As the Rams got ready for their first season in St. Louis, work was speeded up for a brand new domed stadium in downtown St.

Louis. Despite the increased work, the new Trans World Dome would not be ready for the season, and the Rams would have to use Busch Stadium, former home of the Cardinals , for their first two home games.

After stunning the Packers in Green Bay 17-14 on September 3rd, the Rams came home to play their first official game in St. Louis.

Fans in the gateway were pleased to have the NFL back, and sold-out Busch Stadium as the Rams beat the New Orleans Saints 17-13 to improve to 2-0. The Rams would go on to win their next two games as well to complete a 4-0 start.

After a 21-18 loss to the Colts in Indianapolis, the Rams set to open the Trans World Dome against the Atlanta Falcons. The Rams would open the dome with a 21-19 win to improve to 5-1, setting up a showdown game with San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers game was the moment of truth for the Rams; unfortunately, it exposed many weaknesses as the Rams lost 44-10. At 5-2, the Rams still sat in good playoff position, but the loss to the 49ers was only the beginning in the final nine games.

The Rams won just two games to finish with a 7-9 record.