NFL game summary for 12/13/1971:
The Redskins snapped a 10-10 second-period tie as Billy Kilmer threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Clifton McNeil following Ted Vactor's block of a Los Angeles field goal attempt, and went on to build a 31-10 lead that the Rams were unable to overcome. Kilmer also threw a pair of TD passes to Roy Jefferson. The victory assured Washington of a position in the NFC's divisional playoffs. The game marked George Allen's return to Los Angeles, where he coached for five seasons before taking over in Washington.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 130.1 (12) | 150.3 (15) | 280.4 (15) | 28 |
| DEFENSE | 101.9 (4) | 146.6 (9) | 248.5 (3) | 35 | |
 | OFFENSE | 162.2 (3) | 144.3 (17) | 306.5 (6) | 25 |
| DEFENSE | 116.0 (7) | 166.2 (18) | 282.2 (13) | 26 |
Line: n/a
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins (9-3-1) | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
| Los Angeles Rams (7-5-1) | 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
( 0- 7) LA Kermit Alexander 82 yard interception return (David Ray kick)
( 7- 7) WAS Roy Jefferson 70 yard pass from Billy Kilmer (Curt Knight kick)
( 7-10) LA David Ray 32 yard field goal
(10-10) WAS Curt Knight 52 yard field goal
(17-10) WAS Clifton McNeil 32 yard pass from Billy Kilmer (Curt Knight kick)
(24-10) WAS Larry Brown 1 yard rush (Curt Knight kick)
(31-10) WAS Roy Jefferson 5 yard pass from Billy Kilmer (Curt Knight kick)
(31-17) LA Bob Klein 3 yard pass from Roman Gabriel (David Ray kick)
(31-24) LA Willie Ellison 1 yard rush (David Ray kick)
(38-24) WAS Speedy Duncan 46 yard interception return (Curt Knight kick)
WAS LA
First Downs: 15 17
Rushes-yards: 40-79 27-104
Yards/rush: 2.0 3.9
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 14-19-246-1 17-44-219-3
Sacked-yards: 1-6 1-5
Net pass yards: 240 214
Net yards/pass: 12.0 4.8
Total net yards: 319 318
Total plays: 60 (66% run) 72 (37% run)
Yards/play: 5.3 4.4
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 1-1
Turnovers: 3 4
Penalties-yards: 3-31 8-51
Attendance: 80,402
Passing:
WAS: Billy Kilmer, 14 of 19 for 246 yards and 3 TDs (1 int) LA: Roman Gabriel, 17 of 44 for 219 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
WAS: Larry Brown, 27 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Charlie Harraway, 12 for 37 yards; Billy Kilmer, 1 for 0 yards LA: Larry Smith, 13 for 49 yards; Willie Ellison, 12 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Les Josephson, 1 for 7 yards; Roman Gabriel, 1 for 0 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Roy Jefferson, 8 for 137 yards and 2 TDs; Clifton McNeil, 2 for 68 yards and 1 TD; Jerry Smith, 2 for 37 yards; Charlie Harraway, 2 for 4 yards LA: Larry Smith, 6 for 48 yards; Jack Snow, 4 for 86 yards; Lance Rentzel, 2 for 32 yards; Les Josephson, 2 for 19 yards; Matt Maslowski, 1 for 27 yards; Willie Ellison, 1 for 4 yards; Bob Klein, 1 for 3 yards and 1 TD
Kick returns:
WAS: Jon Jaqua, 2 for 34 yards; Speedy Duncan, 1 for 11 yards; Harold McLinton, 1 for 10 yards LA: Pat Curran, 2 for 20 yards; Roger Williams, 2 for 16 yards; Gene Howard, 1 for 23 yards; Travis Williams, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Ted Vactor, 1 for -2 yards LA: Lance Rentzel, 1 for -6 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Speedy Duncan, 1 for 46 yards and 1 TD; Mike Bass, 1 for 0 yards; Pat Fischer, 1 for 0 yards LA: Kermit Alexander, 1 for 82 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 5 for 219 yards LA: Pat Studstill, 4 for 157 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Curt Knight, 1/3 LA: David Ray, 1/2
WAS: Billy Kilmer, 14 of 19 for 246 yards and 3 TDs (1 int) LA: Roman Gabriel, 17 of 44 for 219 yards and 1 TD (3 int)
Rushing:
WAS: Larry Brown, 27 for 42 yards and 1 TD; Charlie Harraway, 12 for 37 yards; Billy Kilmer, 1 for 0 yards LA: Larry Smith, 13 for 49 yards; Willie Ellison, 12 for 48 yards and 1 TD; Les Josephson, 1 for 7 yards; Roman Gabriel, 1 for 0 yards
Receiving:
WAS: Roy Jefferson, 8 for 137 yards and 2 TDs; Clifton McNeil, 2 for 68 yards and 1 TD; Jerry Smith, 2 for 37 yards; Charlie Harraway, 2 for 4 yards LA: Larry Smith, 6 for 48 yards; Jack Snow, 4 for 86 yards; Lance Rentzel, 2 for 32 yards; Les Josephson, 2 for 19 yards; Matt Maslowski, 1 for 27 yards; Willie Ellison, 1 for 4 yards; Bob Klein, 1 for 3 yards and 1 TD
Kick returns:
WAS: Jon Jaqua, 2 for 34 yards; Speedy Duncan, 1 for 11 yards; Harold McLinton, 1 for 10 yards LA: Pat Curran, 2 for 20 yards; Roger Williams, 2 for 16 yards; Gene Howard, 1 for 23 yards; Travis Williams, 1 for 10 yards
Punt returns:
WAS: Ted Vactor, 1 for -2 yards LA: Lance Rentzel, 1 for -6 yards
Interceptions:
WAS: Speedy Duncan, 1 for 46 yards and 1 TD; Mike Bass, 1 for 0 yards; Pat Fischer, 1 for 0 yards LA: Kermit Alexander, 1 for 82 yards and 1 TD
Punting:
WAS: Mike Bragg, 5 for 219 yards LA: Pat Studstill, 4 for 157 yards
Field Goals:
WAS: Curt Knight, 1/3 LA: David Ray, 1/2