The season began with the Rams looking to improve on their 11–5 record from 1985, which ended with them getting shut out by the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship Game, 24–0.
The Rams began the season with three straight wins against the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, and Indianapolis Colts.
The Rams would then close out the season with losses in four of their final seven games to end the year 10–6, good enough for second place in the NFC West behind the 49ers (10–5–1).
In the playoffs, the Rams lost to the Washington Redskins, 19–7, in the NFC Wild Card Game.
Unable to work out a contract agreement with Everett, the Oilers traded his rights to the Rams.