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The St. Louis Rams look to make it three in a row

they wrap up a three-game road swing by visiting

defending Super Bowl Champion New Orleans

Saints Sunday at the Louisiana Superdome. Kickois scheduled for 3:05 Central.

RB Steven Jackson sits on the verge of a persona

milestone as Week 14 approaches. After gaining 1

yards last week against the Cardinals, Jackson

needs just 15 yards to reach 1,000 on the season

On Sunday, hell likely run his current streak to six

consecutive seasons with 1,000 yards or more, wh

is the longest streak in franchise history.

The Rams enter Sundays game on a two-game win streak after picking up

19-6 win over the Cardinals last week in Arizona. Week 14 marks the third

consecutive week in which St. Louis has been on the road. The Rams aim fo

clean sweep on their first three-game road stretch since 2002, something th

isnt accomplished often. Since 2000, 34 teams have played three consecut

road games and only four have managed to win all three.

RAMS VISIT DEFENDING CHAMPSREGULAR SEASON (6-6)

Day Date Game Time TV

Sun. 9/12 Arizona L 17-13

Sun 9/19 at Oakland L 16-14

Sun. 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 L 18-17

Sun. 10/31 Carolina W 20-10

Sun. 11/7 Bye Week

Sun. 11/14 at San Francisco L 23-20

Sun. 11/21 Atlanta L 34-17

Sun. 11/28 at Denver W 36-33

Sun. 12/5 at Arizona W 19-6Sun. 12/12 at New Orleans 3:05 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

VISIT OUR NEW MEDIA WEBSITE AT MEDIA.STLOUISRAMS.COM

Wednesday, December 8-Practice: 11:45 a.m.-Open locker room: 1:55-2:40 p.m.-Coach Spagnuolo & QBSam Bradford available onfield after practice.Conference Calls:QB Drew Brees, 3 p.m.Coach Sean Payton, 1:55p.m.

Thursday, December 9-Practice: 11:45 a.m.-Open locker room: 1:35-2:20 p.m.-Coach Spagnuolo, RBSteven Jackson, DefensiveCoordinator Ken Flajole &Offensive Coordinator PatShurmur available on field.

Friday, December 10-Practice: 10:45 a.m.-Open locker room: 12:55-1:40 p.m.-Coach Spagnuolo availableon field after practice.

Saturday, December 11

No Availability

Sunday, December 12

Ramsat

Saints

Louisiana Superdome

3:05 p.m. (CST)

Monday, December

Coach SpagnuoloPress Conference

2 p.m.

WEEK 14ST. LOUIS RAMS (6-6)

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NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (9-3)Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, Louisiana Superdome, 3:05 p.m. (CST)

THIS WEEKS MEDIA AVAILABILITY

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[email protected] - 314-516-8797

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RB Steven Jackson

BROADCAST INFORMATION

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

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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 13 WIN AT ARIZONA

- RB Steven Jackson rushed for 102yards on 28 attempts and a touch-down. The touchdown was Jacksonsfourth of the year (45th career).

- Jacksons performance marked hisfourth 100 yard rushing game this sea-son and 27th of his career, tying

Marshall Faulk for second-most infranchise history.

- The Rams defense forced theCardinals to go 1-of-11 (9 pct.) on thirddown. It was the fourth time this sea-son St. Louis has held an opponent to12 percent or less on third down.

- S Craig Dahl recorded his first interception of his career when hepicked off Anderson in the second quarter and returned it 23 yardsto the St. Louis 33. The interception led to a 20-yard Josh Brownfield goal. Dahl added a sack in the fourth quarter, his first of theseason and third career.

RB Steven Jackson

- K Josh Brown converted four field goals of 28, 52, 20 and 43yards. The performance marked Browns seventh career gamewith four field goals, tying his career-high.

- DT Fred Robbins recorded two sacks, his fifth career gamewith two sacks and his second consecutive game with at leastone sack. Robbins now has five sacks this season and 33.5 forhis career.

- WR Danny Amendolareturned three punts for 82yards, a 27.3-yard averageand a long of 39 yards.The 39-yard punt is hissecond longest return ofthe season.

- CB Bradley Fletchernotched his third intercep-tion of the year when hepicked off Hall in the thirdquarter and returned it oneyard. Fletcher leads the team in interceptions.

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WEEK 14: ST. LOUIS RAMS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Overall Regular Season Series: Rams lead series, 38-30

Overall Postseason Series: Saints lead 1-0

Rams Regular Season Home Record vs. Saints: 19-16

Rams Regular Season Road Record vs. Saints: 19-14

Current Streak: Saints, one game (2009)

Rams Longest Streak: Five games, two times (1975-77, 1983-85)

Saints Longest Streak: Seven games (1990-93) Regular Season Point Total: Rams 1,535 - Saints 1,367

Most Points, Rams: 45, two times, Rams 45-28 (1971), Rams 45-31 (1980)

Most Points, Saints: 40, Saints 40-21 (1989)

Most Points, both teams: 76, Rams 45-31 (1980)

Fewest Points, Rams: 0, Saints 6-0 (1986)

Fewest Points, Saints: 0, Rams 24-0 (1974)

Fewest Points, both teams: 6, Saints 6-0 (1986)

THE SERIES AT A GLANCEFormer Rams:

Saints Assistant Head Coach/Linebackers Coach Joe Vitt served as as

tant head coach/defensive backs coach for the L.A. Rams from 1992-94

Vitt later served as assistant head coach/linebackers coach for the St. Lo

Rams from 2004-05, serving as head coach for the final 11 games of 20

Saints LB Scott Shanle was chosen by the Rams in the seventh round

(251st overall) of 2003 NFL Draft. Saints DE Anthony Hargrove was a third-round choice (91st overall) of

Rams in the 2004 NFL Draft and started 19 games as a Ram from 2004-

Former Saints:

Rams Running Backs Coach Sylvester Croom played center for the N

Orleans Saints in 1975.

Rams Strength Coach Rock Gullickson was the Strength and

Conditioning Coach for the Saints from 2000-05.

Rams CB Quincy Butlerspent time on the Saints practice squad in 20

Rams FB Mike Karney played five seasons with the Saints after being

selected by the team in the fifth round (156th overall) of the 2004 NFL D

Missouri Ties:

Saints Defensive CoordinatorGregg Williams attended N.E. Missouri Stat

Saints QB Chase Daniel holds University of Missouri records with 13,485yards of total offense and 111 career touchdowns (101 passing, 10 rushing).

Saints RB Ladell Betts is a native of Blue Springs, Mo.

Louisiana Ties:

Rams DE James Hall attended St. Augustine High School in New Orle

Rams P Donnie Jones is a Baton Rouge, La native and attended LSU

Coaching Connections:

Saints Offensive Line/Running Game Coach Aaron Kromercoached w

Rams Secondary/Cornerbacks Coach Clayton Lopez for the Oakland

Raiders in 2004.

Saints Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Dan Dalrymple coache

Rams G Jacob Bell at Miami (Ohio).

NFL Teammate Connections:

Saints TE Jeremy Shockey (2002-07) played with Rams S James Bu

(2005-08), DT Fred Robbins (2004-09) and S Craig Dahl (2007-08) for

New York Giants.

Saints S Darren Sharperand Rams T Adam Goldberg were teammat

with the Minnesota Vikings from 2005-06.

Saints QB Drew Brees and Rams QB A.J. Feeley played together in S

Diego in 2005.

College Teammate Connections:

Saints DE Anthony Hargrove was teammates of Rams S James Butl

at Georgia Tech.

Saints WR Devery Henderson was teammates of Rams P Donnie Jo

at Louisiana State University.

Saints C Jonathan Goodwin and Rams DE James Hall played togeth

at Michigan.

Saints CB Malcolm Jenkins was a teammate of Rams LBs Larry Graand James Laurinaitis at Ohio State University.

Saints CB Leigh Torrence and Rams S Oshiomogho Atogwe were

teammates at Stanford University.

Saints K Garrett Hartley and DT Remi Ayodele played with Rams QB

Sam Bradford at Oklahoma.

Saints QB Chase Daniel and Rams WR Danario Alexanderwere teamm

at Missouri.

Saints WR Courtney Roby and CB Tracy Porterplayed with Rams T

Rodger Saffold at Indiana.

Saints S Roman Harperand Rams RB Kenneth Darby were teamma

at Alabama.

Saints LB Ramon Humberplayed with Rams S Craig Dahl at North

Dakota State.

Saints LB Scott Shanle and Rams K Josh Brown were teammates at

Nebraska.

NOTABLE CONNECTIONS

REGULAR SEASON SERIES HISTORYRegular Season

Rams lead series, 38-29Year Result Location1967 Rams, 27-13 NO1969 Rams, 36-17 LA

1970 Rams, 30-17 NORams, 34-16 LA1971 Saints, 24-20 NO

Rams, 45-28 LA1972 Rams, 34-14 LA

Saints, 19-16 NO1973 Rams, 29-7 LA

Rams, 24-13 NO1974 Rams, 24-0 LA

Saints, 20-7 NO1975 Rams, 38-14 LA

Rams, 14-7 NO1976 Rams, 16-10 NO

Rams, 33-14 LA1977 Rams, 14-7 LA

Saints, 27-26 NO1978 Rams, 26-20 NO

Saints, 10-3 LA1979 Rams, 35-17 NOSaints, 29-14 LA

1980 Rams, 45-31 LARams, 27-7 NO

1981 Saints, 23-17 NOSaints, 21-13 LA

1983 Rams, 30-27 LARams, 26-24 NO

1984 Rams, 28-10 NORams, 34-21 LA

1985 Rams, 28-10 LASaints, 29-3 NO

1986 Saints, 6-0 NO

Rams, 26-13 LA1987 Saints, 37-10 NO

Saints, 31-14 LA1988 Rams, 12-10 NO

Saints, 14-10 LA

1989 Saints, 40-21 LARams, 20-17 (OT) NO1990 Saints, 24-20 LA

Saints, 20-17 NO1991 Saints, 24-7 NO

Saints, 24-17 LA1992 Saints, 13-10 NO

Saints, 37-14 LA1993 Saints, 37-6 LA

Rams, 23-20 NO1994 Saints, 37-34 NO

Saints, 31-15 LA1995 Rams, 17-13 STL

Saints, 19-10 NO1996 Rams, 26-10 NO

Rams, 14-13 STL1997 Rams, 38-24 STL

Rams, 34-27 NO1998 Saints, 24-17 STLSaints, 24-3 NO

1999 Rams, 43-12 STLRams, 30-14 NO

2000 Saints, 31-24 STLRams, 26-21 NO

2001 Saints, 34-31 STLRams, 34-21 NO

2004 Saints, 28-25 (OT) STL2005 Rams, 28-17 STL2007 Rams, 37-29 NO2009 Saints, 28-23 STL

Rams (rank) Saints (rank)19.3 (25) Points Per Game 24.9 (8)314.7 (25) Total Offense 389.4 (3)105.5 (20) Rush Offense 98.5 (25)209.2 (28) Pass Offense 290.9 (3)31:39 (7t) Time Of Possession Average 31:28 (9)19.8 (9t) Opponent Points Per Game 18.9 (5)

333.0 (14) Total Defense 307.1 (9)103.5 (14) Rush Defense 107.8 (15t)229.5 (19) Pass Defense 199.3 (3)

35/244 Sacks Made/Yards 23/15610/126 Interceptions By/Yards 7/91+5 (9) Turnover Differential -4 (22)

11.7 (7) Punt Return Average 8.4 (20)20.7 (25) Kickoff Return Average 22.4 (16)8.6 (15) Punt Coverage 12.8 (28)

25.4 (28) Kickoff Coverage 24.1 (21)66/45.3 Punts/Average 39/47.3

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THE HEAD COACHES

STEVESPAGNUOLO

NFL Coaching Year: 12th year

Rams Head Coach: 2nd year

Regular Season: 7-21 (.250)

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.

SEANPAYTON

NFL Coaching Year: 14th year

Saints Head Coach: 5th year

Regular Season: 47-29 (.618)

Postseason: 4-1 (.800)

Sean Payton, who has quickly molded New Orleans into one of t

NFL's elite teams, guided the Saints to their first-ever champions

on February 7, 2010 when they defeated the Indianapolis Colts,

17, in Super Bowl XLIV.

In his opening season, Payton led the Saints to the NFC

Championship Game for the first time in club history. The Saints

also posted a 10-6 record and won the NFC South title that seas

as Payton was a unanimous choice for NFL Coach of the Year.

Serving as the club's play-caller, Payton's presided over the mos

prolific offense in the NFL, leading the league in yards per game

three-of-his four seasons at the helm and finishing first in scoring2008 and 2009.

Payton arrived in New Orleans following a three-year stint with th

Dallas Cowboys, serving as the assistant head coach/passing ga

coordinator in 2005 after spending his first two seasons as assist

head coach/quarterbacks. In 2005, the Cowboys tied for second

the NFC with 318 first downs.

Prior to coming Dallas, Payton spent four years with the New Yo

Giants (1999-2002), the last three seasons as offensive coordina

Payton also previously worked for the Philadelphia Eagles (1997

1998) as quarterbacks coach.

Payton earned a degree in communications at Eastern Illinois,

where he departed with a school-record 10,665 passing yards, th

the third-highest total in NCAA Division I-AA history. A three-time

American, Payton had brief playing stops with Chicago of the Are

Football League, the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Foot

League, and the Chicago Bears in 1987.

Inducted into the Eastern Illinois Hall of Fame in 2000, Payton

coached collegiately at San Diego State (1988-89, 1992-93), Ind

State (1990-91), and Miami (Ohio) in 1994-95.

Payton was born December 29, 1963 in San Mateo, Calif., and

raised in Naperville, Ill. He and his wife Beth have a daughter,

Meghan, and a son, Connor.

PAYTON, AT A GLANCE

2006- New Orleans Saints Head Coach

2005 Dallas Cowboys Assistant Head Coach/

Passing Coordinator

2003-2004 Dallas Cowboys Assistant Head Coach/

Quarterbacks

2000-2002 New York Giants Offensive Coordinator

1999 New York Giants Quarterbacks

1997-1998 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterbacks

1996 University of Illinois Quarterbacks

1994-1995 Miami (Ohio) University Co-Offensive Coordinator/

Quarterbacks

1992-1993 San Diego State Univ. Running Backs

1990-1991 Indiana State Univ. Quarterbacks/Receivers1988-1989 San Diego State Univ. Graduate Assistant


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WR Brandon Gibson Led the Rams with six catches for 54yards in win at Arizona. Ranks second among Rams with 40 catch-es and 425 yards on the season.

LT Rodger Saffold Second-round pick is the only NFL rookieto start all of his teams 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 72ndconsecutive game in Week 13, sixth-longest active streak amongNFL centers.

RG Adam Goldberg Has played in 92 career games with 54starts and two years ago was the only offensive lineman in the NFLto start at four different positions during the season (LT, RT, LG, RG).

RT Jason Smith Former second-overall pick has started 11 ofthe teams 12 games at right tackle this season.

TE Billy Bajema Crafty veteran blocker and pass catcher has

13 receptions for 145 yards on the season and recorded his firsttwo touchdown catches of his career two weeks ago in Denver.

WR Danny Amendola Leads the Rams with 65 receptions for551 yards and is tied for the team lead with three touchdown catch-es. Ranks third in the NFL with 24 receptions on third down thisseason.

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

ed 268-of-442 passes (60.6 pct.) for 2,653 yards and 17 touch-downs. Recently set an NFL rookie record with 169 attempts with-out an interception.

FB Mike Karney Second-year Ram has helped Steven

Jackson rush for 985 yards this season.

RB Steven Jackson Two-time Pro Bowler became Rams all-time leading rusher in Week 7. Ranks fourth in NFC with 985 rush-

ing yards.

KEY CONTRIBUTORS

TE Daniel Fells Has 28 receptions for 251 yards on the sea-son after three-catch performance in win over Cardinals.

RB Kenneth Darby Has rushed for 100 yards on 33 carriesand has scored three touchdowns, including a one-yard run in

Denver.

WR Laurent Robinson Caught two passes for 24 yards atArizona to give him 25 for 236 on the season.

WR Danario Alexander Rookie caught two passes for 20yards last week to give him 11 for 193 in four games on the year.

OFFENSELDE Chris Long Has at least one sack in five of his last sevegames and has a career-best 6.5 sacks on the season. LeadsRams with 14 quarterback pressures and 15 quarterback hits.

LDT Fred Robbins - Eleven-year veteran recorded 2.0 sacks week vs. Cardinals. Has 5.0 sacks and 19 tackles, including threfor loss, and eight quarterback hits on the year.

RDT Gary Gibson Has recorded 26 tackles and three quarte

back hits while starting every game this season.

RDE James Hall Leads the Rams with 7.5 sacks and leads aSt. Louis defensive linemen with 41 tackles on the year.

SLB David Vobora Received first start of the season last weat Will linebacker and recorded two tackles in win over Arizona. eight stops on the season and is a key special teams contributor

MLB James Laurinaitis Rams leading tackler with 92 stops the season. Also has three sacks and five passes defensed.

WLB Chris Chamberlain Has eight tackles on defense with tstarts at Will linebacker. Is a key special teams contributor andleads the team with 13 tackles in the kicking game.

LCB Ron Bartell Leads Rams with 13 passes defensed thisseason and has 54 tackles on the year.

RCB Bradley Fletcher Leads team with three interceptions apicking off Max Hall in win over Cardinals. Ranks third on the teawith 68 tackles and nine passes defensed on the season.

SS Craig Dahl Recorded first career interception last weekand third career sack. Has 64 tackles on the season after loggingsix stops last week, including one for loss. Also has 12 specialteams stops on the year.

FS Oshiomogho Atogwe Ranks second among Ramsdefenders with 69 tackles and also has five quarterback hits this

season. Recorded a sack and six total tackles in win over ArizonHad one tackle for loss vs. Cardinals.

KEY CONTRIBUTORS

S James Butler Sixth-year veteran has two interceptionsand 26 tackles on the year.

CB Justin King Has logged 16 tackles while manning thenickel cornerback spot this season.

DE George Selvie Rookie seventh-round draft pick has 1.5sacks, 17 total tackles, including two for loss, and three quarterbhits on the year.

LB Larry Grant Has 22 tackles and two sacks on the seasowhile playing Will linebacker.

LB Bryan Kehl Joined the Rams prior to Week 2. Has 11tackles on defense and eight on special teams.

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RB Steven Jackson raced into Rams histo-

ry in Week 7 as his 110-yard effort in

Tampa Bay pushed him past Hall of Famer

Eric Dickerson and into the top spot on the

franchises all-time rushing list.

During pregame warmups prior to the

Rams Week 8 win over Carolina, Jackson

donned a pair of rec specs goggles that

Dickerson famously wore. Jackson made

the gesture as a way to honor Dickerson.

Jackson entered the season ranked third

in franchise history in rushing. In Week 4, he passed Marshall Faulk

(6,959) to move into second place on the franchises all-time rushing

list and now sits ahead of Dickerson as well.

Rams Career Rushing Yards Leaders

Yards

Steven Jackson (2004- ) 7,692

Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 7,245

Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 6,959Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 6,186

Dick Bass (1960-69) 5,417

JACKSON STANDS ALONE

RB Steven Jackson

RB Steven Jackson is on the cusp of running his streak of consetive 1,000-yard seasons to six. Last year, Jackson became the running back in Rams history to record five consecutive 1,000-yrushing seasons as he passed the previous team record of four csecutive seasons set by Hall of Fame RB Eric Dickerson.

Jackson is 10th in the NFL. With 985 yards this year, he needs 15 Sunday to reach 1,000. Since becoming a starter in 20Jackson posted yearly rushing totals of 1,046, 1,528, 1,002, 1,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 Dickerson7,245 yards

Marshall Faulk6,959 yards

Steven Jackso7,692 yards

Lawrence McCutcheon

6,186 yards

Dick Bass

5,417 yards

With a 102-yard performance last week inArizona, RB Steven Jackson tied MarshallFaulk for second most 100-yard rushinggames in team history. Jacksons big dayin the desert was his 27th 100-yard gameof his career and fourth of the season.

Jacksons previous 100-yard games this

season include 110 yards on 22 carries inWeek 7 against the Buccaneers; 109 yardsin Week 6 against San Diego; and a sea-son-best 114 yards in Week 5 at Detroit.

The Rams travel to New Orleans this weekto face the Saints as Jackson aims to move ahead of Faulk. Whenthe Saints visited St. Louis last season, Jackson rushed for 131 yardson 26 carries.

Career 100-yard Games in Rams History

Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 38Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 27Steven Jackson (2004- ) 27

Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 22

CENTURY MARK

RB Steven Jackson

RB Steven Jackson scored the only touch-down of last weeks game when he racedto the end zone from 27 yards out. It washis fourth touchdown of the season.

In Week 10 at San Francisco, Jacksonstouchdown run allowed him to passDeacon Dan Towler for the third-most

rushing touchdowns in franchise history.SJ39 now stands alone with 45 on hiscareer.

Rams Career Rushing Touchdown LeadersTD

Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 58Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 56Steven Jackson (2004- ) 45

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

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Last week in Arizona, the Cardinals

jumped out to a 6-0 lead before a first-

quarter Rams field goal made it a

three-point game early.

First quarter success has been key for

St. Louis this season. The Rams have

given up just 32 points in the openingquarter all season, and have allowed

just one field goal during the first quar-

ter of their six home games.

The 32 first quarter points allowed this

season is the sixth fewest given up by

any team in the NFL this season. St.

Louis has scored 54 points in the first

quarter, tied for 12th most in the NFL

in the opening frame.

In addition, St. Louis has outscored its opponents 54-32 in the f

quarter this season. The Rams +22 point differential in the f

quarter is the seventh best mark in the NFL.

First Quarter Scoring Differential in 2010

Team 1st Quarter Scoring Diff.

New Orleans Saints +58

Philadelphia Eagles +51

Oakland Raiders +45

Cleveland Browns +34

San Francisco 49ers +30

New York Giants +29

St. Louis Rams +25

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 he has 30 recep-tions this season. With 311 career catches, Jackson ranks ninth inteam history in the category.

Since 2006, Jackson has registered 249 receptions for 2,028 receiv-ing yards (8.2-yard average). During that time, Jacksons 249 recep-tions and his 2,028 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 273 2,009 7.4 74 12Frank Gore/SF 255 2,152 8.4 48 9Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 251 2,091 8.3 57t 15Steven Jackson / STL 249 2,028 8.1 64t 5L. Tomlinson/SD-NYJ 235 1,906 8.1 51t 7

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 311 in Jacksons career.

RB Steven Jackson has shown the ability

to contribute in the rushing game and in

the receiving game. Since the start of the

2006 season, Jackson leads the NFL with

119.4 yards from scrimmage per game

(minimum 50 games).

Since 2006, Jackson has 1,669 touches

for 8,001 yards. His touches and scrim-

mage yards are the most over that time

period.

This season, Jackson ranks fifth in theNFC and 10th in the NFL with 1,235 scrimmage yards.

In 2006, Jackson recorded 2,334 yards from scrimmage, the f

highest single-season total in NFL history. That season Jack

rushed for 1,528 yards and 13 touchdowns on 346 attempts.

added 806 yards receiving on 90 catches. The 90 catches rank s

in NFL history in one season among running backs.

Yards From Scrimmage/Game Leaders, 2006-Present

Games Touches Yards Yds/Ga

Steven Jackson / STL 67 1,669 8,001 119.4

Adrian Peterson / MIN 58 1,264 6,768 116.7Frank Gore / SF 70 1,499 7,958 113.7

L. Tomlinson / SD-NYJ 73 1,589 7,823 105.7

Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 61 1,100 6,027 97.2

JACK OF ALL TRADES

RB Steven Jackson

A week after becoming the franchisesall-time leading rusher, Steven Jacksonmade another move towards a signifi-cant Rams record.

With 64 total yards in Week 8 againstCarolina (59 rushing, 4 receiving),Jackson passed WR Henry Ellard forfourth in franchise history in yards fromscrimmage.

Three weeks ago, Jackson became thefourth Ram and 80th player in NFL his-tory to reach 10,000 career scrimmageyards. This season, Jackson ranks fifthin the NFC and 10th in the NFL with1,235 scrimmage yards.

Jackson now has 10,229 career scrimmage yards. Ellard, whoplayed for the Rams from 1983-93 and later coached the teams widereceivers, posted 9,816 total yards while wearing the horns.

Rams All-Time Leaders, Yards From ScrimmageYears Rushing Rec. Total

Isaac Bruce 1994-07 150 14,109 14,259

Torry Holt 1999-08 57 12,660 12,717

Marshall Faulk 1999-05 6,959 4,071 11,030

Steven Jackson 2004- 7,692 2,537 10,229

Henry Ellard 1983-93 55 9,761 9,816

MAKING HISTORY

RB Steven Jackson

STARTING FAST

In Week 8, LB James Laurinaitis ende

a Panthers first quarter drive with an

interception. The big play was one of

many made by the Rams in the openi

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In Week 11, QB Sam Bradford set new

franchise records for completions and

attempts yards by a rookie, and two

weeks ago in Denver he set the Rams

rookie record for touchdown passes

(17).

Through 12 games, Bradford is on pace

to challenge several NFL rookie passing

records. Peyton Manning currently

holds the top NFL rookie marks for com-pletions, attempts, passing yards and

touchdown passes by a rookie. Heres a

look at Bradfords pace compared to

Mannings records and where Bradford

projects to rank all-time among NFL rookies.

NFL Rookie Passing RecordsStatistic Record Sams Pace Where Hed Ran

Passing Yards 3,739 3,537 2

Completions 326 357 1

Attempts 575 589 1

Touchdown Passes 26 23 2

Sam Bradford, the top overall pick in Aprils draft, is the only rookiequarterback to start all of his teams games this season. Bradfordhas led the Rams to a 6-6 record while passing for 2,653 yardswith 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Two weeks ago inDenver, he became the first rookie quarterback in NFL history topass for 300 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in aroad victory.

Below is a look at how Bradford has fared in his first 12 starts com-pared to other NFL signal callers who were first-round draft picks.

NFL Rookie Starting Quarterbacks, Through 12 StartsPlayer Comp.% Yards TDs INTs Rating

Peyton Manning 55.7 2,810 19 23 67.3

Mark Sanchez 53.2 2,049 11 17 63.7

Matt Ryan 61.0 2,625 13 6 91.2

Ben Roethlisberger 66.4 2,224 13 8 97.5

Joe Flacco 61.0 2,276 12 9 82.3

Sam Bradford 60.6 2,653 17 10 81.0

HEY ROOKIE!

QB Sam Bradfords numbers through 12 starts compare favorably with other quarterbacks chosen in

the first round in recent years.

Last week, QB Sam Bradford was namedthe NFLs Offensive Rookie of the Month

for the month of November. Bradford also

took home the honor in October, making

him the first quarterback to win two rookie

of the month awards and first No. 1 overall

pick to double up on the award.

Bradfords November award came after he

completed 79 of 121 passes (65.3 percent)

for 792 yards with six touchdowns and one

interception for a 96.8 passer rating. He

capped his strong month with a 300-yard,

3-touchdown performance in a win at

Denver. St. Louis victory over the Broncos was Bradfords first 300-yard game and first 3-touchdown game, and he threw just one inter-

ception on 121 attempts in November.

The former Heisman Trophy winner is one of just seven players to

win multiple Offensive Rookie of the Month awards and hes the first

Ram to ever do so.

Bradfords rookie season has also drawn notice from his peers. In a

recent survey conducted by The Sporting News, 100 players were

asked to identify the most impressive 2010 rookie. Bradford received

the most votes of any player as he was mentioned on 49 of the 100

ballots cast.

HONOR ROLL

QB Sam Bradford

Earlier this season, QB Sam Bradford set

an NFL rookie record by throwing 169

consecutive passes without an intercep-

tion. Tampa Bays Bruce Gradkowski

held the previous mark with 146 attempts

without an interception in 2006.

Bradfords streak is the third longest in

team history, trailing only Mark Bulger

(249, 2005-06) and Roman Gabriel (206,

1968-69). Hes thrown just two intercep-

tions in the last seven games.

The former Heisman Trophy winner has

thrown just 10 interceptions this season on 442 attempts. Wit

strong finish, Bradford could challenge former Lions QB Cha

Batchs NFL rookie record for the lowest interception percenta

Bradfords current interception percentage is at 2.3, while Batch

intercepted on just 1.98 percent of his passes during his rookie y

of 1998.

HANDLING WITH CARE

QB Sam Bradford

RECORD PACE

QB Sam Bradford

Rookie quarterbacks can expect to be

blitzed frequently, particularly when

preparing to face an aggressive defensive

coordintor like the Saints Gregg Williams.

Sam Bradford has stood tall against the

blitz this season. According to

Statspass.com, Bradford has been blitzed

on 150 of his 442 pass attempts this sea-

son. Only Atlantas Matt Ryan has seen

more blitzes on pass plays.

Bradford has completed 60 percent of his

passes against the blitz and has thrown

seven touchdowns and just one interception when the oppon

rushes five or more defenders.

POISE UNDER PRESSURE

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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 Cardinals, St. Louis sacked Arizo

quarterbacks four times to give them 35 sacks on the season a

team, which is tied for third in the NFL. St. Louis is just one off

pace for the league lead (36) and ranks second in the NFL in s

yardage with 244.

In their Week 6 win over San Diego, the Rams sacked Philip Riv

seven 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.

The Rams have already surpassed the teams sack total from

season. In 2009, the club had 25 sacks in 16 games. St. Louis ra

sixth in the NFL in sacks per pass play as theyve reached the q

terback on 8.12 percent of passes attempted against them.

2010 NFL Leaders, Team Sacks

Team Sacks

1t. Oakland Raiders 36

1t. Pittsburgh Steelers 36

3t. St. Louis Rams 35

3t. Green Bay Packers 353t. New York Giants 35

6. San Diego Chargers 34

7. Tennessee Titans 33

8t. Philadelphia Eagles 32

9t. Detroit Lions 32

SACK ATTACK

DE James Hall drops Philip Rivers for one of his two sacks in Week 6. Hall had two of St. Louis

seven sacks in the teams win over San Diego, and the Rams now have 35 as a team this seaso

The Rams ability to get off

the field on third down defen-

sively has been a crucial part

of their success this season.

Last week in Arizona, the

Cardinals converted just 1-of-

11 (9 pct.) on third down. St.

Louis has been among the

eagues best on third down

defense throughout the sea-son.

The Rams rank second in the NFL on third down as opponents are

converting just 31.8 percent against St. Louis.

Sundays performance was one of many stellar ones by the Rams

when it comes to third down defense. Their win in Arizona marked the

fourth time this season theyve held their opponent to 12 percent or

ess on third down

Two weeks ago at Denver, the Broncos were just 1-of-9 on third down

(11 pct.). In Week 10 against San Francisco, St. Louis held the 49ers

to 0-of-11 on third down. It was the best third down showing by a

Rams defense since New England went 0-for-11 Dec. 11, 1983.

In Week 4, 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 Defense

Team Conversion %

1. Chicago Bears 31.7

2. St. Louis Rams 31.8

3. New York Giants 32.7

4. Pittsburgh Steelers 33.5

5. Washington Redskins 34.0

THIRD-DOWN POUND

S Craig Dahl and DE C.J. Ah You stop Knowshon

Moreno short of the marker on third down in Denver.

Steve Spagnuolos swarming defense

has seen a dramatic increase in take-

aways this season, which have played a

major factor in each of the teams five

wins.

The Rams intercepted two passes in last

weeks win at Arizona. St. Louis took its

first lead of the day when it turned Craig

Dahls second-quarter pick into a Josh

Brown field goal.

St. Louis now has 19 takeaways this

season and in 12 games, and they have nearly equaled their 2009

total. Last year, St. Louis forced 20 turnovers all season. Rams

defenders intercepted eight passes in 2009, a number they sur-

passed last week when Dahl recorded the teams ninth last week.

CB Bradley Fletcher had the teams other interception.

St. Louis is plus-5 in turnover ratio this season, 10th best in the NFL.

In 2009, the Rams finished the season tied for 30th with a minus-13

turnover ratio.

St. Louis has forced 15 fumbles as a team, which is fifth most in the

NFL. The New York Giants lead the league with 25.

TAKE IT AWAY

S Craig Dahl

The Rams win in Arizona last weekwas largely a result of their ability tocreate big plays with their passdefense.

St. Louis sacked Cardinals quarter-backs four times and came away withtwo interceptions. In addition,

Arizonas three quarterbacks com-bined to complete just 37.9 percent oftheir passes (11-of-29).

The Rams have been among theleagues best this season when itcomes to opponent completion percentage. St. Louis opponentsconnecting on just 57.8 percent of their throws this season, whicthe eighth-lowest percentage in the NFL. Its one of many arwhere the Rams have seen marked improvement this year. In 20St. Louis allowed completions on 64.2 percent of passes throagainst it, which ranked 27th in the NFL.

NO FLY ZONE

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Last April, the Rams were thrilled to find

Indiana T Rodger Saffold available at thetop 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 12

games, and the former Hoosier is the only

rookie left tackle to start every game for his

team this season. According to

Statspass.com, Saffold has allowed only

two sacks all season.

Recently, Rams RB Steven Jackson and KJosh Brown showed up to practice wearingblue t-shirts that read, Vote Don Jones forPro Bowl 2010. The shirts were specialordered by teammate Hank Fraley asRams players are voicing their opinion onwhich punter should represent the NFC inHawaii.

Through 12 games, Jones is eighth in theNFL and fifth in the NFC with a gross punt-ing average of 45.3 yards per kick. Healso ranks second in the NFL and secondin the NFC in net punting average (40.8).

Jones specialty is pinning opponents deep in their own territorycurrently is tied for fifth in the NFL with 23 punts inside the oppone20 yard line this season.

Last week, Jones averaged 50.0 yards on four punts and loggenet average of 45.5 yards per attempt. In Week 10 in San FrancisJones turned in perhaps his most impressive single game perfoance of his career. He punted 10 times for a 43.7 average and dallow a single punt to be returned, making him the only punter inNFL this season to produce a game with 0 return yards on nin

more punts.

The Rams signed Jones as a restricted free agent prior to the 2season, and during his time in St. Louis, Jones ranks second amNFL punters in gross and net average.

NFL Leaders in Gross Punting Avg., 2007-presentGross Avg.

1. Shane Lechler, OAK 49.42. Donnie Jones, STL 47.43. Andy Lee, SF 47.24. Mat McBriar 46.95. Mike Scifres 46.1

NFL Leaders in Net Punting Avg., 2007-present

Net Avg.1. Shane Lechler, OAK 41.92. Donnie Jones, STL 40.83. Andy Lee, SF 39.94. Matt McBriar, DAL 39.85. Dustin Colquitt, KC 39.3

*Min. 120 p

KICKING IT

P Donnie Jones

BLOCK PARTY

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 73rd 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 1,000-ya

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

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

C Jason Brown

The Rams ability to protect the foot-ball paid big dividends this season. St.Louis won the turnover battle 2-1 atArizona last week and didnt commit aturnover in its 36-33 win at Denver inWeek 12.

St. Louis has just three giveaways inits last seven games and is tied for thesixth fewest in the NFL this seasonwith 14. In their last seven games, the

Rams have committed zero turnoversin four of those contests.

RB Steven Jackson has set a high barwhen it comes to protecting the foot-ball, having touched the ball 290times so far this season without a single fumble.

The Rams all-time leading rusher has been responsible for only 13lost fumbles in his illustrious Rams career, in which he has logged1,808 carries and 311 receptions, one every 163 touches.

PROTECTION PLAN

QB Sam Bradford and C Jason Brown

K Josh Brown was a perfect 4-of-4 on fieldgoals in last weeks win at Arizona, includ-ing a 52-yard kick that tied the game in thesecond quarter.

It was his second kick from 50 yards ormore this season. Brown hit six field goalsof 50-plus yards in 2008 and 2009, tyingthe team record for most field goals from50-plus in a season. His 2008 and 09seasons are tied with Tony Zendejas for

most 50-yard field goals in a season inteam history.

Since entering the NFL in 2003, Brown has made 27 field goals from50-plus yards, most among active kickers during that time. His 67.5percentage on field goals of 50 yards are more is second best since03.

Most 50+ yard Field Goals Since 2003(active kickers)

50+ FG Pct.Josh Brown 27 67.5Jason Hanson 24 70.6Sebastian Janikowski 23 51.1John Kasay 19 51.4

Neil Rackers 17 48.6

DOWN TOWN JOSH BROWN

K Josh Brown


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LB James Laurinaitis led all NFL rookie linebackers in tackles in 2009,

and hes again at the top of the charts among Rams this season. The

second-year pro leads St. Louis with 92 stops this season and is well

on his way to a second-consecutive season with at least 100 tackles.

Laurinaitis rarely comes off the field, and his ability to help in the pass-

ing game has been a huge asset for the Rams. The former Ohio State

Buckeye has five passes defensed, one interception and three sacks

on the year. Among Rams, only starting cornerbacks Ron Bartell (13)

and Bradley Fletcher (9) have more pass breakups. On Denvers final

drive two weeks ago, the Broncos targeted TE Daniel Graham deep

down the field, but Laurinaitis got a hand in and knocked the ball loose

to help preserve the victory.

MAN IN THE MIDDLE

In June, Rams S Oshiomogho O.J.Atogwe signed a long-term extension withthe Rams that will keep him in St. Louis for

the foreseeable future. That deal camebecause hes shown a knack for makingbig plays in his career.

Since becoming a full-time starter in 2006,S Oshiomogho Atogwe has 42 combinedforced fumbles and interceptions (22forced fumbles, 20 interceptions), most inthe NFL during that time.

Atogwe has 21 career interceptions and 20since the start of 2006. Atogwes 20 interceptions are fifth most inNFL during that time, trailing only Philadelphia CB Asante Sam(36), Green Bay CB Charles Woodson (30), Baltimore S Ed R(28) and Washingtons DeAngelo Hall (24).

Atogwe has two interceptions and three forced fumbles this seaTwo weeks ago in Denver, he stripped the ball from RB KnowsMoreno in the third quarter, and LB Nail Diggs recovered. The Rwere able to turn the takeaway into seven points on a Kenneth Drun.

In Steve Spagnuolos defense, Atogwe is often given the opportuto blitz, and he has two sacks this season, including one last weeCardinals QB Max Hall.

BIG PLAY O.J.

S Oshiomogho Atogwe

Linebacker James Laurinaitis is having another productive season as he leads the Rams in tackles

and has made numerous plays in the passing game.

DE James Halls 11th NFL season has been an extremely productiveone for the veteran leader of St. Louis defense. He leads the teamwith 7.5 sacks on the year and has also recorded 41 tackles, includ-ing two for loss. Hall is also tied for fifth in the NFL with four forcedfumbles this season.

The Michigan product has two games this year with 2.0 sacks, Week4 against Seattle and Week 6 versus San Diego.

Hall now has 54.0 career sacks and has already surpassed his 2009total of 4.5 sacks in 14 games. With 7.5 sacks on the year, Hall is tied

for 11th in the NFC in sacks.

A HALL OF A PLAYER

DE James Hall has 7.5 sacks this season, which is already more than his 2009 total. Hes seen heresacking Donovan McNabb in Week 3.

In the Rams win over the Cardinals last

week, Arizona gained 109 yards on its first

two drives but came away with a combined

six points on those posessions thanks to

strong stands by St. Louis defense.

Throughout the season, the Rams have

been one of the stingiest in the NFL when

it comes to protecting their end zone.

St. Louis has given up just 22 total touch-downs this year, seventh fewest in the

NFL. Opponents have scored just five

rushing touchdowns against the Rams, which is tied for the t

fewest in the NFL.

Arizonas six first-quarter points were the only ones allowed by

Rams all day, and St. Louis is now ninth in the NFL in scoring defe

as its giving up just 19.8 points per game on the year.

NFL Leaders, Fewest Touchdowns AllowedTDs Allowed

1. Green Bay Packers 172. Pittsburgh Steelers 18

3. Baltimore Ravens 194t. Chicago Bears 214t. New York Jets 214t. Tennessee Titans 217. St. Louis Rams 228. New Orleans Saints 249. Miami Dolphins 2510. New York Giants 26

ACCESS DENIED

Coach Steve Spagnuolo


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

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

On the season, St. Louis is tied for 10th in the NFL in red z

defense. Opponents have scored touchdowns on 47.1 percen

their drives inside the St. Louis 20-yard line. In all, the Rams h

given up just 150 points on 35 possessions by their opponents in

their 20, which is tied for the seventh fewest points allowed in the

zone this season.

In their Week 13 win at Arizona, the Rams held the Cardinals to nine points on three field goals, but St. Louis red zone defense w

nt called upon because the Cardinals never reached the Rams

yard line.

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.

The Rams defense has shown

marked improvement in several areas

this season as the team has itself in

the midst of the NFC West race at the

start of December.

St. Louis is tied for 9th in the NFL in

scoring defense after finishing 31st

last season. The Rams are giving up

one fewer touchdown a game to

opponents this season as theyreallowing 19.8 points per game this

season compared to 27.3 in 2009.

The Rams have also seen an

improvement in their run defense as

theyre allowing 103.5 yards per game (14th in the NFL) compared to

137.6 (27th) a year ago.

In addition, the Rams have 35 sacks on the season as a team, which

has already surpassed their 2009 total of 25. On third downs, the St.

Louis ranks second in the NFL, allowing 31.8 percent. In 2009, they

were 29th (43.5).

STEPPING FORWARD

LB James Laurinaitis

In last Sundays win at Arizona, the

Rams were credited with two sacks

allowed. They also gave up two

sacks in Week 12 at Denver and

allowed zero sacks against the

Falcons in Week 11, giving them

just four sacks allowed in the

teams last 108 attempts.

The Rams have allowed 24 sacks

on the season, tied for 14th fewest

in the league this year. They rank

11th in the NFL in fewest sacksallowed per pass play at 5.43 per-

cent. In 2009, St. Louis gave up a

sack on 8.1 percent of its passes. St. Louis has benefitted from

continuity up front as the five regular starters have combined for

just one missed start this season.

SERVE AND PROTECT

T Jason Smith

WR Brandon Gibson has found a mid-

season grooved that has paid off for

the Rams offense.

The second-year receiver battled a

hamstring injury near the end of train-

ing camp that caused him to be inac-

tive the first two weeks of the season.

In all, he caught 12 passes in the

teams first seven games. Hes

responded with 28 receptions in the

last five games, the most among all

Rams receivers during that time period.

In last weeks win at Arizona, the second-year pro led the Rams

with six catches for 54 yards, and hes led the team in catches in

two of the last four weeks. Gibson also has two touchdown catch

on the year.

GIBSONS GRABS

WR Brandon Gibson

In 2009, CB Bradley Fletchers rookie sea-

son was off to a bang before a torn ACL

ended it seven games in. After an exhaus-

tive offseason of rehab, Fletcher is back

and earned the starting right cornerback

job this season.

After intercepting Max Hall last week,

Fletcher leads the Rams with three picks

this season. He ranks third on the club in

tackles (68) and second in passes

defensed (9).

Fletcher has been around the ball regularly this season. Against

Seattle in Week 4, he snared a Matt Hasselbeck pass and returned

it to the 4-yard line. In Week 3 he recorded his first interception when

he picked off Donovan McNabb in the fourth quarter to clinch a Rams

victory. In Week 1, he made his first career fumble recovery.

FLETCH IS BACK

CB Bradley Fletcher

The Rams Week 13 win in Arizona camewith huge contributions from S Craig Dahl.St. Louis starting strong safety recordedhis first interception in the second quarter,which led to a Josh Brown field goal thatgave the Rams their first lead of the day at9-6.

Later in the game, Dahl became the thirdRam this season to record an interceptionand a sack in the same game, joiningJames Laurinaitis and Oshiomogho

Atogwe. It was Dahls third sack of hiscareer.

Dahl has 64 tackles, including four for loss, on the season.

DAHL HOUSE

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In his first season with the Rams, WR Danny Amendola set n

team records in the return game. In year two in St. Louis

Amendola, hes been a key component of the offense as well.

Amendola leads the Rams with 65 receptions for 551 yards. H

seventh in the NFL and ranks third in the NFC in catches this se

son. Hes also averaging 11.7 yards per punt return and set up

field goal with a 39-yard punt return last week.

In his first season on an NFL roster last season, Amendola cau

43 passes for 326 yards in 14 games. Hes already surpassed bototals from a year ago and has added three touchdowns as well.

In addition, Amendola is one of the leagues best on third down.

23 receptions on third down are third most in the NFL.

NFL Leaders in Third-Down Receptions This Season

Third Down Rec.

1. Roddy White, ATL 27

2. Davone Bess, MIA 26

3. Danny Amendola, STL 24

4t. Kellen Winslow, TB 23

4t. Steve Johnson, BUF 23

Through three quarters of the sea-

son, DE Chris Longs third NFL cam-

paign has been his best.

Long has a career-high 6.5 sacks on

the season and has recorded at least

1.0 sacks in five of his last seven

games. Additionally, he leads the

Rams with 15 quarterback hits and

14 pressures.

Two weeks ago in Denver, his relent-

less effort on the games final drive

helped the Rams hold on to a victory.

With St. Louis clinging to a three point

lead in the final minute of Sundays game, Long sacked Kyle Orton

on second down and pressured him into an errant throw on fourth

down.

In Week 6 against San Diego, Long turned in his first two-sack per-

formance of the season and his second of his career. For his efforts,

Long was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

LONG ON TALENT

DE Chris Long

DANDY DANNY

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

One of the biggest moves the Rams made this offseason was the

acquisition of veteran DT Fred Robbins, and the addition of the 11th

year pro has paid early dividents.

Robbins recorded 2.0 sacks last week in the Rams win at Arizona,

his fifth game of his career with 2.0 sacks. He also had a sack in

Week 12 at Denver and now has 5.0 sacks on the season.

In Week 6, Robbins had a sack and three quarterback hits in the

Rams Week 6 win over San Diego, and following the win, teammate

Chris Long said the inside push Robbins provided helped Long enjoy

a two-sack day that led to Long being named NFC Defensive Player

of the Week.

On the season, Robbins has 19 total tackles, including three for loss,

eight quarterback hits andfive passes defensed. He needs just one

sack in St. Louis final four games to surpass his career high of 5.5 in

a season. Hes a big reason why the Rams have seen a big improve-

ment against the run and on third down.

Robbins came to the Rams after six seasons with the New York

Giants. During two of those seasons, Steve Spagnuolo was the

Giants defensive coordinator. Its no coincidence that those two

campaigns were perhaps the best of Robbins career as he tied his

career high with 5.5 sacks in each of those seasons and was a Pro

Bowl alternate in 2008. He played a key role in New 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.

Rookie wide receiver Danario Alexanderhas given the Rams offense a spark. Infour games this season, Alexander has 11catches for 193 yards and a touchdown,including two for 20 yards last week.

Two weeks ago in Denver, his first gameback after missing three games with aknee injury, Alexander caught four passesfor 95 yards.

In his NFL debut in Week 6 against theChargers, the 6-5, 215-pound rookie ledall Rams with four receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Alexander caught a 45 yard pass from Sam Bradford againstBroncos, and he provided the play of the day versus San Diego whe hauled in a 38-yard touchdown pass from Sam Bradford, longest scoring pass of the season for St. Louis.

Alexander, who caught 113 passes for 1,781 yards and 14 todowns during his senior year at the University of Missouri, wundrafted last April after undergoing a fourth operation on hisknee. A local favorite due to his stellar career at Mizzou, he sigwith St. Louis in August and spent the first five weeks of the seaon the teams practice squad before being elevated to the active

ter.

MAKING AN IMPACT

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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN

QUARTERBACKS

WR Danny Amendola

8 Sam Bradford Has completed 268-of-442 passes (60.6 pct.) for 2,653 yards and 17 tou

downs. Top overall pick in Aprils Draft won 2008 Heisman Trophy and holds Oklahoma records fo

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

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

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 yar

with 27 touchdowns and 29 interceptions.

RUNNING BACKS

34 Kenneth Darby Had four carries for 10 yards and added one reception for two yards las

week at Arizona. Scored on a 1-yard touchdown run at Denver in the Rams first drive of the secon

half. Scored on a 12-yard screen pass to give him second touchdown in as many weeks versus

Seattle in Week 4.

39 Steven Jackson Two-time Pro Bowler had 102 yards rushing on 28 attempts and a touc

down last week at Arizona. Rushed the ball 29 times for 72 yards at Denver. Gained 61 yards from

scrimmage against Atlanta to give him 10,048 career scrimmage yards, making him the fourth play

in team history to reach 10,000 yards from scrimmage. Passed RB Eric Dickerson (7,245) to beco

the Rams all-time leading rusher with 7,324 career yards on a 3-yard gain in the second quarter at

Tampa Bay and finished the game with 110 yards on 22 carries. Rushed for 109 yards on 29 carrversus San Diego and added a touchdown.

44 Mike Karney Inactive in the last two games. Has three carries and four receptions on th

year.

49 Brit Miller Saw action on special teams last week at Arizona and has nine total special

teams tackles in six games with the Rams.

38 Keith Toston Has 14 carries for 32 yards on the season. Has appeared in all 12 games

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 Caught two passes for 20 yards last week at Arizona. Returned from

injury at Denver and had four receptions for a personal-best of 95 yards. Led the Rams with four

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

10-0 lead in the first half in his Rams debut against San Diego.

16 Danny Amendola Leads Rams with 65 receptions and 551 yards on the season. Caugh

one pass for 17 yards last week at Arizona and had a season-high average of 27.3 yards per punt

return. Had four receptions for 41 yards at Denver as well as three carries for 48 yards. Scored a

touchdown in his third consecutive game at San Francisco and added 51 yards. Ranks third in the

NFL with 23 catches on third down this season.

11 Brandon Gibson Led the team with six receptions for 54 yards last week at Arizona. Ca

his second touchdown of the season against Atlanta and finished with five receptions for 42 yards.

the team in receiving yards with 72 on eight receptions at San Francisco. Has 40 receptions for 4

yards on the season.

81 Mardy Gilyard Inactive last week at Arizona. Saw action on offense and special teams in

prior four games. Caught one pass for 21 yards in his first career start against the Chargers to tak

season total to six for 63 yards. 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 Had two receptions for 24 yards last week at Arizona. Caught four pa

es for 58 yards at Denver. Inactive in Weeks 3 and 4 due to foot injury.

QB Sam Bradford

RB Steven Jackson

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E Billy Bajema

C Jason Brown

TIGHT ENDS

47 Billy Bajema Caught two passes for 39 yards last week at Arizona. Scored the first two

touchdowns of his career at Denver and finished with three receptions for 32 yards. Saw action o

offense the four games prior, including one catch for 9 yards against Atlanta. Inactive from Weeks

due to knee injury.

46 Daniel Fells Had three receptions for 18 yards last week at Arizona. Hauled in two pass

for 23 yards at Denver. Hauled in his second touchdown catch of the season on a 23-yard pass in

fourth quarter against Carolina. Recorded first touchdown of the season on three-yard catch in winover Washington.

86 Michael Hoomanawanui Inactive last week at Arizona due to ankle injury. Connected w

Bradford for a 36-yard touchdown pass with 1:32 left in the first quarter at Denver. Fifth-round draf

pick caught a 25-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta and finished with a career-high four receptio

for 46 yards. Caught first-career touchdown pass at Tampa Bay and finished with two receptions f

12 yards.

88 Derek Schouman Saw action on special teams last week at Arizona. Inactive in the prio

two games. Joined Rams in November after two years with Bills.

OFFENSIVE LINE

63 Jacob Bell Started at left guard in each of the Rams 12 games. Has helped RB Steven

Jackson earn 100 yards rushing in four games. Started 13 games in 09 before being placed on

reserved/injured list 12/15 with a hamstring injury.

60 Jason Brown Has started 72 consecutive games, the sixth longest active streak among

NFL centers. Has helped the offense average 105.5 rushing yards per game.

70 Renardo Foster Started at right tackle in place of Jason Smith against Carolina. Played o

special teams in Weeks 1 and 2. Spent time with the Falcons and Saints prior to joining Rams.

65 Hank Fraley Did not play last week at Arizona. Saw action on special teams at Denver.

Versatile guard/center joined the Rams this spring after four seasons in Cleveland. Has played in 1

games with 123 starts in 10 NFL season as well as 10 postseason starts, including Super Bowl XX

with the Eagles.

73 Adam Goldberg Started at right guard in each of the Rams 12 games. Has appeared ingames with 54 starts while playing four different positions (LT, RT, LG, RG) during NFL career.

79 John Greco Inactive in the past four games. Saw action at guard and on special teams

Weeks 2-7. Made 2010 debut in Week 3 versus Redskins and saw action at right guard.

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

only rookie in the NFL to start all 12 games at left tackle this season.

77 Jason Smith Hast started 11 games at right tackle and threw key block that sprung Stev

Jackson on a 27-yard touchdonw run last week in Arizona. Returned to the starting lineup at San

Francisco after being inactive against Carolina. Started at right tackle in Weeks 1-7.

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 12 contests. Had one tackle and three quarterback hlast week at Arizona. Has 4.0 sacks on the year.

68 Jermelle Cudjo Had one solo tackle last week at Arizona. Combined with DE James Hafor the first sack of his career at Tampa Bay. Rookie free agent signee has tallied 16 tackles for thRams this season.

71 Gary Gibson Logged one solo tackle last week at Arizona. Has started each of the Ram

12 games this season.

96 James Hall Eleventh-year veteran leads the Rams with 7.5 sacks on the season. Had ttackles last week at Arizona. Has 54.0 career sacks. Has 41 tackles including two for loss on the son.

72 Chris Long Had one solo tackle last week at Arizona. Sacked QB Kyle Orton for a 6-yarloss in the fourth quarter at Denver. Posted four tackles and 0.5 sacks at San Francisco, marking hfourth consecutive game with at least 0.5 sacks. Has 20 tackles and has started all 12 games at ledefensive end.

98 Fred Robbins Has 19 total tackles, including three for loss, eight quarterback hits, 5.0 saand five passes defensed on the year. Had two sacks last week at Arizona as well as one solo tacand a forced fumble.

97 Darell Scott Second-year pro and former fourth-round draft choice was inactive last weeArizona.

90 George Selvie Posted one solo tackle last week at Arizona. Recorded first solo sack of hcareer when he dropped Shaun Hill at Detroit. Shared a sack with DE Chris Long against Seattle.

92 Eugene Sims Saw action on defense and special teams last week at Arizona after beinginactive in the prior six contests. Deflected a pass that was intercepted by Bradley Fletcher and hatwo tackles in win over Seattle. Sixth-round selection was the two-time Lone Star ConferenceDefensive Lineman of the Year recorded 17 sacks in two seasons at West Texas A&M.

DT Fred Robbins

LINEBACKERS

57 Chris Chamberlain Saw action on special teams last week at Arizona. Made second stathe season against Atlanta and posted five tackles. Toe injury in Week 1 led to him being inactive iWeeks 2-6.

53 Nail Diggs First-year Ram suffered season-ending pectoral injury at Arizona. Started atSam linebacker in all 12 contests this year. Has 37 tackles including four for a loss on the season.Contributed seven tackles last week at Arizona.

59 Larry Grant Saw action on special teams last week at Arizona. Sacked QB Philip Rivers

twice against San Diego, marking the first multi-sack game of his career, while also adding five tacles.

50 Bryan Kehl Inactive last week at Arizona. Saw action on defense and special teams in tprior three games. Tallied four tackles against Carolina in his first start for the Rams. Claimed by tRams off waivers from the New York Giants prior to Week 2.

55 James Laurinaitis Leads team with 92 tackles on the season. Logged six tackles last weat Arizona. Posted a season-high 15 tackles against Atlanta. Had the first multi-sack game of hiscareer at San Francisco after tallying 1.5 sacks and five tackles. Intercepted QB Matt Moores firstpass attempt of the game against Carolina and added 10 tackles and a sack.

58 David Vobora Posted two tackles last week at Arizona in his first start of the season. Saaction on special teams the prior two weeks after being inactive at San Francisco. Recorded firstcareer sack against Seattle.

B James Laurinaitis

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DEFENSIVE BACKS

21 Oshiomogho Atogwe - Second among Rams with 69 tackles on the season. Tallied six tac

les, two passes defensed, and his got his second sack of the season last week at Arizona. Clinche

victory against Carolina with an interception on the Panthers last drive and added three tackles, o

pass defensed, and a sack.

24 Ron Bartell Leads Rams with 13 passes defensed and has 54 tackles. Contributed two

tackles and two passes defensed last week at Arizona.

37 James Butler Saw action on defense last week at Arizona. Caught his second interceptiof the season against Carolina that led to a Josh Brown field goal.

36 Quincy Butler Posted two tackles and one pass defensed last week at Arizona after bei

inactive for the Rams prior three games.

43 Craig Dahl Tallied six tackles, his first sack of the season and his first career interceptio

last week at Arizona. Led the team with 11 tackles at San Francisco and added two passes defens

Recorded his second forced fumble of the season and added six tackles against Carolina.

35 Kevin Dockery Had one pass defensed last week at Arizona after being inactive the prio

games. Posted two tackles and one pass defensed at Tampa Bay in his first start of the season.

Sniffed out a Seattle fake field goal attempt and tackled holder Jon Ryan for a 9-yard loss in win ov

Seattle.

32 Bradley Fletcher Snagged his third interception of the season in the third quarter last we

at Arizona and added two tackles. Contributed a season-high 11 tackles against Atlanta. Recorded

first career interception when he picked off Donovan McNabb in the fourth quarter to clinch a Ram

victory against Washington.

31 Justin King Sw action on defense last week at Arizona. Contributed four solo tackles at

Denver. Posted three solo tackles and one pass defensed against Atlanta after being inactive in th

prior three games.

22 Michael Lewis Inactive in the Rams last two games. Logged one solo tackle against

Atlanta. Recorded his first sack as a Ram at San Francisco.

23 Jerome Murphy Inactive last week at Arizona. Posted two tackles and recovered a fumb

on special teams at Denver. Led the team with nine tackles at Tampa Bay. Made NFL debut and

recorded his first career interception in fourth quarter at Oakland.

20 Darian Stewart Posted one tackle last week at Arizona. Contributed one solo tackle at

Denver. Inactive in weeks 7-8.

Oshiomogho Atogwe

CB Ron Bartell

K Josh Brown

Donnie Jones

S Chris Massey

SPECIALISTS

3 Josh Brown - Is 24-for-29 on the season after making 4-of-4 field goal attempts last week

Arizona. Hit a season-long 53-yard field goal against Atlanta.

5 Donnie Jones Averaged 50.0 gross yards on four punts at Arizona. Punted 10 times at

Francisco with zero returns allowed, three punts inside the 20, and a 43.7-yard net average. Rank

fifth in NFC and eighth in the NFL with 45.3 gross average and second in NFL in net average (40.

45 Chris Massey Longest-tenured Ram has clean snaps on 1,008 of 1009 career attempts

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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 92 62 30 3.0 22.0 1 5 3 1 0

Oshiomogho Atogwe 69 40 29 2.0 15.0 2 5 3 6 3Bradley Fletcher 68 40 28 0.0 0.0 3 9 0 0 0Craig Dahl 64 32 32 1.0 10.0 1 2 1 2 2Ron Bartell 54 38 16 0.0 0.0 0 13 0 2 0ames Hall 41 21 20 7.5 41.5 0 0 6 9 4

Nail Diggs 37 21 16 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0erome Murphy 30 17 13 0.0 0.0 1 2 0 0 0ames Butler 26 17 9 0.0 0.0 2 2 0 0 1

Gary Gibson 26 9 17 0.0 0.0 0 2 1 3 0Larry Grant 22 13 9 2.0 16.0 0 1 1 0 2Chris Long 20 11 9 6.5 51.0 0 2 14 15 2Fred Robbins 19 13 6 5.0 32.0 0 5 2 8 1ustin King 19 13 6 0.0 0.0 0 2 1 1 0

George Selvie 17 11 6 1.5 8.0 0 0 0 3 0ermelle Cudjo 16 8 8 0.5 4.5 0 0 0 1 0

C.J. Ah You 14 6 8 4.0 31.0 0 1 2 6 1Bryan Kehl 11 6 5 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 1 0Chris Chamberlain 8 5 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0David Vobora 8 5 3 1.0 7.0 0 0 0 0 0Kevin Dockery 7 4 3 0.0 0.0 0 3 0 1 0Darell Scott 7 5 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0Darian Stewart 6 5 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 4 0Eugene Sims 5 1 4 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 1 0Quincy Butler 3 2 1 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0Marquis Johnson 2 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0Michael Lewis 1 1 0 1.0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0Clifton Ryan 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0Total 692 407 285 31.0 244.0 10 59 35 64 16

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

SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICSTotal Solo Ast. FF FR BK BK Rec

Chris Chamberlain............13 10 3 1 0 0 0Kenneth Darby..................12 7 5 0 0 0 0Brit Miller ..........................12 7 5 0 0 0 0

Craig Dahl ........................12 6 6 0 0 0 0erome Murphy ................11 8 3 0 1 0 0David Vobora ....................11 3 8 0 0 0 0Larry Grant ......................10 8 2 0 0 0 0Bryan Kehl ........................8 5 3 0 0 1 0Keith Toston ......................7 4 3 0 0 0 0Bradley Fletcher ................7 3 4 1 0 0 0Chris Massey ....................4 2 2 0 0 0 0C.J. Ah You........................3 2 1 1 0 0 0Dominique Curry................3 2 1 0 0 1 0osh Brown........................3 2 1 0 0 0 0

Daniel Fells........................2 2 0 0 0 0 0osh Hull............................2 1 1 0 0 0 0

Eugene Sims ....................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 0Kevin Dockery ..................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Fendi Onobun....................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Nail Diggs ........................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Quincy Butler ....................1 1 0 0 0 0 0George Selvie....................1 0 1 0 0 0 0ames Hall ........................0 0 0 0 0 1 0

Total ................................110 71 39 3 1 3 0

SACK LEADERS No. Ya

James Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.5 4

Chris Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5 5

Fred Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . .5.0 3

C.J. Ah You . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 3

James Laurinaitis . . . . . . . . .3.0 2Larry Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0 1

Oshiomogho Atogwe . . . . . .2.0 1

George Selvie . . . . . . . . . . .1.5

Craig Dahl . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 1

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

Michael Lewis . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0

Jermelle Cudjo . . . . . . . . . . .0.5

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35.0 24


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Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo

Asst. Head Coach/Quarterbacks Richard Curl

Defensive Coordinator Ken Flajole

Offensive Coordinator Pat Shurmur

Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon

Wide Receivers Nolan Cromwell

Running Backs Sylvester Croom

Defensive Backs/Safties Andre Curtis

Defensive Line Brendan Daly

Assistant Strength Chuck FaucetteLinebackers Paul Ferraro

Strength Rock Gullickson

Quality Control/Defense Matt House

Tight Ends Frank Leonard

Offensive Line Steve Loney

Defensive Backs/Cornerbacks Clayton Lopez

Quality Control/Offense Andy Sugarman

Quality Control/Special Teams Derius Swinton

Assistant to Head Coach/ Bruce Warwick

Football Operations

PRONUNCIATION GUIDECOACHES

Ken FLAJOLE FLAY-juhl

Steve SPAGNUOLO SPAG-no-lowPLAYERS

16 Danny AMENDOLA ah-men-DOLE-uh

21 OSHIOMOGHO ATOGWE oh-SHIM-ago uh-TOG-way

47 Billy BAJEMA BADGE-uh-muh

68 Jermelle CUDJO CUDD-joe

53 NA'IL Diggs nigh-EL

81 Mardy GILYARD GILL-yard

86 Michael HOOMANAWANUI huh-oh-muh-NOW-uh-NEW-ee

55 James LAURINAITIS Lore-in-eye-tis

19 LAURENT Robinson la-RON

97 DARELL Scott duh-rel

88 Derek SCHOUMAN SHOE-man

38 Keith TOSTON TOE-stun

RAMS COACHES & PRONUNCIAT ION GUIDE

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WR 11 Brandon Gibson 19 Laurent Robinson 84 Danario Alexander

LT 76 Rodger Saffold 70 Renardo Foster

LG 63 Jacob Bell 79 John Greco

C 60 Jason Brown 65 Hank Fraley

RG 73 Adam Goldberg 79 John Greco

RT 77 Jason Smith 70 Renardo Foster

TE 47 Billy Bajema 46 Daniel Fells 86 Michael Hoomanawanui 88 Derek Schouman

WR 16 Danny Amendola 81 Mardy Gilyard

QB 8 Sam Bradford 4 A.J. Feeley

FB 44 Mike Karney 49 Brit Miller

HB 39 Steven Jackson 34 Kenneth Darby 38 Keith Toston

LDE 72 Chris Long 90 George Selvie

LDT 98 Fred Robbins 93 Jermelle Cudjo

RDT 71 Gary Gibson 97 Darell Scott

RDE 96 James Hall 99 C.J. Ah You 92 Eugene Sims

SL B 53 Nail Diggs 58 David Vobora

MLB 55 James Laurinaitis 58 David VoboraWL B 59 Larry Grant 57 Chris Chamberlain 50 Bryan Kehl

LCB 24 Ron Bartell 31 Justin King 23 Jerome Murphy

RCB 32 Bradley Fletcher 35 Kevin Dockery 36 Quincy Butler

SS 43 Craig Dahl 37 James Butler 22 Michael Lewis

FS 21 Oshiomogho Atogwe 20 Darian Stewart

P 5 Donnie Jones

K 3 Josh Brown

H 5 Donnie Jones 16 Danny Amendola

LS 45 Chris Massey

PR 16 Danny Amendola 81 Mardy Gilyard

K R 16 Danny Amendola 81 Mardy Gilyard

RAMS UN OFFICIAL DEPTH CHART

OFFENSE

DEFENSE

SPECIALISTS

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Bir t h NFL# Player Pos Ht Wt Dat e Age Ex p C ol lege H.S. Hom et ow n How Ac q

99 Ah You, C.J. DE 6-4 270 7/7/82 28 2 Oklahoma Highland, Utah FA-'07

84 Alexander, Danario WR 6-5 215 8/7/88 22 R Missouri Marlin, Texas FA'10

16 Amendola, Danny WR 5-11 186 11/2/85 25 2 Texas Tech The Woodlands, Texas FA-'09

21 Atogwe, Oshiomogho S 5-11 205 6/23/81 29 6 Stanford Windsor, Ontario (Canada) D3A-05

47 Bajema, Billy TE 6-4 259 10/31/82 28 6 Oklahoma State Oklahoma City, Okla. UFA(SF)-'09

24 Bartell, Ron CB 6-1 206 2/22/82 28 6 Howard Detroit, Mich. D2-05

63 Bell, Jacob G 6-5 300 3/2/81 29 7 Miami (Ohio) Cleveland, Ohio UFA(TEN)-'08

8 Bradford, Sam QB 6-4 228 11/8/87 23 R Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Okla. D1-'10

60 Brown, Jason C 6-3 328 5/5/83 27 6 North Carolina Henderson, N.C. UFA(BAL)-'093 Brown, Josh K 6-0 205 4/29/79 31 8 Nebraska Foyil, Okla. UFA(SEA)-'08

37 Butler, James S 6-3 209 9/7/82 28 6 Georgia Tech Bainbridge, Ga. UFA(NYG)-'09

36 Butler, Quincy CB 6-1 188 11/25/83 27 3 Texas Christian San Antonio, Texas FA-'10

57 Chamberlain, Chris LB 6-1 230 9/30/85 25 3 Tulsa Bethany, Okla. D7A-'08

93 Cudjo, Jermelle DT 6-2 299 9/28/86 24 R Central Oklahoma Lawton, Okla. FA-'10

43 Dahl, Craig S 6-1 209 6/17/85 25 4 North Dakota State Mankato, Minn. FA-'09

34 Darby, Kenneth RB 5-10 219 12/26/82 27 3 Alabama Huntsville, Ala. FA-'08

53 Diggs, Na'il LB 6-4 240 7/8/78 32 11 Ohio State Los Angeles, Calif. FA-'10

35 Dockery, Kevin CB 5-8 188 1/8/84 26 5 Mississippi State Hernando, MS FA-'10

4 Feeley, A.J. QB 6-3 220 5/16/77 33 10 Oregon Caldwell, ID UFA(CAR)-'10

46 Fells, Daniel TE 6-4 272 9/23/83 27 4 California-Davis Fullerton, Calif. FA-'08

32 Fletcher, Bradley CB 6-0 198 6/25/86 24 2 Iowa Youngstown, Ohio D3-'09

70 Foster, Renardo T 6-7 333 7/15/84 26 2 Louisville Ripley, Tenn. FA-'10

65 Fraley, Hank C/G 6-3 310 9/21/77 33 11 Robert Morris Gaithersburg, MD FA-'10

11 Gibson, Brandon WR 6-0 210 8/13/87 23 2 Washington State Puyallup, Wash. T(PHI)-'09

71 Gibson, Gary DT 6-3 300 5/5/82 28 5 Rutgers Lafayette, N.Y. FA-'09

81 Gilyard, Mardy WR 5-11 194 12/2/86 24 R Cincinnati Bunnell, Fla. D4-'1073 Goldberg, Adam G 6-7 309 8/12/80 30 7 Wyoming Edina, Minn. T(MIN)-'06

59 Grant, Larry LB 6-1 251 2/16/85 25 2 Ohio State Sacramento, Calif. FA-'08

79 Greco, John G 6-4 329 3/24/85 25 3 Toledo Youngstown, Ohio D3-'08

96 Hall, James DE 6-2 281 2/4/77 33 11 Michigan New Orleans, La. T(DET)-'07

86 Hoomanawanui, Michael TE 6-4 265 7/4/88 22 R Illinois Bloomington, Ill. D5A-'10

39 Jackson, Steven RB 6-2 236 7/22/83 27 7 Oregon State Las Vegas, Nev. D1-04

5 Jones, Donnie P 6-2 225 7/5/80 30 7 Louisiana State Baton Rouge, La. RFA(MIA)-'07

44 Karney, Mike FB 5-11 260 7/6/81 29 7 Arizona State Kent, Wash. FA-'09

50 Kehl, Bryan LB 6-2 237 6/16/84 26 3 Bringham Young Salt Lake City, Utah FA'10

31 King, Justin CB 5-11 188 5/11/87 23 3 Penn State Pittsburgh, Pa. D4A-'08

55 Laurinaitis, James LB 6-2 247 12/3/86 24 2 Ohio State Plymouth, Minn. D2-'09

22 Lewis, Michael S 6-1 222 4/29/80 30 9 Colorado Richmond, Texas FA-'10

72 Long, Chris DE 6-3 276 3/28/85 25 3 Virginia Charlottesville, Va. D1-'08

45 Massey, Chris LS 6-0 237 8/21/79 31 9 Marshall Chesapeake, W.V. D7-'02

49 Miller, Brit FB 6-1 250 9/15/86 24 1 Illinois Decatur, Ill. FA-'10

23 Murphy, Jerome CB 6-0 200 1/13/87 23 R South Florida Elizabeth, NJ D3-10

98 Robbins, Fred DT 6-4 325 3/26/77 33 11 Wake Forest Pensacola, Fla. UFA(NYG)-'1019 Robinson, Laurent WR 6-2 197 5/20/85 25 4 Illinois State Rockledge, Fla. T(ATL)-'09

76 Saffold, Rodger T 6-5 323 6/6/88 22 R Indiana Bedford, Ohio D2-'10

88 Schouman, Derek TE 6-2 223 3/11/85 25 4 Boise State Sandy, Utah FA-'10

97 Scott, Darell DT 6-3 315 3/15/86 24 2 Clemson Columbia, S.C. D4-'09

90 Selvie, George DE 6-4 251 3/6/87 23 R South Florida Pensacola, Fla. D7B-'10

92 Sims, Eugene DE 6-6 250 3/18/86 24 R West Texas A&M Mt. Olive, Miss. D6B-'10

77 Smith, Jason T 6-5 307 4/30/86 24 2 Baylor Dallas, Texas D1-'09

20 Stewart, Darian S 5-11 215 8/4/88 22 R South Carolina Huntsville, Ala. FA-'10

38 Toston, Keith RB 5-11 214 5/6/87 23 R Oklahoma State Angleton, Texas FA-'10

58 Vobora, David LB 6-1 239 4/8/86 24 3 Idaho Eugene, Ore. D7B-'08Reserve/Injured (10)

17 Avery, Donnie WR 5-11 183 6/12/84 26 3 Houston Alief, Texas D2-'08

89 Clayton, Mark WR 5-10 190 7/2/82 28 6 Oklahoma Arlington, Texas T(BAL)-'10

15 Curry, Dominique WR 6-2 224 8/16/87 23 R Cal (PA) Philadelphia, Pa. FA-'10

93 Hovan, Chris DT 6-2 296 5/12/78 32 11 Boston College Rocky River, Ohio FA-'10

56 Hull, Josh LB 6-3 239 5/21/87 23 R Penn State Millheim, Pa. D7C-'10

87 Johnson, Darcy TE 6-5 252 2/11/83 27 5 Central Florida Palatka, Fla. FA-'1025 Johnson, Marquis DB 5-11 205 5/18/88 22 R Alabama Sarasota, Fla. FA-'10

83 McRae, Brandon WR 6-3 207 3/5/86 24 R Mississippi State Chester, Va. FA-'10

48 Onobun, Fendi TE 6-6 249 11/17/86 23 R Houston Houston, Texas D6A

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