| 1971 Los Angeles Rams season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | estate of Dan Reeves |
| Head coach | Tommy Prothro |
| Home field | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–5–1 |
| Division place | 2nd NFC West |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1971 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 34th year with the National Football League, and the 26th season in Los Angeles. The team looked to improve on its 9–4–1 record from 1970, but finished only one game below their goal, as they finished 8–5–1 and finished 2nd in the NFC West, behind the San Francisco 49ers (9–5).
The Rams started out strong at 4–1–1, but split their final eight games. Despite sweeping the 49ers on the season, a crucial tie against the Atlanta Falcons in week 2 proved to doom the Rams, because had they beaten Atlanta, they would've clinched the NFC West by virtue of their sweep over the 49ers.
Team owner Dan Reeves died of cancer prior to the season in April.[1]