P | Stanford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Willie Townsend | WR | Notre Dame |
Personnel
Staff / Coaches
| 1974 Los Angeles Rams staff |
|---|
| **Front Office** |
Roster
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James Harris
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Jack Reynolds MLB
Regular season
Schedule
| Los Angeles Rams | year=1974 | border=2}}" | Week | Los Angeles Rams | year=1974 | border=2}}" | Date | Los Angeles Rams | year=1974 | border=2}}" | Opponent | Los Angeles Rams | year=1974 | border=2}}" | Result | Los Angeles Rams | year=1974 | border=2}}" | Record | Los Angeles Rams | year=1974 | border=2}}" | Venue | Los Angeles Rams | year=1974 | border=2}}" | Attendance | Los Angeles Rams | year=1974 | border=2}}" | Recap | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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| September 15 | at [Denver Broncos](1974-denver-broncos-season) | **W** 17–10 | 1–0 | Mile High Stadium | 51,121 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409150den.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 22 | **[New Orleans Saints](1974-new-orleans-saints-season)** | **W** 24–0 | 2–0 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 64,178 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409220ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 29 | at [New England Patriots](1974-new-england-patriots-season) | **L** 14–20 | 2–1 | Schaefer Stadium | 61,279 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197409290nwe.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 6 | [Detroit Lions](1974-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 16–13 | 3–1 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 64,987 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410060ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 13 | at [Green Bay Packers](1974-green-bay-packers-season) | **L** 6–17 | 3–2 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 47,499 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410130gnb.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 20 | **[San Francisco 49ers](1974-san-francisco-49ers-season)** | **W** 37–14 | 4–2 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 67,319 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410200ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 27 | at [New York Jets](1974-new-york-jets-season) | **W** 20–13 | 5–2 | Shea Stadium | 56,110 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197410270nyj.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| at **San Francisco 49ers** | **W** 15–13 | 6–2 | Candlestick Park | 57,502 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411040sfo.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 10 | **[Atlanta Falcons](1974-atlanta-falcons-season)** | **W** 21–0 | 7–2 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 70,056 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411100ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 17 | at **New Orleans Saints** | **L** 7–20 | 7–3 | Tulane Stadium | 57,287 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411170nor.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 24 | [Minnesota Vikings](1974-minnesota-vikings-season) | **W** 20–17 | 8–3 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 90,266 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197411240ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1 | at **Atlanta Falcons** | **W** 30–7 | 9–3 | Atlanta Stadium | 18,648 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412010atl.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| [Washington Redskins](1974-washington-redskins-season) | **L** 17–23 | 9–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 87,313 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412090ram.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 15 | [Buffalo Bills](1974-buffalo-bills-season) | **W** 19–14 | 10–4 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 84,324 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412150ram.htm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Playoffs
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| December 22 | [Washington Redskins](1974-washington-redskins-season) | **W** 19–10 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 80,118 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412220ram.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 29 | at [Minnesota Vikings](1974-minnesota-vikings-season) | **L** 10–14 | Metropolitan Stadium | 47,404 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197412290min.htm) |
Standings
Awards and records
- Merlin Olsen, Bert Bell Award
References
References
- (December 10, 1974). "Billy's arm sends 'Skins to playoffs". Eugene Register-Guard.
- (December 23, 1974). "Rams do it Allen's way – with defense". Eugene Register-Guard.
- (December 30, 1974). "Ram errors make Viks NFL kings". Eugene Register-Guard.
- (October 14, 1974). "Startling Pack batters Rams". Toledo Blade.
- (October 21, 1974). "Hadl helps call plays Rams' Harris rips 49ers". Eugene Register-Guard.
- (October 23, 1974). "Hadl dealt as NFL clubs switch QBs". Eugene Register-Guard.
- Players are identified as a Pro Bowler if they were selected for the Pro-Bowl at any time in their career.
- "Maxwell Football Club - Bert Bell Award Past Recipients".
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