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REGULAR SEASON (3-3)

Day Date Game Time TV

Sun. 9/12 Arizona L 17-13

Sun 9/19 at Oakland L 16-14Sun. 9/26 Washington W 30-16

Sun. 10/3 Seattle W 20-3

Sun. 10/10 at Detroit L 44-6

Sun. 10/17 San Diego W 20-17

Sun. 10/24 at Tampa Bay Noon FOX

Sun. 10/31 Carolina Noon FOX

Sun. 11/7 Bye Week

Sun. 11/14 at San Francisco 3:15 p.m. FOX

Sun. 11/21 Atlanta 3:15 p.m. FOX

Sun. 11/28 at Denver 3:15 p.m. FOX

Sun. 12/5 at Arizona * 3:15 p.m. FOXSun. 12/12 at New Orleans * 3:15 p.m. FOX

Sun. 12/19 Kansas City * Noon CBS

Sun. 12/26 San Francisco * Noon FOX

Sun. 1/2 at Seattle * 3:15 p.m. FOX

* Subject to Flex Scheduling

2010 SCHEDULE

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Wednesday, October 20-Practice: 11:35 a.m.-Open locker room: 1:55-2:40 p.m.-Coach Spagnuolo & QBSam Bradford available onfield after practice.- Conference Calls:Raheem Morris 10:15 a.m.Gerald McCoy 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, October 21-Practice: 11:35 a.m.-Open locker room: 1:55-2:40 p.m.-Coach Spagnuolo & RBSteven Jackson availableon field after practice.- Defensive CoordinatorKen Flajole & OffensiveCoordinator Pat Shurmuravailable on field.

Friday, October 22-Practice: 10:45 a.m.-Open locker room: 12:35-1:20 p.m.-Coach Spagnuolo availableon field after practice.

Saturday, October 23

No Availability

Sunday, October 24

Ramsat

Buccaneers

Noon (CT)

Raymond James Stadium

Monday, October 2

Coach SpagnuoloPress Conference

2 p.m.

REGULAR SEASON WEEK 7ST. LOUIS RAMS (3-3)

AT

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (3-2)Sunday, October 24, 2010, Raymond James Stadium, Noon (CT)

The St. Louis Rams, winners of three consecutivehome games and three of their last four games ovego in search of their first road victory of the seasonSunday as they travel to Tampa Bay to face theBuccaneers. Kickoff at Raymond James Stadium is for noon, CT.

Rams fans are likely to witness history Sunday as RSteven Jackson approaches another milestone. Aftereaching 100 yards rushing in each of the last twoweeks, Jackson needs just 32 yards against TampaBay to become the Rams all-time leading rusher. Hof Famer Eric Dickerson (7,245 yards) currently holdthat title. Jackson has faced the Buccaneers just on

since becoming a full time starter in 2005 and gained 115 yards in that 2007contest.

Sundays matchup marks the 19th meeting between the Rams and Buccaneand 17th in the regular season. The Rams lead the all-time series, 11-7although Tampa Bay won the last contest between the clubs, a 24-3 win in

2007. The Rams have been to three Super Bowls in franchise history, andtwice (1979 and 1999) they defeated the Bucs in the NFC Championship Gato reach the pinnacle game.

JACKSON EYES DICKERSON AS RAMS VISIT TAMPA BA

THIS WEEKS MEDIA AVAILABILITY

TED CREWS - SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

[email protected] - 314-516-8797

ARTIS TWYMAN - DIRECTOR, MEDIA RELATIONS


JULIA FARON - MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR


CASEY PEARCE - PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR


BROADCAST INFORMATION

TELEVISION

FOX

(KTVI, Ch. 2 in St. Louis)

Play-by-Play: Dick StocktonColor Analysts: Charles Davis

Jim Mora

RADIO

WXOS (101.1 F

Play-by-Play: Steve Savard

Color Analyst: DMarco Farr

Sideline Reporter: Brian Stull

RB Steven Jackson


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KROENKE TAKES THE REINSOn August 25, E. Stanley Kroenke became the majority owner of the St. Louis Rams when National Football League owners unanimouslyvoted to approve his bid to purchase the organization. Kroenke is the seventh majority owner in the teams 73-year history.

Stan has been a familiar and respected figure in the National Football League for more than 15 years, said NFL Commissioner RogerGoodell. He is a proven businessman and has experienced success in all of his sports franchises, as well as serving as a responsible comunity leader. We look forward to him continuing to uphold the goals and values of the NFL as he becomes the majority owner of the St. LRams.

Prior to becoming the majority owner of the Rams, Kroenke was the minority owner of the team. He was vital in the effort to bring professiootball back to St. Louis in 1995. With his real estate development expertise, Kroenke was instrumental in the building of Rams Park, now

known as the Russell Training Center.

We are delighted with todays vote by NFL owners. It is one of the very high points of our long association with the NFL, Kroenke said lasWednesday. We look forward to working with our fellow owners and Commissioner Goodell as the transaction is finalized and in the yearahead.

The Rosenbloom family deserves our thanks for all their efforts on behalf of a great football organization and a great city.

Building organizations that win consistently is a challenge that we understand. We are excited about the opportunity as principal owner of St. Louis Rams.

Fifteen years ago, my family entered a partnership with Stan Kroenke and it has been a wonderful relationship, said Chip Rosenbloom.Although today is an emotional day and the end of an era for our family, it is also the beginning of a new chapter in the rich history of the S

Louis Rams. We look forward to Stan continuing the great tradition of the organization. On behalf of my sister Lucia and our entire family,congratulate Stan and the Kroenke family on becoming the majority owner of the Rams.

Kroenke currently is the owner of the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Rapids (MLS) and the ColoradoMammoth (NLL). He is also the largest shareholder of Arsenal FC of the English Premier League.

The Pepsi Center in Denver, also owned by Kroenke, hosted the 2001 NHL All-Star game and the 2005 NBA All-Star game. This facility alsplayed host to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. In 2004, Kroenke launched the Altitude Sports & Entertainment television networThe 24-hour regional sports network is home to the Nuggets, Avalanche and the Mammoth.

Kroenkes extensive business interests include serving as chairman and owner of The Kroenke Group, a private real estate investment anddevelopment company with offices throughout the United States and Canada, with headquarters in Columbia, Mo. Kroenke is one of thenations leading developers of shopping centers and commercial real estate.

Kroenke has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Missouri and is an active supporter of Mizzou athletic programs. IFebruary 2009, Kroenke was enshrined into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Joining him in the class of 2009 was former Rams defensiveend Grant Wistrom.

E. Stanley Kroenke, named after baseball legends Enos Slaughter and Stan Musial, was born in Cole Camp, Mo., and grew up in Mora, MStan and his wife, Ann, have a daughter, Whitney, and a son, Josh.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM WEEK 6 WIN VS. SAN DIEGO

RB Steven Jackson rushed for 109yards on 29 carries, his 25th 100-yardgame of his career. He ranks third infranchise history in 100-yard rushingperformances, trailing only MarshallFaulk (27) and Eric Dickerson (38).

St. Louis recorded seven sacks, the

most theyve had in a game since Nov.30, 2003 when they recorded eightagainst Minnesota. The Rams enteredSunday with 10 sacks on the season.Three different players Chris Long,Larry Grant and James Hall eachrecorded 2.0 sacks.

WR Danario Alexander made his NFL debut and led the Ramswith four receptions for 72 yards, including a 38-yard touchdownpass from Sam Bradford that gave the Rams a 10-0 lead in the firsthalf.

The Rams held San Diegos offense to 287 total yards. TheChargers entered Sundays matchup with an NFL-best 432.7 yards

per game average.

DE James Hall

St. Louis held San Diego to 17 points Sunday and has now

held its opponent to 17 points or less in each of its four home

games this season and four of its six games overall. The Rams

forced the Chargers to go three-and-out five times.

K Josh Brown connected on both of his field goal tries and

has now hit nine consecutive attempts.

St. Louis won the turnover battle 1-0. It was the first time this

season the Rams have committed

zero turnovers in a game.

Following their lone takeaway of

the day, an Oshiomogho Atogwe

interception, the Rams drove 80

yards in eight plays for a touch-

down.

For the fifth time in six games,

the Rams held their opponent

scoreless in the first quarter. St.

Louis has allowed just three points

in the first quarter all season, sec-

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REGULAR SEASON WEEK 7: ST. LOUIS RAMS AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

Overall Regular Season Series: Rams lead series, 9-7

Postseason Series Record: Rams lead, 2-0

Rams Regular Season Home Record vs. Buccaneers: 5-1

Rams Regular Season Road Record vs. Buccaneers: 4-6

Current Streak: Buccaneers, One game (2007)

Rams Longest Streak: 6 games (1984-92) Buccaneers Longest Streak: Three games (2000-02)

Regular Season Point Total: Rams 375 - Buccaneers 335

Most Points, Rams: 35, three times, last Bucs 38-35 (2000)

Most Points, Buccaneers: 38, Buccaneers 38-35 (2000)

Most Points, both teams: 73, Buccaneers 38-35 (2000)

Fewest Points, Rams: 6, Buccaneers 21-6 (1979)

Fewest Points, Buccaneers: 0, Rams 9-0 (1979*)

Fewest Points, both teams: 0, Rams 9-0 (1979*)

*1979 NFC Championship Game

THE SERIES AT A GLANCE

2010 StatisticsRams (rank) Buccaneers (rank)

17.2 (28) Points Per Game 16.0 (29)

315.0 (20) Total Offense 306.4 (22)104.3 (17) Rush Offense 91.2 (27)210.7 (19) Pass Offense 215.2 (18)31:44 (8) Time Of Possession Average 31:02 (12)18.8 (11) Opponent Points Per Game 22.2 (21t)

332.8 (17) Total Defense 367.6 (26)105.5 (13t) Rush Defense 157.0 (31)227.3 (20) Pass Defense 210.6 (16)

17/124 Sacks Made/Yards 4/255/48 Interceptions By/Yards 10/163

0 (15) Turnover Differential +5 (5t)11.1 (6) Punt Return Average 7.8 (22)

21.0 (23) Kickoff Return Average 20.4 (26)8.3 (18) Punt Coverage 6.3 (11)

28.4 (28) Kickoff Coverage 17.2 (2)

33/46.5 Punts/Average 27/38.1

TALE OF THE TAPE

NOTABLE CONNECTIONS

Former Rams:

Buccaneers Offensive CoordinatorGreg Olson held the same position

with the Rams from 2006-07.

Buccaneers LBs coach Joe Bakerwas the Rams Defensive Quality

Control/LBs coach in 2006.

Buccaneers LB Jon Alston was drafted by the Rams in 2006 and spe

his rookie season in St. Louis.

Former Buccaneers:

Rams RB Kenneth Darby was drafted by Tampa Bay in 2007 and spe

his rookie year with the team.

Rams Executive Vice President of Football Operations/Chief Operating

OfficerKevin Demoffwas a Senior Adviser with the Buccaneers from 20

08.

Rams Running Backs Coach Sylvester Croom held the same postion

the Bucs from 1987-89.

Missouri Ties:

Tampa Bay QB Josh Freeman was born in Kansas City, MO.

Tampa Bay Ties:

Rams CB Jerome Murphy and DE George Selvie played at the

University of South Florida in Tampa.

NFL Teammate Connections:

Rams FB Mike Karney and Tampa Bay C Jeff Faine were teammates

New Orleans.

College Teammate Connections:

Rams QB Sam Bradford and Buccaneers DT Gerald McCoy played

together at Oklahoma.

Rams TE Michael Hoomanawanui and FB Brit Millerand Tampa Bay

WR Arrelious Benn were teammate at Illinois. Rams C Jason Brown and Tampa Bay K Connor Barth were teamma

at North Carolina.

Rams K Josh Brown and Tampa Bay LB Barrett Ruud were teamma

at Nebraska.

Rams DT Gary Gibson and Tampa Bay G Jeremy Zuttah were team-

mates at Rutgers.

Give the Rams a 4-3 record in the 2010 season. Give the Rams a 144-149-7 record in the month of October.

Give the Rams their first road win of the season.

Improve the Rams record against the Buccaneers to 10-7 in the

regular season.

Give Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo his fifth career victory as

a head coach.

Give the Rams franchise 508 regular season victories.

A RAMS WIN WOULD...

REGULAR SEASON SERIES HISTORYRegular Season

Rams lead series, 9-7

Year Result Location

1977 Rams, 31-0 LA

1978 Rams, 26-23 LA1979 Buccaneers, 21-6 TB

1980 Buccaneers, 10-9 TB

1984 Rams, 34-33 TB

1985 Rams, 31-27 TB

1986 Rams, 26-20 (OT) LA

1987 Rams, 35-3 LA

1990 Rams, 35-14 TB

1992 Rams, 31-27 TB

Year Result Location



2001 Buccaneers, 24-17 STL

2002 Buccaneers, 26-14 TB2004 Rams, 28-21 STL


Postseason

Rams lead series, 2-0

1979 Rams, 9-0* TB

1999 Rams, 11-6* STL

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THE HEAD COACHES

STEVESPAGNUOLO

NFL Coaching Year: 12th year

Rams Head Coach: 2nd year

Regular Season: 4-18 (.182)

Postseason: 0-0 (.000)

SPAGNUOLO, AT A GLANCE

2009- St. Louis Rams Head Coach2007-08 New York Giants Defensive Coordinator

2004-06 Philadelphia Eagles Linebackers

2001-03 Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Backs

1999-2000 Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Assistant

1998 Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE) Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

1996-97 Bowling Green University Defensive Backs

1994-95 Rutgers University Defensive Backs

1994 University of Maine Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers

1993 University of Maine Defensive Backs

1993 San Diego Chargers Scout

1992 Barcelona Dragons (WLAF) Defensive Line/Special Teams

1990-91 University of Connecticut Defensive Coordinator/Def. Backs

1987-89 University of Connecticut Defensive Backs

1984-86 Lafayette College Defensive Line/Special Teams

1983 Washington Redskins Player Personnel Intern

1982-83 University of Massachusetts Graduate Intern

Steve Spagnuolo is in his second season as head coach of the St.Louis Rams. Through impressive individual achievements and per-

severance through adversity, the Rams formed a bond duringSpagnuolos first season at the helm, and became what Spagnuolo

envisioned a team.

The inner-makings of this team, is a team, and that was one of theprimary goals when we first started putting this thing together,

Spagnuolo said at the conclusion of last season.

Along the way Spagnuolo adopted his formula for success, built onwhat he calls the Four Pillars: Faith. Character. Core Values. TeamFirst.

Spagnuolo came to the Rams after a stellar career as defensive

coordinator of the New York Giants and was the architect of thedefense that shut down the high-octane New England Patriots in the

Giants stunning 17-14 win in Super Bowl XLII.

Spagnuolo spent eight seasons (1999-2006) with the PhiladelphiaEagles, serving as defensive assistant/safeties from 1999-2000,

defensive backs coach from 2001-03 and linebackers coach from2004-06. From 1999-2005, the Eagles played in four NFC

Championship games and one Super Bowl.

Spagnuolo coached for 18 years in the college ranks and in profes-sional football in Europe before joining the Eagles. Spagnuolo

served as defensive line/special teams coach with the BarcelonaDragons of the WLAF in 1992 and was defensive coordinator/line-

backers coach for NFL Europes Frankfurt Galaxy in 1998.

A wide receiver at Springfield (Mass.) College from 1978-81,Spagnuolo coached collegiately at Massachusetts (1982-93),

Lafayette (1984-86), Connecticut (1987-91), Maine (1993-94),Rutgers (1994-95) and Bowling Green (1996-97). Spagnuolo also

worked as a pro personnel intern for the Washington Redskins in1983 and as a scout with the San Diego Chargers in 1993.

A native of Whitinsville, Mass., Spagnuolo is married to wife, Maria.

RAHEEMMORRIS

NFL Coaching Year: 8th year

Buccaneers Head Coach: 2nd ye

Regular Season: 6-15 (.286)

Postseason: 0-0 (.000)

Raheem Morris is in his second season as head coach after beinnamed the eighth head coach in team history on January 17, 200

Morris is currently in his second stint with Tampa Bay, spending t2007-08 seasons as the Buccaneers defensive backs coach aftealso serving on the Buccaneers defensive coaching staff from 202005. In between stints in Tampa Bay, he spent 2006 as KansasStates defensive coordinator. Morris has quickly risen through thBuccaneers coaching ranks during his time with the team, servinas defensive quality control coach in 2002, defensive assistant in2003 and assistant defensive backs coach from 2004-2005 befortaking over as defensive backs coach in 2007. During his first stiwith the club, Morris worked closely with former Bucs defensivebacks coach and current Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin in the

development of one of the NFLs top secondaries.

During his seven seasons in Tampa Bay, the Bucs have finishedranked in the Top 5 in the NFL in total defense five times, includiNo. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2005. Additionally, the defense finishas the top-ranked pass defense on three occasions (2002, 2004 2007) and sixth or better in six of seven seasons with Morris on tstaff. In 2002, his first season as a coach in the NFL, Morris helpguide the Buccaneers top-ranked defense as they captured the fchises first world title in Super Bowl XXXVII.

In his lone season with Kansas State in 2006, Morris coordinateddefense that displayed improvement in several statistical categorfrom the previous season, including total defense, scoring defensand pass defense. Morris oversaw a Wildcat defense that include

seven players who received conference recognition, including twfirst-team All-Big 12 honorees and one second-team selection.

Morris joined Tampa Bay after spending the 2000 and 2001 seasas defensive backs coach at Hofstra University. He also spent timin the fall of 2001 with the New York Jets serving a defensive minty internship.

Morris began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistcoach at Hofstra in 1998, where he was responsible for coachingthe offensive scout team, developing scouting reports and handlivideo breakdown and computer input and analysis. He then landat Cornell University as defensive backs coach and special teamassistant for the 1999 season.

Morris played collegiately as a safety at Hofstra from 1994-1997,

and received his bachelor of science degree in physical educatioMorris, who hails from Irvington, New Jersey, was presented theKey to the City in his hometown during Raheem Morris Day onJune 5, 2009.

MORRIS,AT A GLANCE

2009- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Head Coach

2007-08 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Backs

2006 Kansas State Defensive Coordinator

2004-05 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Asst. Defensive Backs

2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Assistant

2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Quality Control

2001 New York Jets Defensive Minority Intern

2000-01 Hofstra Defensive Backs

1999 Cornell Defensive Backs/Asst. Special Te

1998 Hofstra Graduate Assistant


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THE LAST TIME

Last Meeting

BUCCANEERS 24- RAMS 3

September 23, 2007 - Raymond James Stadium

The Rams traveled to Tampa Bay for the first road game of the

2007 campaign and fell 24-3. Rams WR Isaac Bruce recorded

three catches to raise his career total to 901, making him only

the seventh player in NFLhistory to reach the 900 catch mile-

stone.

Rams RB Steve Jacksons 115 yards rushing moved him past

Les Josephson into sixth place on the Rams all-time rushing list,

bringing his career total to 3,480. The Rams carried the ball 34

times in the game, allowing them to win the time of possession

battle as they controlled the ball for nearly 33 minutes.

After Rams K Jeff Wilkins and Bucs K Matt Bryant each missed

field goal attempts earlier in the first half, Bryant connected from

27 with just 0:03 left in the second quarter, giving Tampa Bay a

3-0 halftime lead. The three first-half points allowed was the sec-

ond-lowest total of the season for the Rams. Only the Dec. 2

game against Atlanta resulted in fewer, as the Falcons were

shut out through the first half.

Following a 7-yard touchdown run by Bucs RB Carnell Williams,

the Rams drove deep into Tampa Bay territory before and inter-

ception in the end zone by Tampa Bay CB Philip Buchanon

halted the St. Louis drive.

With Tampa Bay on top 10-0, Rams S OJ Atogwe forced and

recovered a Carnell Williams fumble on the first play of the

fourth quarter, leading to a successful 25-yard field goal attempt

by Wilkins that city the Rams deficit to seven. Apair of fourth

quarter touchdown runs by Bucs RB Earnest Graham put

Tampa Bay on top for good, bringing the final score 24-3.

Safety Corey Chavous starred defensively for the Rams,

finishing with 10 total tackles.

Rams RB Steven Jackson rushed for 115 yards in St. Louis last visit to Tampa Bay,

a 24-3 loss in 2007.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS

Visitor St. Louis Rams 0 0 0 3 0 3 J. Wilkins (25)

HOME Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0 3 7 14 0 24 M. Bryant (27)

Clock

TEAM Qtr Time Play (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor H

Buccaneers 2 0:07 M. Bryant 27 yd. Field Goal (12-59, 1:57) 0Buccaneers 3 10:48 C. Williams 7 yd. run (M. Bryant kick) (7-53, 4:19) 0

RAMS 4 11:36 J. Wilkins 25-yd. Field Goal (7-26, 3:20) 3Buccaneers 4 8:03 E. Graham 8-yd. run (M. Bryant kick) (6-80, 3:35) 3

Buccaneers 4 5:07 E. Graham 28-yd. run (M. Bryant kick) (3-40, 1:36) 3

SCORING SUMMARY

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS

RAMS BUCSTOTAL FIRST DOWNS 17 22

By Rushing 7 11By Passing 8 10By Penalty 2 1

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 3-12-25% 3-8-38%FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 1-1-100% 0-0-0%TOTAL NET YARDS 245 322

Total Offensive Plays 61 55 Average gain per offensive play 4.0 5.9

NET YARDS RUSHING 136 182Total Rushing Plays 34 32

Average gain per rushing play 4.0 5.7

Tackles for a loss-number and yards 2-2 2-4NET YARDS PASSING 109 140Times thrown - yards lost att. a pass 0-0 0-0Gross yards passing 116 151

PASS ATT.-COMP.-HAD INT. 26-17-3 22-14-0Avg. Gain Per Pass 4.0 6.1KICKOFFS #-In End Zone-TB 2-1-1 5-0-0PUNTS Number and Average 3-51.0 3-49.3

Had Blocked 0 0

RAMS BFGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0Net Punting Average 32.7 4TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 60

No. and Yards Punt Returns 1-10 1No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 4-50 1N o. and Yards Interception R etur ns 0-0-0 3

PENALTIES Number and Yards 3-10 5FUMBLES Number and Lost 1-0TOUCHDOWNS 0

Rushing 0Passing 0

EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 0-0

Kicking Made-Attempts 0-0FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 1-3RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 0-2-0% 2-4GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 2-2SAFETIES 0FINAL SCORE 3TIME OF POSSESSION 32:46 2

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

ST. LOUIS RAMSRUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TDS.Jackson 30 115 3.8 14 0B. Leonard 4 21 5.3 9 0Total 34 136 4.0 14 0

PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INM.Bulger 26 17 116 1/7 0 18 3Total 26 17 116 1/7 0 18 3

RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TDT. Holt 5 63 12.6 18 0S. Jackson 4 18 4.5 10 0I. Bruce 3 14 4.7 11 0R. McMichael 2 13 6.5 11 0B. Leonard 1 6 6.0 6 0Total 17 116 6.8 18 0

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LG TDTotal 0 0 0.0 0 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB/I20 LGD. Jones 3 153 51.0 32.7 1/1 59Total 3 153 51.0 32.7 1/1 59

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TDD. Hall 1 10 10.0 0 0 0Total 1 10 10.0 0 0 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TDD. Hall 3 47 15.7 0 17 0T. Minor 1 3 3.0 0 3 0Total 4 50 12.5 0 17 0

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSRUSHING ATT YDS AVG LGE. Graham 8 75 9.4 28M. Pittman 7 56 8.0 12C. Williams 12 46 3.8 13J. Garcia 3 3 1.0 4M. Clayton 2 2 1.0 5Total 32 182 5.7 28

PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG

J. Garcia 22 14 151 1/11 0 17Total 22 14 151 1/11 0 17

RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LGJ. Galloway 4 66 13.2 27M. Pittman 3 56 14.0 22

A. Smith 3 27 9.0 15I. Hilliard 2 32 16.0 17M. Clayton 1 12 12.0 12C. Williams 1 3 3.0 3Total 14 151 10.8 17

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG LGP. Buchanon 1 19 19.0 19B. Rudd 1 2 2.0 2J. Phillips 1 0 0.0 0Total 3 21 7.0 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG NET TB/I2J. Bidwell 3 148 49.3 46.0 0/1Total 3 148 49.3 46.0 0/1

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LGM. Jones 1 35 35.0 0 35Total 1 35 35.0 0 35

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LGM. Jones 1 36 36.0 0 36Total 1 36 36.0 0 36


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WR Brandon Gibson Caught three passes for 33 yards vs.

San Diego and has 11 receptions for 150 yards on the season.

LT Rodger Saffold Second-round pick is the only NFL rookie

to start all six games at left tackle this season.

LG Jacob Bell Seventh-year lineman has blocked for four

1,000-yard rushers, opening holes for Tennessees Chris Brown,

Travis Henry, LenDale White and the Rams Steven Jackson.

C Jason Brown 2009 Pro Bowl alternate started his 66th

consecutive game last week, sixth-longest active streak among NFL

centers.

RG Adam Goldberg Has played in 86 career games with 48

starts and two years ago was the only offensive lineman in the NFL

to start at four different positions during the season (LT, RT, LG, RG).

RT Jason Smith Former second-overall pick has started all six

games at right tackle this season.

TE Billy Bajema Crafty veteran blocker and pass catcher caught

three passes for 34 yards last week in his return from injury.

WR Danny Amendola Leads the Rams with 36 receptions for

322 yards. Is tied for the NFL lead with 13 receptions on third down

this season.

QB Sam Bradford Top overall pick in Aprils draft has complet-

ed 133-of-234 passes (56.8 pct.) for 1,357 yards and seven touch-

downs.

FB Mike Karney Second-year Ram helped helped pave the

way for St. Louis to gain 300 yards of total offense last week.

RB Steven Jackson Two-time Pro Bowler rushed for 109

yards, including two key first downs in the final minutes, to help lead

the Rams to victory over San Diego. Has rushed for 100 yards in

last two games.

KEY CONTRIBUTORS

TE Daniel Fells Caught one pass for 8 yards against San

Diego and ranks third on the club with 15 receptions and 148 yards

on the season.

WR Danario Alexander Caught four passes for 72 yards,

including a 38-yard touchdown pass, in his NFL debut last week.

RB Kenneth Darby Has rushed for 66 yards on 22 carries and

has scored two touchdowns. Leads all Rams with seven special

teams tackles as well.

WR Mardy Gilyard Rookie fourth-round draft pick has six

catches for 63 yards on the year.

OFFENSELDE Chris Long Enjoyed second two-sack game of his care

last week and has 2.5 on the season. Leads Rams with six quart

back pressures and eight quarterback hits on the season.

LDT Fred Robbins - Eleven-year veteran joined the Rams in

March. Logged second sack of season last week and has 30.5 o

his career.

RDT Gary Gibson Has recorded 14 tackles and a quarterbachit while starting each of the first six games this season.

RDE James Hall Leads the Rams with 6.0 sacks, which is tie

for fourth in the NFL. Had 2.0 sacks last week vs. San Diego to

give him 52.5 for his career.

SLB Nail Diggs Eleven-year pro and first-year Ram has sta

all six games and has 18 tackles, including two for loss, on the

year.

MLB James Laurinaitis Rams leading tackler with 45 stops

the season. Also has a sack and two passes defensed.

WLB Larry Grant First-year starter has started all six games season. Had his first two-sack game of his career in win over

Chargers and has 18 tackles and two forced fumbles on the yea

LCB Ron Bartell Had seven total tackles, including one for lo

to tie for team lead in stop in win over San Diego. Leads Rams w

eight passes defensed this season and has 25 tackles on the ye

RCB Bradley Fletcher Leads Rams with two interceptions a

has 33 tackles and four passes defensed on the season.

SS Craig Dahl Had two tackles last week against San Die

to give him 27 tackles on the year.

FS Oshiomogho Atogwe Ranks second among Ramsdefenders with 43 tackles and four quarterback hits this season.

Recorded his 20th interception of his career when he picked off

Philip Rivers last week on a play that was critical to the outcome

KEY CONTRIBUTORS

S James Butler Sixth-year veteran had four tackles again

San Diego and has 24 stops, one interception and one fumble

recovery on the season.

CB Justin King Has logged 12 tackles while manning the

nickle cornerback spot this season.

DE George Selvie Rookie seventh-round draft pick has 1.5sacks, seven total tackles and two quarterback hits on the year.

CB Jerome Murphy Third-round draft pick has nine tackles

and an interception this season.

DEFENSE

PROBABLE STARTERS THIS WEEK


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In all likelihood, RB Steven Jackson will bethe Rams all-time leading rusher when theteam boards the plane to return to St.

Louis following Sundays game against theBuccaneers.

After rushing for 109 yards last weekagainst San Diego, Jackson needs just 32

yards to move past Hall of Famer EricDickerson and take the franchise rushingcrown. Jackson enters the week with7,214 yards, and Dickerson gained 7,245

during his Rams tenure.

Three weeks ago against the Seahawks, Jackson passed MarshallFaulk (6,959) to move into second place on the franchises all-timerushing list. With back-to-back 100-yard performances againstDetroit and San Diego, hes now quickly approaching Dickerson.

Rams Career Rushing Yards LeadersYards

Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 7,245

Steven Jackson (2004- ) 7,214Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 6,959Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 6,186Dick Bass (1960-69) 5,417

JACKSON CLOSES IN ON DICKERSON

RB Steven Jackson

RB Steven Jackson looks to run his streak of consecutive 1,000-yseasons to six in 2010. Last year, Jackson became the first runback in Rams history to record five consecutive 1,000-yard russeasons. He surpassed the previous team record of four consetive seasons set by Hall of Fame RB Eric Dickerson from 1983-8

Jackson ranks fourth in the NFL and third in the NFC with 507 ythrough five games this season. As a rookie in 2004, Jackson rusfor 673 yards. Since that season, Jackson posted yearly rustotals of 1,046, 1,528, 1,002, 1,042 and 1,416 yards.

Consecutive 1,000-Yard Rushing Seasons In Rams HistoryConsecutive Seasons Years

Steven Jackson 5 2005-09Eric Dickerson 4 1983-86Marshall Faulk 3 1999-2001

FIVE IN A ROW

RB StevenJackson is on his way to extending his franchise record for 1,000-yard seasons to six.

RAMS ALL-TIME LEADING RUSHERS

Eric Dickerso

7,245 yards

Marshall Faulk6,959 yards

Steven Jackson7,214 yards

Lawrence McCutcheon

6,186 yards

Dick Bass

5,417 yards

With back-to-back 100-yard games in thelast two weeks, Steven Jackson needs toreach the century mark just two moretimes to tie Marshall Faulk for the second-most 100-yard outings in Rams history.

Jackson posted 109 yards on 29 carries inlast weeks win over San Diego. He

gained 114 yards in Week 5 at Detroit.Jackson will try to make it three consecu-tive 100-yard games when St. Louis visitsTampa Bay. Should he reach 100 yardsSunday, it will mark the fourth time in hiscareer that hes rushed for 100 yards inthree consecutive games. The last time he accomplished the featwas last November when he did so in four-straight games.

Career 100-yard Games in Rams History

100-yard GamesEric Dickerson (1983-87) 38Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 27Steven Jackson (2004- ) 25Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 22

CENTURY MARK

RB Steven Jackson

RB Steven Jackson scored his secondtouchdown of the season and 43rd rushingtouchdown of his career when he foundthe end zone from seven yards out in lastweeks win over San Diego.

Jacksons score allowed him to tie DanTowler for the third-most rushing touch-

downs in franchise history. SJ39 looks totake sole posession of third place onSunday.

Rams Career Rushing Touchdown LeadersTD

Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 58Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 56Steven Jackson (2004- ) 43

Dan Towler (1050-55) 43Dick Bass (1960-69) 34

RUSHING TO TOUCHDOWN HISTORY

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Throughout his career RB Steven Jackson has shown the ability tocatch passes out of the backfield and while lined up at receiver. In2009, Jackson led the Rams with 51 receptions and hes fourth onthe team with 14 receptions this season. With 291 career catches,Jackson ranks ninth in team history in the category.

Since 2006, Jackson has registered 233 receptions for 1,908 receiv-ing yards (8.2-yard average). During that time, Jacksons 233 recep-tions and his 1,908 receiving yards rank among the best runningbacks. In 2006, Jackson registered career highs with 90 catches for806 yards. The 90 catches rank sixth in NFL history in one season

among running backs.

Receptions Leaders Among Running Backs, 2006-PresentRec Yards Avg. Long TD

Reggie Bush / NO 269 1,997 7.4 74 12Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 249 2,078 8.3 57t 15Frank Gore/SF 242 1,984 8.2 48 9Steven Jackson / STL 233 1,908 8.2 64t 5Maurice Jones-Drew/JAC 213 1,848 8.7 51t 6

CATCHING ON

RB Steven Jackson dives for the end zone on a 12-yard touchdown catch vs. Pittsburgh (12/20/07).

The catch was one of 295 in Jacksons career.

RB Steven Jackson has shown the abilityto contribute in the rushing game and inthe receiving game. Since the start of the2006 season, Jackson leads the NFL with121.4 yards from scrimmage per game(minimum 40 games).

Since 2006, Jackson has 1,520 touchesfor 7,403 yards. His touches are the mostover that time period and his scrimmageyards are second most to Frank Gore.

This season, Jackson ranks fifth in theNFC and seventh in the NFL with 637scrimmage yards.

In 2006, Jackson recorded 2,334 yards from scrimmage, the fhighest single-season total in NFL history. That season Jackrushed for 1,528 yards and 13 touchdowns on 346 attempts. added 806 yards receiving on 90 catches. The 90 catches rank sin NFL history in one season among running backs.

Yards From Scrimmage/Game Leaders, 2006-PresentGames Touches Yards Yds/Ga

Steven Jackson / STL 61 1,520 7,403 121.4

Adrian Peterson / MIN 51 1,125 5,969 117.0

Frank Gore / SF 65 1,399 7,408 114.0

L. Tomlinson / SD-NYJ 68 1,477 7,289 107.2

Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 56 1,063 5,844 104.4

JACK OF ALL TRADES

RB Steven Jackson

DANDY DANNY

WR Danny Amendola continues to have an impact on specteams, but in his second season with the Rams, hes become a part of the offense as well.

Amendola leads the Rams with 36 receptions for 322 yards. Tweeks ago, Amendola posted career highs with 12 catches for yards last week in Detroit. In his first season on an NFL roster lseason, Amendola caught 43 passes for 326 yards in 14 gamHes seven receptions and four yards away from surpassing thototals this year.

In addition, Amendola is one of the leagues best on third down. 13 receptions on third down are tied for the most in the NFL. He htwo catches on third down last week against San Diego. Hereslook at the leagues top performers on third down this season.

NFL Leaders in Third-Down Receptions This SeasonThird Down Rec.

1t. Danny Amendola, STL 131t. Roddy White, ATL 131t. Davone Bess, MIA 134t. Kellen Winslow, TB 124t. Brandon Marshall, MIA 12

WR/PR Danny Amendola has given the Rams a boost on offense and in the kicking game.

BIG PLAY SUCCESS

QB Sam Bradford has helped give

St. Louis offense a big-play spark

this season.

According to ESPN Stats and

Information, the Rams are tied for

fifth in the NFL in passing plays of 30

yards or more this season. St. Louis

has posted nine aerial strikes of 30

yards or more, including Sam

Bradfords 38-yard touchdown pass

to Danario Alexander.

Of the nine drives this season on

which the Rams have had a pass

play of 30 yards or more, six have ended with St. Louis scores.

Heres a look at the Rams big passing plays this season.

Opponent Receiver Yards Result of Drive

SD D. Alexander 38 38-yard touchdown

Det. B. Gibson 30 Fumble

Sea. M. Clayton 34 B. Gibson 15-yd. TD

Sea. S. Jackson 49 K. Darby 12-yd. TD

Wash. M. Clayton 30 J. Brown 29-yd. FG

Oak. D. Fells 36 Missed FG

Ari. M. Clayton 39 L. Robinson 1-yd. TD

Ari. D. Amendola 36 J. Brown 46-yd. FG

Ari. M. Clayton 33 Interception

WR Danario Alexander celebrates his 38-

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NFL teams often set a goal of holding

their opponents to 17 points or less

each week, and the Rams have done

just that in each of their four home

games this season and five of six total

games.

Overall, St. Louis ranks 11th in the

NFL in scoring defense as theyve

given up an average of just 18.8

points per game on the season.

Coming into their Week 6 game in St.

Louis, the San Diego Chargers were

averaging 28.0 points and 432.7

yards per game on offense. The

Rams limited San Diego to just 17 points and 287 yards of t

offense.

KEEPING SCOREThrough six weeks, the Rams have been

one of the NFLs best defenses on third

downs. Opponents have converted just

33.8 percent of their third downs against St.

Louis, which ranks the Rams fifth in the

NFL in the category.

The Rams third-down success has been

crucial in each of the teams wins this sea-

son. Last week, San Diegos prolific offense

was 0-of-5 in the first half on third down and

finished the game just 4-of-12 (33.3%).

Three weeks ago, Seattle converted just 4-of-15 on third down (27%)

and was 0-for-6 in the second half. Steve Spagnuolos defense held

Washington to 1-for-10 (10%) on third-down conversions in Week 3.

2010 NFL Leaders, Third Down DefenseTeam Third Down Pct. Rate1. Baltimore Ravens 26.92. Tennessee Titans 28.93. Dallas Cowboys 31.64. Chicago Bears 31.85. St. Louis Rams 33.86. New York Giants 34.1

7. Kansas City Chiefs 34.78. Miami Dolphins 34.99. Washington Redskins 35.010. Seattle Seahawks 36.4

THIRD-DOWN POUND

DE Chris Long

Steve Spagnuolos attacking defensehas seen a dramatic increase in forcedturnovers this season. Through sixgames, the Rams have forced 11turnovers. A year ago, they totaled 20in 16 games.

Last week against San Diego, SOshiomogho Atogwe intercepted aPhilip Rivers pass in the end zone, andthe Rams then drove 80 yards for atouchdown. The takeaway was a vitalturning point in a three-point Rams vic-tory.

St. Louis has five interceptions and sixfumble recoveries on the season, whichputs the team halfway to its 2009 interception total as well.

TAKE IT AWAY

CB Bradley Fletcher celebrates an inter-

ception with LB James Laurinaitis earli-

er this season.

One of the reasons the Rams

have been so successful gettingoff the field on third down is their

opportunistic pass defense.

Opponents are completing just

57.3 percent of their passes

against the Rams, which is the

eighth-lowest total in the NFL.

The New York Jets lead the way

at 49.5 percent, followed by the

Eagles (54.9), Giants (55.4),

Seahawks (56.3), San Diego

(56.7), Cincinnati and Oakland

(56.7) and St. Louis (57.3).

A PASSING GRADE

CB Ron Bartell

Linebackers James Laurinaitis (left) an

David Vobora celebrate a Rams defen

stop. The Rams are giving up just 12

points per game at home this season.

Pressure on the quarterback has always been a trademark of a S

Spagnuolo defense, and the Rams are among the NFLs best at

ting to the passer.

In last weeks win over the Chargers, St. Louis sacked Philip Rivseven times, the most the seventh-year pro had ever been drop

in a game. The seven sacks were the most by the Rams in one ga

since they recorded eight against Minnesota on Nov. 30, 2003.

LB Larry Grant and DEs James Hall and Chris Long led the way

2.0 sacks each, while DT Fred Robbins also contributed a sac

marked the first time since Sept. 20, 1998 that three different Ra

had 2.0 sacks in a game. DMarco Farr, Kevin Carter and Cha

Clemons accomplished the feat against Buffalo.

The Rams are tied for sixth in the NFL with 17 sacks this season

2009, the club had 20 sacks all season. Hall leads the way with

which is tied for the fourth most in the NFL.

2010 NFL Leaders, Team Sacks

Team Sacks

1. Tennessee Titans 24

2t. Green Bay Packers 21

2t. New York Giants 21

2t. San Diego Chargers 21

5. Philadelphia Eagles 18

6t. St. Louis Rams 17

6t. Seattle Seahawks 17

8t. Detroit Lions 16

8t. Pittsburght Steelers 16

10. Miami Dolphins 14

SACK ATTACK

DE James Hall drops Philip Rivers for one of his two sacks last week. Hall had two of St. Louis

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Sam Bradford, the top overall pick in Aprils draft, is the only rookie

quarterback to start all of his teams games this season. Bradford

has led the Rams to a 3-3 record while passing for 1,357 yards

with 7 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Below is a look at how

Bradford has compared in his first five starts compared to other

NFL signal callers who were first-round draft picks and played as

rookies.

NFL Rookie Starting Quarterbacks, Through Five Games

Player Comp.% Yards TDs INTsPeyton Manning 53.8 1,364 6 14

Eli Manning 46.0 833 3 8

Mark Sanchez 52.1 1,035 5 10

Matt Ryan 57.8 1,164 5 3

Matthew Stafford 53.7 1,265 5 12

Donovan McNabb 50.9 782 8 6

Joe Flacco 64.1 1,076 2 7

Sam Bradford 56.8 1,357 7 8

HEY ROOKIE!

Quarterback Sam Bradford is the

ninth Heisman Trophy winner to

either play for the Rams or be draft-

ed by the organization. Bradford

won the award following the 2008

season, one in which he passed for

4,720 yards and 50 touchdowns

with just eight interceptions.

In April, Bradford became the 14th

Heisman Trophy winner draftednumber one overall and the first

since Cincinnati Bengals took

Carson Palmer with the top pick in

2003.

Heres a look at each of the nine

Heisman Trophy winners affiliated with the Rams.

Player Heisman Year Yrs. w/Ra

QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma 2008 2010-pres

WR Eric Crouch, Nebraska* 2001 2002

RB Charles White, USC 1979 1985-89

RB John Cappelletti, Penn St. 1973 1974-78

QB Terry Baker, Oregon 1962 1963-65RB Billy Cannon, LSU** 1959 -

RB Glenn Davis, Army 1946 1950-51

RB Les Horvath, Ohio State 1944 1947-48

RB Bruce Smith, Minnesota 1941 1948

Italics indicate Heisman Trophy Winners who were drafted by the Rams.

*Crouch was drafted by the Rams in the third round in 2002 but was injured durin

preseason and never played in a regular-season game with St. Louis.

**Cannon was the first overall pick in both the NFL and AFL drafts but chose to s

with the Houston Oilers rather than the Rams.

STRIKING THE POSE

Sam Bradford shortly after accepting the

2007 Heisman Trophy.

QB Sam Bradfords numbers through six starts compare favorably with other quarterback chosen in

the first round in recent years.

STARTING FAST

Last week, the Rams held San Diegoscoreless in the first quarter, marking

the fifth time in six games this season

that a St. Louis opponent has failed to

score in the opening frame.

The Rams have allowed just three

points in the first quarter this season.

Only the New York Jets, who have yet

to allow a scoring in the opening quar-

ter this year, have allowed fewer.

In addition, St. Louis has outscored its

opponents 34-3 in the first quarter this

season. The Rams +31 point differen-tial in the first quarter is the third best

mark in the NFL

First Quarter Scoring Differential in 2010

Team 1st Quarter Scoring Diff.

New Orleans Saints +40

Green Bay Packers +34

St. Louis Rams +31

New York Jets +20

Pittsburgh Steelers +15

K Josh Browns first quarter field goalallowed the Rams to play from ahead

throughout last weeks game.

CLUTCH WHEN IT COUNTS

Success on third down is key to anyoffense, and Rams QB Sam

Bradfords third-down prowess has

been crucial in each of the Rams

three victories.

In the Rams three wins, Bradford is

23-of-36 on third down (64%), and 18

of his completions have gone for first

downs. Hes thrown two touchdowns

and no interceptions in such situations

and has a passer rating of 104.5. Last

week against San Diego, Bradford

was 7-of-12 for 76 yards on third down and went 4-for-4 for 46 yards

on third down during a key second-quarter touchdown drive.

Bradford has been particularly clutch on third and long. On 3rd-and-

11 or more, the former Heisman trophy winner has completed 10-of-

13 passes, giving him the NFLs fourth best completion percentage

(76.9) in such situations. His 10 completions on 3rd-and-11 or more

have gone for 160 yards. Last week, his 21-yard strike to Mardy

Gilyard on 3rd-and-17 helped keep alive a drive that ended with a

Steven Jackson touchdown run.

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Rams P Donnie Jones was a Pro Bowl

alternate in 2009 and is trying to make an

early case for a postseason trip to Hawaii

this season.

Through five weeks, Jones is sixth in the

NFL and third in the NFC with a gross

punting average of 46.5 yards per kick. He

also ranks fifth in the NFL and third in the

NFC in net punting average (40.4).

Jones specialty is pinning opponents deep

in their own territory. He is third the league

with 14 punts inside the opponents 20

yard line this season.

The Rams signed Jones as a restricted free agent prior to the 2

season, and during his time in St. Louis, Jones ranks second am

NFL punters in gross and net average.

NFL Leaders in Gross Punting Avg., 2007-present

Gross Avg.

1. Shane Lechler, OAK 49.8

2. Donnie Jones, STL 47.8

3. Andy Lee, SF 47.34. Mat McBriar 46.3

5. Mike Scifres 46.1

NFL Leaders in Net Punting Avg., 2007-present

Net Avg.

1. Shane Lechler, OAK 42.5

2. Donnie Jones, STL 40.7

3. Andy Lee, SF 40.1

4. Dustin Colquitt, KC 39.8

5. Matt McBriar, DAL 39.2

KICKING IT

P Donnie Jones

K Josh Brown hit a key 48-yard field goal

in the fourth quarter last week that proved

to be the difference in the Rams win over

San Diego. Long kicks have been a big

part of Browns repertoire. In 2009, he con-

verted six of seven attemps from 50 or

more yards.

The six 50-yard field goals tied the team

record for most field goals from 50-plus in

a season. Brown previously tied the

record in 2008 after Tony Zendejas set it in

1993.

Since entering the NFL in 2003, Brown has made 25 field goals from

50-plus yards, most among active kickers during that time. Browns

66.7 career field goal percentage is fourth among active kickers (min-

imum of 10 field goal attempts) during that time period.

Most 50+ yard Field Goals By Since 2003

50+ FG Pct.

Josh Brown 25 66.7

Jason Hanson 24 70.6

Sebastian Janikowski 23 51.1

John Kasay 18 50.0Ryan Longwell 16 69.6

LONG DISTANCE

K Josh Brown

One of the biggest moves the Rams made this offseason was theacquisition of veteran DT Fred Robbins, and the addition of the 11thyear pro has paid early dividents.

Robbins had a sack and three quarterback hits in last weeks winover San Diego. Following the win, teammate Chris Long said theinside push Robbins provided helped Long enjoy a two-sack day aswell. Three weeks ago, Robbins recovered a fumble and had twostops in a win over the Seahawks. In his Rams debut, Robbins

recorded three tackles, one tackle for loss and a sack.

On the season, Robbins has 14 total tackles, including three for loss,six quarterback hits, two sack and two passes defensed.

Robbins came to the Rams after six seasons with the New YorkGiants. During two of those seasons, current Rams Head CoachSteve Spagnuolo was the Giants defensive coordinator. Its no coin-cidence that those two campaigns were perhaps the best of Robbinscareer as he tied his career high with 5.5 sacks in each of those sea-sons and was a Pro Bowl Alternate in 2008. He played a key role inNew Yorks run to their Super Bowl XLII championship.

WELCOME ABOARD

Rams DT Fred Robbins drops Seattle RB Justin Forsett for a loss. After joining St. Louis as a free

agent this spring, Robbins has made a big impact on a much-improved Rams defense this season.

BLOCK PARTY

Last April, the Rams were thrilled to findIndiana T Rodger Saffold available at the

top of the second round. St. Louis chose

Saffold with the 33rd overall pick and quick-

ly inserted him in the starting lineup.

Saffold has started each of the Rams six

games, and the former Hoosier is the only

rookie left tackle to start every game for his

team this season.T Rodger Saffold

FRONT AND CENTER

C Jason Brown has anchored the Rams

offensive line since his arrival in the spring

of 2009, and hes been a model of consis-

tency throughout his six NFL seasons.

This week, Brown will make his 67th con-

secutive start, which is the sixth-longest

longest active streak among NFL centers.

Brown hasnt missed a start since entering

the Ravens starting lineup in 2006, his sec-

ond NFL season.

During his career, Brown has blocked for three different 1,00-ya

rushers: Steven Jackson (1,416 in 2009), Jamal Lewis (1,132

2006) and Willis McGahee (1,207 in 2007).

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Rams LB James Laurinaitis was one of seven linebackers chose

the first day (Rounds 1-2) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Based on stati

obtained from each of the seven linebackers teams, Laurinaitis le

of the first day linebackers with 146 tackles last season.

Top Tacklers Among Linebackers Selected on Day 1 of 2009 DPlayer / Team Round/Overall Total Solo Asst. Sa

James Laurinaitis / STL 2/35th 146 98 48

Brian Cushing / HOU 1/15th 134 87 47

Rey Maualuga / CIN 2/38th 80 44 36

Aaron Curry / SEA 1/4th 60 53 7 2

Clay Matthews / GB 1/26th 58 42 16 1Robert Ayers / DEN 1/18th 18 13 5

Clint Sintim / NYG 2/45th 10 7 3

BEST AMONG 2009 DRAFT CLASS

In June, Rams S Oshiomogho O.J.Atogwe signed a long-term extension withthe Rams that will keep him in St. Louis forthe foreseeable future. That deal camebecause hes shown a knack for makingbig plays in his career. Since becoming afull-time starter in 2006, Atogwe has 39combined forced fumbles and intercep-tions (20 forced fumbles, 19 interceptions),most in the NFL during that time.

Atogwe has 20 career interceptions and 19since the start of 2006. Atogwes 19 inter-ceptions are tied for fourth-most in the NFLduring that time, trailing only Philadelphia CB Asante Samuel Green Bay CB Charles Woodson (29) and Baltimore S Ed Reed Washingtons DeAngelo Hall also has 19 during that time period

His playmaking ability was key in the Rams win over San Diegoweek. Late in the first quarter, he went up and stole a Philip Rivpass after fighting Malcom Floyd for the ball. Instead of the Chargtaking a 7-3 on the play, Atogwes interception led to a Rams toudown drive and subsequent 10-0 St. Louis lead.

BIG PLAY O.J.

S Oshiomogho Atogwe

In 2009, CB Bradley Fletchers rookie sea-son was off to a bang before a torn ACLended it seven games in. After an exhaus-tive offseason of rehab, Fletcher is backand earned the starting right cornerback

job this season.

Fletcher has intercepted two passes andhas played a key role in a revitalized St.Louis secondary. Against Seattle, hesnared a Matt Hasselbeck pass andreturned it to the four yard line. In Week 3he recorded his first interception when hepicked off Donovan McNabb in the fourthquarter to clinch a Rams victory. In Week 1, he delivered his

career fumble recovery.

FLETCH IS BACK

CB Bradley Fletcher

The Rams have a

bit of an anomaly

at the linebacker

p os i t io n . S t .

Louis currently

has three line-

backers on its ros-

ter that played at

Ohio State, and the trio make up the start-

ing linebacker unit.

James Laurinaitis, who led the Rams in

tackles as a rookie last season, mans the

middle. The Rams signed veteran Nail

Diggs as a free agent this spring and he

starts at the Sam linebacker spot. Diggs

spent the previous four years with the

Carolina Panthers. A third former

Buckeye, Larry Grant, won the starting

Will spot this summer. Grant appeared in

all 16 games for the Rams last season

and is a valuable special teams contribu-

tor in addition to his role on defense.

THE RAMS LINEBACKERS

Nail Diggs

James Laurinaitis

Linebacker James Laurinaitis was the fifth linebacker selected in the 2009 NFL Draft but was thleading tackler among those taken on the first day.

DE James Halls 11th NFL season has been an extremely productive

one for the veteran leader of St. Louis defense. He leads the team

with 6.0 sacks on the year and has also recorded 20 tackles, includ-

ing two for loss.

Last week against San Diego, Hall recorded his second two-sack

game of the season and seventh of his career. In Weeks 2-4, Hall

recorded at least 1.0 sacks in three straight games for the first time

in his 11-year. He logged at least 0.5 sacks in three games in a row

(2.5 total) from September 21 through October 5, 2003 while with the

Detroit Lions. Hall now has 52.5 career sacks and has already sur-passed his 2009 total of 4.5 sacks in 14 games.

With 6.0 sacks on the year, Hall is tied for fourth in the NFL in sacks

this season.

2010 NFL Sack Leaders

Player Sacks

Clay Matthews, GB 8.5

Osi Umenyiora, NYG 8.0

DeMarcus Ware, DAL 7.0

James Hall, STL 6.0

Shaun Phillips, SD 6.0

Cameron Wake, MIA 6.0

Jason Babin, TEN 6.0

A HALL OF A PLAYER

DE James Hall has four sacks this season and has recorded at least one sack in each of the Rams

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DE Chris Long, the second overallpick in the 2008 NFL Draft, hasplayed a key role in a Rams defensethat is among the NFLs top 10 insacks, scoring defense and thirddown defense.

Last week against San Diego, Longturned in his first two-sack perform-ance of the season and his second ofhis career. His other came during his

rookie season when he dropped NewEnglands Matt Cassel twice. Both ofhis sacks against Philip Rivers lastweek led to Chargers punts.

Long now has 2.5 sacks on the season and has continually gottenafter opposing quarterbacks. He leads the Rams with six quarterbackpressures and eight quarterback hits. Sunday at Tampa Bay, Longlooks to record consecutive games with two or more sacks for thefirst time in his career.

LONG ON TALENT

LB Larry Grants first year as an NFL

starter has been a productive one,

and the Ramsstarting weakside line-

backer was particularly impactful last

week in the teams win over San

Diego.

Grant, who entered the game with

one career sack, logged two against

the Chargers on an afternoon in

which the Rams dropped PhilipRivers seven times. Grant was one of

three Rams to have 2.0 sacks last

week, joining DEs Chris Long and

James Hall. In addition to his two

sacks, Grant had four tackles, including one for loss.

On the season, the former Ohio State Buckeye has 18 tackles

two forced fumbles to go along with his two sacks.

NOT TAKEN FOR GRANT-ED

The Rams defense has stood its ground when it counts this sea

as evidenced by the teams defensive statistics in the red zone.

Last week against San Diego, the Chargers drove into St. Louis

zone in the fourth quarter with the Rams clinging to a seven-p

lead. A San Diego penalty, followed by a James Hall sack forced

Chargers to try a field goal, which Hall blocked. The red zone s

proved key in the three-point St. Louis victory.

On the season, St. Louis is tied for sixth in the NFL in red z

defense on the year. Opponents have scored touchdowns on

38.9 percent of their drives inside the St. Louis 20-yard line. Du

a four-game stretch from Weeks 2-5, the Rams held opponents w

out a touchdown on five consecutive trips to their red zone. T

streak came to an end in Week 5 at Detroit.

In all, the Rams have given up just 68 points on 18 possessions

their opponents inside their 20.

RED LIGHT IN THE RED ZONE

S Oshiomogho Atogwe and LB Larry Grant lead a charge to stop Darren McFadden at the goal

line. The Rams are among the leagues best in red zone defense this season.

After missing three games due to a knee injury, tight end Billy Bajemareturned to the lineup last week and played a key role in the Rams

win over San Diego. He caught three passes for 34 yards, but two ofthose receptions came on third down and kept drives alive.

Primarily utilized as a blocker earlier in his career, Bajema hasbecome a favorite target for Sam Bradford. He has seven catches inthree games this season. He established a new career high with eightgrabs last season, his first year with the Rams.

In addition to Bajema, the Rams got another boost at the tight endposition last week as rookie Michael Hoomanawanui returned froman ankle injury that had kept him out since Week 1.

WELCOME BACK, BAJEMA

Rams rookie wide receiver DanarioAlexander made quite a splash in his NFLdebut last Sunday. The 6-5, 215-poundrookie, who is a local favorite due to hisstellar career at the University of Missouri,led all Rams with four receptions for 72yards in his first NFL game.

Alexander provided the play of the daywhen he hauled in a 38-yard touchdownpass from Sam Bradford, the longestscoring pass of the season for St. Louis.

Alexander, who caught 113 passes for1,781 yards and 14 touchdowns during his senior year at Mizzou,went undrafted last April after undergoing a fourth operation on hisleft knee. He signed with St. Louis in August and spent the first fiveweeks of the regular season on the teams practice squad before

being elevated to the active roster last week.

BIG DEBUT

WR Danario Alexander

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NEW TO THE RAMS IN 2010

QB Sam Bradford

6-4, 235 pounds

Oklahoma

D1 2010 (1st overall)

Has started all six games and thrown for

,357 yards and seven touchdowns.

2008 Heisman Trophy winner holds

chool records for passing yards (8,403),

ouchdown passes (88) and completionpercentage (67.64)

One of just four quarterbacks in major

college history to pass for 50 or more

ouchdowns in a season.

OT Rodger Saffold

6-5, 323 pounds

Indiana

D2 - 2010 (33rd overall) Is only NFL rookie to start every game at

left tackle for his team this season.

Second-team All-Big 10 after recording

91 knockdown blocks and 12 touchdown-

resulting blocks as a senior.

CB Jerome Murphy

6-0, 196 poundsSouth Florida

D3 2010 (65th overall)

Has one interception and has been a

tandout on special teams through six

weeks.

Named to All-Big East First Team by Phil

Steele after finishing third on the team with

77 tackles and tied for the team lead with

our interceptions.

WR Mardy Gilyard

5-11, 194 pounds

Cincinnati

D4 2010 (103rd overall)

Has six catches for 63 yards and has

handled a majority of kick return duties for

Rams.

Unanimous All-Big East after catching 87

passes for 1,191 yards and 11 touchdowns

as a senior.

Ranks second in Big East history with

204 career receptions.

TE Michael Hoomanowanui

6-4, 265 pounds

Illinois

D5a 2010 (132nd overall)

Caught a pass in NFL debut in We

but suffered a high ankle sprain that

sidelined the next five weeks. Caught

pass in his return last week.

2009 Mackey Award Candidate finicareer at Illinois with 40 receptions for

yards and four touchdowns.

TE Fendi Onobun

6-6, 249 pounds

Houston

D6a 2010 (170th overall) Has two catches for 15 yards on the sea-

son and has contributed on special teams.

Played one season of football at Houston

after four-year collegiate basketball career

at Arizona.

DE Eugene Sims6-6, 250 pounds

West Texas A&M

D6b - 2010 (189th overall)

Has five tackles and a pass defense

the year.

Two-time Lone Star Confer

Defensive Lineman of the Year.

Recorded 17 sacks in two season

WTAMU.

George Selvie

6-4, 251 pounds

South Florida

D7b - 2010 (226th overall)

Has 1.5 sacks and seven total tackles

while serving as a regular in the defensive

line rotation.

Two-time All-American for South Florida

Bulls.

Recorded 29 sacks during collegiate

career.

Sam Bradford

Rodger Saffold

Jerome Murphy

Mardy Gilyard

Fendi Onobun

Eugene Sims

George Selvie

2010 DRAFT PICKS

Michael Hoomanawanui


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QUARTERBACKS

WR Danny Amendola

8 Sam Bradford Has completed 133-of-234 passes (56.8 pct.) for 1,357 yards and seven

touchdowns. Top overall pick in Aprils Draft won 2008 Heisman Trophy and holds Oklahoma recor

for career passing yards (8,403), touchdown passes (88) and completion percentage (67.64). Hes

also one of just four players in major college football history to throw 50 touchdown passes in a se

son.

4 A.J. Feeley Experienced veteran who has spent time as a starter and reserve througho

his 10-year NFL career. Has an extensive history with Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo and Offensiv

Coordinator Pat Shurmur from his time in Philadelphia with the coaches. Has passed for 4,070 yarwith 27 touchdowns and 29 interceptions.

RUNNING BACKS

34 Kenneth Darby Carried three times for 14 yards and caught one pass at Detroit. Score

a 12-yard screen pass to give him second touchdown in as many weeks versus Seattle in Week 4

Recorded a career-high 14 carries and averaged 3.5 yards per attempt while gaining 49 yards in re

of Steven Jackson in Week 3. Leads team in special teams tackles with seven.

39 Steven Jackson Two-time Pro Bowler rushed for 109 yards on 29 carries last week vers

San Diego, the 25th 100-yard game of his career, and added a touchdown. Enjoyed first 100-yard

game of the season with 114 yards at Detroit in Week 5. Rushed for 70 yards in win over Seattle a

passed Marshall Faulk to move into second place on Rams all-time rushing list. Ranks third in the

NFC with 507 rushing yards this season. Needs 32 yards to break Eric Dickersons franchise rushi

record.

44 Mike Karney Helped pave the way for 117-yard performance on the ground by the offen

in Week 6 versus San Diego. Has two carries and four receptions on the year.

49 Brit Miller Recorded two special teams tackles in his debut with the Rams. Was signed

St. Louis practice squad prior to Week 6. Previously spent time with San Francisco.

38 Keith Toston Has 12 carries for 25 yards on the season. Rushed for 22 yards on 11 car

as he saw first offensive action of his career against the Redskins. Has appeared in all six games t

season and has six special teams stops. Undrafted free agent from Oklahoma State was first-team

Big Twelve as a senior after rushing for 1,218 yards and 11 touchdowns.

WIDE RECEIVERS84 Danario Alexander Made his NFL debut last week against San Diego. Led the Rams w

four receptions for 72 yards, including a 38-yard touchdown pass from Sam Bradford that gave the

Rams a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.

16 Danny Amendola Leads Rams with 36 receptions and 322 yards on the season. Record

a seaon-long 42 yard punt in the first quarter against San Diego that allowed the Rams to begin th

opening drive at the 49 yard line. Caught a career-high 12 passes at Detroit, tied for seventh mos

franchise history. Tied for NFL lead with 13 catches on third down this season.

11 Brandon Gibson Recorded three receptions for 33 yards against San Diego. Has 11 rec

tions for 150 yards on the season. Caught three passes for 50 yards including first touchdown of th

season in win over Seattle. Made 2010 debut versus Washington and caught three passes for 33

yards. Was inactive in Weeks 1 and 2. Joined the Rams midway through the 2009 season in a trad

with Philadelphia.

81 Mardy Gilyard - Caught one pass for 21 yards in his first career start against the Chargers

take season total to six for 63 yards. Recorded his first career reception versus Washington on a k

third quarter grab in which he gained 7 yards as he stretched out to reach the first down marker on

third-and 7. Fourth-round draft pick caught 204 passes for 3,003 yards and 25 touchdowns at

Cincinnati. Gilyard ranks second in Big East history in career receptions.

19 Laurent Robinson Saw action on offense and special teams versus San Diego. Caught

pass for 11 yards in return to the lineup at Detroit. Inactive in Weeks 3 and 4 due to foot injury. Ca

one pass for four yards at Oakland after posting three catches for 18 yards in Week 1, including Sa

Bradfords first career touchdown pass.

QB Sam Bradford

RB Steven Jackson

B Mike Karney

WR Brandon Gibson


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E Billy Bajema

C Jason Brown

TIGHT ENDS

47 Billy Bajema Hauled in three passes for 34 yards in his return to the lineup. Inactive fr

Weeks 3-5 due to knee injury. An accomplished blocker and special teams player, Bajema caught

pass for 13 yards at Oakland after recording three receptions in the Rams season opener against

Arizona.

46 Daniel Fells Had one reception for eight yards versus San Diego to push season totals

15 receptions for 148 yards, both of which rank third among Rams. Caught three passes for 32 ya

at Detroit. Recorded first touchdown of the season on three-yard catch in win over Washington. Tie

career-long with 36-yard catch against the Raiders in Week 2. Caught five passes from Sam Bradfin 2010 debut.

86 Michael Hoomanawanui Fifth-round draft pick had one reception for five yards against S

Diego after missing the previous four weeks due to high ankle sprain. Logged first career reception

Week 1.

48 Fendi Onobun Inactive against San Diego. Caught two passes for 15 yards in NFL deb

against Washington. Inactive in Weeks 1 and 2. Sixth-round draft choice played one year of footba

Houston after enjoying a college basketball career at Arizona.

OFFENSIVE LINE

63 Jacob Bell Started at left guard in Weeks 1-6 and helped RB Steven Jackson earn his s

ond consecutive 100-yard rushing game against San Diego. Started 13 games in 09 before being

placed on reserved/injured list 12/15 with a hamstring injury. Part of an offensive line that allowed

Steven Jackson to rush for a career-high seven 100-yard performances.

60 Jason Brown Has started 66 consecutive games, the sixth-longest active streak among

NFL centers. Helped Steven Jackson earn his second straight 100-yard performance of the seaso

with 109 yard day against the Chargers.

70 Renardo Foster Was inactive last four weeks. Played on special teams in Weeks 1 and 2

Spent time with the Falcons and Saints prior to joining Rams.

65 Hank Fraley Saw action on special teams in Weeks 1-6 and was part of goal line packa

versus Washington. Versatile guard/center joined the Rams this spring after four seasons in

Cleveland. Has played in 136 games with 123 starts in 10 NFL season as well as 10 postseason

starts, including Super Bowl XXXIX with the Eagles.

73 Adam Goldberg Started at right guard in Weeks 1-6 and was part of 300-yard effort aga

San Diego. Has appeared in 86 games with 48 starts while playing four different positions (LT, RT,

RG) during NFL career.

79 John Greco Saw action at guard and on special teams in each of last three weeks. Mad

2010 debut in Week 3 versus Redskins and saw action at right guard. Was inactive in Weeks 1 an

Former third-round draft pick has appeared in 21 career games.

76 Rodger Saffold - Second-round pick was a second-team All-Big 10 performer at Indiana a

is the only rookie in the NFL to start all six games at left tackle this season. Was part of an offensiv

line that allowed Steven Jackson to gain 100+ yards on the ground for the second consecutive we

against San Diego.

77 Jason Smith Started at right tackle in Weeks 1-6. Former second-overall pick was part o

offensive line that paved way for Steven Jackson to earn his second straight 100-yard performance

the season with 109 yard day against the Chargers.

Jason Smith

E Daniel Fells

G Jacob Bell


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DE Chris Long

DEFENSIVE LINE

99 C.J. Ah You Has seen action in all six contests. Had a tackle and a hit on QB Philip Rive

against San Diego. Recorded one tackle and tipped a pass that was intercepted by Jerome Murph

Week 2 against the Raiders. In season opener, recorded second-career sack and first forced fumb

against Cardinals.

71 Gary Gibson Recorded two assists against San Diego. Tied a career high with five tack

at Detroit. Started and recorded four tackles in win over Seattle. Has 14 tackles in six starts on the

season.

96 James Hall Eleventh-year veteran leads the Rams with 6.0 sacks on the season. Reco

two sacks on QB Philip Rivers last week against San Diego and blocked a field goal attempt late in

fourth quarter to help preserve a 20-17 victory. Has 52.5 career sacks. Has 20 tackles including tw

for loss and 6.0 sacks on the season.

72 Chris Long Recorded 2.0 sacks last week against San Diego, marking the second gam

his career with 2.0 sacks. Shared a sack with DE George Selvie against Seattle. Leads the Rams

six quarterback pressures and eight quarterback hits this season.

98 Fred Robbins Has 14 total tackles, including three for loss, six quarterback hits, 2.0 sac

and two passes defensed on the year. Recorded his second sack of the season against San Deigo

while adding three tackles and three quarterback hits.

95 Clifton Ryan Was inactive in Weeks 2-6 due to migraines. Saw action at defensive tackand recorded his second career fumble recovery against Arizona.

97 Darell Scott Second-year pro and former fourth-round draft choice was inactive with an

ankle sprain in Weeks 3-6. Saw action on defense and recorded one tackle and one quarterback p

sure versus Raiders.

90 George Selvie Notched one assisted tackle against San Diego last week. Recorded first

sack of his career when he dropped Shaun Hill at Detroit. Shared a sack with DE Chris Long again

Seattle. Seventh-round draft pick was a two-time All-American at South Florida and collected 29

career sacks during college career.

92 Eugene Sims Inactive last week against San Diego. Deflected a pass that was intercepte

by Bradley Fletcher and had two tackles in win over Seattle. Recorded one tackle versus Redskins

Made NFL debut at Oakland and notched two tackles. Sixth-round selection was the two-time LonStar Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year recorded 17 sacks in two seasons at West Texas

A&M.

DT Fred Robbins

LINEBACKERS57 Chris Chamberlain Suffered toe injury in Week 1 that led to him being inactive in Week

6. Recorded one solo tackle and saw action on special teams in Week 1.

53 Nail Diggs First-year Ram started at Sam linebacker in all six contests this year. Has 1

tackles including two for loss on the season. Had three tackles last week against San Diego. Had

tackles including one for loss against Seattle. Recorded two tackles in win over Redskins.

59 Larry Grant Sacked San Diego QB Philip Rivers twice last week, marking the first multi

sack game of his career, while also adding five tackles. Recorded second forced fumble of the sea

which led to Rams second touchdown in Week 3. Logged four tackles versus Raiders after impres

Week 1 performance in which he forced and recovered a fumble and recorded four tackles in his fiNFL start.

50 Bryan Kehl Saw action on defense and special teams in each of last three weeks.

Recorded four tackles in win over Washington. Saw action on special teams in Rams debut at

Oakland in Week 3. Claimed by the Rams off waivers from the New York Giants prior to Week 2. T

for New York lead in special teams tackles in 2009.

55 James Laurinaitis Leads team with 45 tackles on the season. Tallied six tackles last we

against San Diego. Tied for team lead with seven tackles at Detroit. Posted seven tackles in win o

Seahawks. Led Rams with eight tackles versus Washington. Tied for team lead with 10 tackles an

recorded third career sack against the Raiders.

58 David Vobora Did not play last week against San Diego. Had four tackles at Detroit.

Recorded first career sack against Seattle.

B James Laurinaitis

B Nail Diggs


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DEFENSIVE BACKS

21 Oshiomogho Atogwe - Second among Rams with 43 tackles on the season. Hauled in his

interception of the year last week against San Diego, while also adding seven tackles. Posted sev

tackles at Detroit in Week 5. Led the team with 13 total tackles (five solo) in Week 1 and forced his

20th career fumble in the Cardinals opening drive of the game with a hit on RB Tim Hightower.

24 Ron Bartell Leads Rams with eight passes defensed. Also has 25 tackles. Recorded se

tackles in last weeks 20-17 victory against San Diego. Had season-high five tackles in win over

Seattle.

37 James Butler Has 24 tackles and two passes defensed on the season. Posted four tack

in last weeks victory over San Diego. Recorded six tackles in win over Seahawks. Also had six sto

and recovered a fumble that he returned 49 yards to set up St. Louis second touchdown versus th

Redskins. Recorded first interception of the season and added two tackles at Oakland.

43 Craig Dahl Notched two assisted tackles in last weeks victory against the Chargers. H

three tackles at Detroit. Returned from injury to tie for team lead with seven tackles including two f

loss against Seattle. Inactive versus Washington in Week 3. Tied for team lead with 10 tackles, inc

ing one for loss, against Oakland.

35 Kevin Dockery Inactive in Weeks 5 and 6 (hamstring). Snuffed out a Seattle fake field go

attempt and tackled holder Jon Ryan for a 9-yard loss in win over Seattle. Inactive with hamstring

injury in Week 2. Saw action on special teams and in nickel defense in Rams debut in Week 1.

32 Bradley Fletcher Posted seven tackles against San Diego. Notched six solo tackles at

Detroit. Recorded his first career interception when he picked off Donovan McNabb in the fourth qu

ter to clinch a Rams victory. In Week 1, logged five tackles and a fumble recovery.

31 Justin King Recorded one assisted tackle and one pass defensed against San Diego. T

for team lead with seven tackles in win over Seahawks. Had three solo tackles while manning the

nickel position versus Washington. Inactive in Week 2 due to injury.

23 Jerome Murphy Recorded one assisted tackle and one pass defensed against San Die

Logged five tackles at Detroit. Made NFL debut and recorded his first career interception in fourth

quarter at Oakland. Interception set up a late score that allowed St. Louis to cut the deficit to two

points. Also had three tackles. Inactive in Week 1. Third-round draft pick was first-team all Big Eas

performer at South Florida.

20 Darian Stewart Saw action on special teams in Weeks 5 and 6. Inactive Week 4. Logge

tackle and quarterback hit in Week 3. Recorded one quarterback hit and contributed on special tea

versus Raiders. Played on special teams in NFL debut. Undrafted free agent from South Carolina

logged 58 tackles in 2009 including seven tackles for loss.

Oshiomogho Atogwe

CB Ron Bartell

K Josh Brown

Donnie Jones

S Chris Massey

SPECIALISTS

3 Josh Brown - Is 11-for-14 on the season after hitting two field goal attempts last week ag

San Diego. Hit both field goal attempts versus Seattle to help lift Rams to win over his former team

Connected on 3-of-4 field goal tries against Washington. Had one attempt blocked. Hit two PATs a

missed only field goal try, a 36-yard attempt, in Week 2 versus Raiders. Had first field goal attemp

the season blocked but made his next two attempts from distances of 46 and 25 yards against

Arizona.

5 Donnie Jones Ranks sixth in NFL and third in the NFC with 46.5 gross average and fiftNFL in net average (40.4).

45 Chris Massey Longest-tenured Ram returns after 2009 season was cut short by injury.

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ST. LOUIS RAMS 2010 DEFENSIVE STATS

(based on coaches video tape evaluations)

QB QBTACKLES Total Solo Asst. Sacks Yards Int. *PD Press. Hits *FF *ames Laurinaitis 45 32 13 1.0 9.0 0 3 2 1 0

Oshiomogho Atogwe 43 27 16 0.0 0.0 1 0 1 4 1Bradley Fletcher 33 18 15 0.0 0.0 2 4 0 0 0Craig Dahl 27 13 14 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 2 1ames Butler 24 15 9 0.0 0.0 1 2 0 0 0

Ron Bartell 25 17 8 0.0 0.0 0 8 0 2 0

ames Hall 20 11 9 6.0 30.0 0 0 0 2 3Nail Diggs 19 9 10 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0Larry Grant 18 11 7 2.0 16.0 0 1 1 0 2Fred Robbins 14 9 5 2.0 13.0 0 2 1 6 0ustin King 12 6 6 0.0 0.0 0 1 1 1 0

Chris Long 12 6 6 2.5 19.0 0 0 6 8 0Gary Gibson 12 5 7 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 1 0ermelle Cudjo 9 6 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0erome Murphy 9 5 4 0.0 0.0 1 1 0 0 0

George Selvie 7 4 3 1.5 8.0 0 0 0 2 0David Vobora 6 3 3 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 0Eugene Sims 5 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0C.J. Ah You 5 3 2 1.0 22.0 0 1 1 1 1Bryan Kehl 4 1 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0Darell Scott 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0Marquis Johnson 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0Chris Chamberlain 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0Darian Stewart 1 1 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 2 0Kevin Dockery 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0Clifton Ryan 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0Total 356 204 152 17.0 124.0 5 28 15 34 8

*Tackle totals include tackles for loss* PD is passes defensed

SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICSTotal Solo Ast. FF FR BK BK Rec

Kenneth Darby ..................7 6 1 0 0 0 0David Vobora ....................6 2 4 0 0 0 0erome Murphy..................6 5 1 0 0 0 0

Larry Grant ........................4 4 0 0 0 0 0Keith Toston ......................6 3 3 0 0 0 0

Craig Dahl..........................3 2 1 0 0 0 0Dominique Curry................3 2 1 0 0 1 0Bryan Kehl ........................4 3 1 0 0 0 0Brit Miller............................3 2 1 0 0 0 0C.J. Ah You........................3 2 1 1 0 0 0Chris Massey ....................3 2 1 0 0 0 0Bradley Fletcher ................3 2 1 1 0 0 0osh Hull............................2 1 1 0 0 0 0

Mardy Gilyard ....................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Donnie Jones ....................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Michael Hoomanawanui ....1 1 0 0 0 0 0osh Brown........................1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Kevin Dockery ..................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Fendi Onobun....................1 1 0 0 0 0 0

Daniel Fells........................1 1 0 0 0 0 0George Selvie....................1 0 1 0 0 0 0Chris Chamberlain ............1 0 1 0 0 0 0ames Hall ........................0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Total..................................62 43 19 2 0 2 0

SACK LEADERS No. Ya

James Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.0 3

Chris Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5 1

Larry Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0 1

Fred Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0 1

George Selvie . . . . . . . . . . .1.5C.J. Ah You . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 2

James Laurinaitis . . . . . . . . .1.0

David Vobora . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.0 12


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St. Louis Rams / Week 6 / Through Sunday, October 17, 2010 / Regular Season

Won 3, Lost 3

9/12/2010 L 13- 17 Arizona Cardinals

9/19/2010 L 14- 16 at Oakland Raiders

9/26/2010 W 30- 16 Washington Redskins

10/3/2010 W 20- 3 Seattle Seahawks

10/10/2010 L 6- 44 at Detroit Lions

10/17/2010 W 20- 17 San Diego Chargers St. Louis OpponentTotal First Downs 122 118

Rushing 34 30

Passing 73 74Penalty 15 14

3rd Down: Made/Att 37/93 27/80

3rd Down Pct. 39.8% 33.8%

4th Down: Made/Att 4/8 0/3

4th Down Pct. 50.0% 0.0%

Possession Avg. 31:44 28:17

Total Net Yards 1890 1997

Avg. Per Game 315.0 332.8

Total Plays 421 380

Avg. Per Play 4.5 5.3

Net Yards Rushing 626 633


Total Rushes 173 145

Net Yards Passing 1264 1364


Sacked/Yards Lost 14/93 17/124Gross Yards 1357 1488

Attempts/Completions 234/133 218/125

Completion Pct. 56.8% 57.3%

Had Intercepted 8 5

Punts/Average 33/46.5 30/44.3

Net Punting Avg. 40.4 36.4

Penalties/Yards 40/347 54/385

Fumbles/Ball Lost 4/3 14/6

Touchdowns 10 11

Rushing 3 2

Passing 7 7

Returns 0 2

Score By Periods Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT Pts

Team 34 30 17 22 0 103

Opponents 3 53 27 30 0 113Scoring TD Ru Pa Rt PAT

T

FG 2Pt Pts

J.Brown 0 0 0 0 10/10 11/14 0 43

S.Jackson 2 2 0 0 0/0 0/0 0 12

M.Clayton 2 0 2 0 0/0 0/0 0 12

K.Darby 2 1 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 12

B.Gibson 1 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

D.Alexander 1 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

D.Fells 1 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

L.Robinson 1 0 1 0 0/0 0/0 0 6

Team 10 3 7 0 10/10 11/14 0 103

Opponents 11 2 7 2 11/11 12/14 0 113

2-Pt. Conversions: Team 0/ 0, Opponents: 0/ 0

Sacks: J.Hall 6.0, C.Long 2.5, L.Grant 2.0, F.Robbins 2.0,

G.Selvie 1.5, C.Ah You 1.0, J.Laurinaitis 1.0, D.Vobora 1.0 Team:7.0, Opponents: 14.01

Rushing No. Yds Avg Long TD

S.Jackson 127 507 4.0 42t 2

K.Darby 22 66 3.0 13 1

K.Toston 12 25 2.1 8 0

S.Bradford 9 18 2.0 11 0

M.Clayton 1 6 6.0 6 0

M.Karney 2 4 2.0 2 0

Team 173 626 3.6 42t 3

Opponents 145 633 4.4 36 2

Receiving No. Yds Avg Long TD

D.Amendola 36 322 8.9 36 0

M.Clayton 23 306 13.3 39 2D.Fells 15 148 9.9 36 1

S.Jackson 14 130 9.3 49 0

B.Gibson 11 150 13.6 30 1

B.Bajema 7 65 9.3 18 0

M.Gilyard 6 63 10.5 21 0

L.Robinson 5 33 6.6 11 1

D.Alexander 4 72 18.0 38t 1

K.Darby 4 30 7.5 21t 1

M.Karney 4 10 2.5 4 0

F.Onobun 2 15 7.5 8 0

M.Hoomanawanui 2 13 6.5 8 0

D.Johnson 0 0 0 0 0

Team 133 1357 10.2 49 7

Opponents 125 1488 11.9 56 7

Interceptions No. Yds Avg Long TDB.Fletcher 2 32 16.0 28 0

J.Murphy 1 19 19.0 19 0

O.Atogwe 1 0 0.0 0 0

J.Butler 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0

Team 5 48 9.6 28 0

Opponents 8 136 17.0 65 1Punting No Yds Avg Net TB In Lg B

D.Jones 33 1533 46.5 40.4 3 14 63 0

Team 33 1533 46.5 40.4 3 14 63 0

Opponents 29 1328 44.3 36.4 3 8 64 1

Punt Returns Ret FC Yds Avg Long TDD.Amendola 16 5 177 11.1 42 0

M.Gilyard 0 1 0 0 0 0

Team 16 6 177 11.1 42 0

Opponents 17 5 141 8.3 53 0Kickoff Returns No. Yds Avg Long TD

M.Gilyard 16 356 22.3 34 0

K.Toston 4 75 18.8 20 0

D.Amendola 3 68 22.7 24 0

M.Karney 1 17 17.0 17 0

L.Grant 1 8 8.0 8 0

Team 25 524 21.0 34 0

Opponents 22 625 28.4 105t 1

Field Goals 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+J.Brown 0/ 0 4/ 5 5/ 7 2/ 2 0/ 0

Team 0/ 0 4/ 5 5/ 7 2/ 2 0/ 0

Opponents 0/ 0 6/ 6 2/ 2 4/ 6 0/ 0

Fumbles Lost: C.Ryan 1, D.Amendola 1, M.Gilyard 1 Total: 3

Opponent Fumble Recoveries: F.Robbins 1, J.Butler 1, C.Dahl 1,.Ryan 1, L.Grant 1, B.Fletcher 1C Total: 6

Passing Att Cmp Yds Cmp% Yds/Att TD TD% Int Int% Long Sack Lost Rating

S.Bradford 234 133 1357 56.8% 5.8 7 3.0% 8 3.4% 49 14/ 93 69.3

Team 234 133 1357 56.8% 5.8 7 3.0% 8 3.4% 49 14/ 93 69.3

Opponents 218 125 1488 57.3% 6.8 7 3.2% 5 2.3% 56 17/ 124 79.4


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