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The St. Louis Rams head to the Pacific Northwestthis weekend with a chance to capture their first NWest title since 2003 as they face the Seattle

Seahawks in their 2010 regular season finale atQwest Field. The winner of Sundays game will clathe NFC West title and earn the right to host a plagame next weekend.

Sundays kickoff was originally scheduled for 3:05p.m., but with the playoff implications for both teamthe game was flexed to 7:20 p.m. (CST) and willfeatured on NBCs national Football Night in Amerbroadcast. Sunday will mark the Rams first primetime contest since a Thursday night NFL Network

game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 20, 2007.

The Rams won their first meeting with the Seahawks, a 20-3 decision at theEdward Jones Dome in Week 4 that allowed St. Louis to break Seattles 10-

game winning streak in the series. QB Sam Bradford tossed two touchdownpasses and CB Bradley Fletcher delivered an interception to help lead theRams to victory.

RAMS, SEAHAWKS MEET FOR NFC WEST TITLEREGULAR SEASON (7-8)

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 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 36-33Sun. 12/5 at Arizona W 19-6

Sun. 12/12 at New Orleans L 31-13

Sun. 12/19 Kansas City L 27-13

Sun. 12/26 San Francisco W 25-17

Sun. 1/2 at Seattle 7:20 p.m. NBC

2010 SCHEDULE

VISIT OUR NEW MEDIA WEBSITE AT MEDIA.STLOUISRAMS.COM

Wednesday, December 29-Practice: 11:45 a.m.-Open locker room: 1:55-2:40 p.m.-Coach Spagnuolo & QBSam Bradford available onfield after practice.Conference Calls:Player TBD, 10 a.m.Coach Pete Carroll, 10:40 a.m.

Thursday, December 30-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 31-Practice: 10:45 a.m.-Open locker room: 12:55-1:40 p.m.-Coach Spagnuolo availableon field after practice.

Saturday, January 1

No Availability

Sunday, January 2

Ramsat

Seahawks

Qwest Field

7:20 p.m. (CST)

Monday, January

Coach SpagnuoloPress Conference

2 p.m.

WEEK 17ST. LOUIS RAMS (7-8)

AT

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (6-9)Sunday, January 2, 2011, Qwest Field, 7:20 p.m. (CST)

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


RB Steven Jackson

BROADCAST INFORMATION

TELEVISION

NBC

(KSDK, Ch. 5 in St. Louis)

Play-by-Play:Al Michaels

Color Analyst: Chris Collinsworth

Sideline Reporter:Andrea Kremer

RADIO

WXOS (101.1 F

Play-by-Play: Steve Savard

Color Analyst: DMarco Farr

Sideline Reporter: Brian Stull


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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 16 WIN VS. SAN FRANCISCO

- QB Sam Bradford completed 28-of37 passes for 292 yards and a touch-down with no interceptions (107.0 rat-ng). Bradford now has 335 comple-tions on the season, passing PeytonManning (326, 1998) for the most by arookie in NFL history.

- RB Steven Jackson scored his sixthtouchdown of the season when hefound the end zone from one yard out.His run, which capped St. Louis open-ng drive of the game, gave the Ramsa quick 7-0.

- WR Danny Amendola led the Ramswith eight catches and also provided aspark on special teams. His 84-yard return in the fourth quarter setup a Josh Brown field goal that pushed the St. Louis lead back toeight after a San Francisco field goal.

- WR Laurent Robinson gave the Rams an eight-point lead midwaythrough the fourth quarter when he hauled in a 4-yard touchdownpass, his second score of the season.

WR Laurent Robinson and QB Sam

Bradford

- DE Chris Long provided the Rams with a big play when hesacked QB Alex Smith and forced a fumble on a third-downplay late in the fourth quarter. The sack gave Long 8.5 on theyear.

- DE James Hall recorded2.0 sacks Sunday to givehim 10.5 for the year, his

second season of his careerwith 10 sacks or more. Healso forced two fumbles topush his season total to six.

- WR Danario Alexandercaught six passes for 99yards, including a 46-yarder.

- DT Fred Robbins established a new career high in sacks with6.0 when he dropped Alex Smith late in the fourth quarter.

- S Oshiomogho Atogwe registered his third interception of theseason when he picked off Troy Smith early in the third quarter.St. Louis capitalized with a 30-yard field goal that put the Rams

back on top, 15-14.

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REGULAR SEASON WEEK 17: ST. LOUIS RAMS AT SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Overall Regular Season Series: Seahawks lead series, 14-10

Overall Postseason Series: Rams lead series, 1-0

Rams Regular Season Home Record vs. Seahawks: 6-6

Rams Regular Season Road Record vs. Seahawks: 4-8

Current Streak: Rams, one game (Week 4, 2010)

Rams Longest Streak: Four games (1976-1988)

Seahawks Longest Streak: 10 games (2005-2009)

Regular Season Point Total: Seahawks 546 - Rams 535

Most Points, Rams: 45, Rams 45-6 (1976)

Most Points, Seahawks: 37, Seahawks 37-31 (2008)

Most Points, both teams: 71, Rams 37-34 (2000)

Fewest Points, Rams: 0, Seahawks 28-0 (2009)

Fewest Points, Seahawks: 0, Rams 24-0 (1979)

Fewest Points, both teams: 23, Rams 20-3 (2010)

THE SERIES AT A GLANCE NOTABLE CONNECTIONS

Former Rams: Seahawks Defensive Backs Coach Jerry Gray played for the Rams fro1985-91. Seahawks Vice President of Communications and Broadcasting DavePearson worked for the L.A. Rams as assistant PR director from 1992-9 Seahawks Assistant Offensive Line Coach Art Valero coached Rams r

ning backs in 2008 and was the assistant offensive line coach in St. Lou2009. Seahawks Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Jamie Yancharhethe same position with the Rams on a volunteer basis from 1993-95.

Former Seahawks: Rams Defensive CoordinatorKen Flajole coached with the Seahawksfrom 1999-2002, coaching defensive backs and linebackers. Rams Secondary/Cornerbacks Coach Clayton Lopez coached with theSeahawks from 1999-2003. Rams Wide Receivers Coach Nolan Cromwell held the same positionwith the Seahawks from 1999-07. Rams K Josh Brown played five seasons with Seattle from 2003-07. Rams P Donnie Jones played for the Seahawks in 2004. Rams Director, Media Relations Artis Twyman was a public relationsassistant for the Seahawks from 2001-03.

St. Louis Area Ties: Seahawks S Lawyer Milloy was born in St. Louis.

Seattle Area Ties: Rams Defensive CoordinatorKen Flajole played linebacker at WenatcValley Community College (Wenatchee, Wash.) and at Pacific LutheranUniversity (Tacoma, Wash.). Flajole also coached at Pacific Lutheran fro1977-89 and was a graduate assistant in 1979 at the University ofWashington (Seattle, Wash.). Rams WR Brandon Gibson is from Pulyallup, Wash. and played atWashington State Rams FB Mike Karney attended Kentwood High School in Kent, Wash

NFL Teammate Connections:

Rams TE Billy Bajema played with Seahawks RB Michael Robinson

DT Kentwan Balmerwith the San Francisco 49ers.

Rams QB A.J. Feeley and Seahawks K Olindo Mare were teammateswith the Miami Dolphins.

Rams WR Laurent Robinson teammed with Seahawks S Lawyer Mil

in Atlanta.

College Teammate Connections:

Rams RB Keith Toston played with Seahawks OT Russell Okung at

Oklahoma State.

Rams DT Darell Scott and Seahawks QB Charlie Whitehurst were te

mates at Clemson.

Rams S James Butlerand Seahawks OT Mansfield Wrotto played

together at Georgia Tech.

Give the Rams an 8-8 record in the 2010 season. Give the Rams their first playoff appearance since 2004.

Give the Rams their first NFC West title since 2003.

Improve the Rams all-time regular season record vs. the

Seahawks to 11-14

Give Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo his ninth career victory

as a head coach.

Give the Rams franchise 513 regular season victories.

A RAMS WIN WOULD...

SERIES HISTORY VS. SEATTLERegular Season

Seahawks lead, 14-10Year Result Location

1976 Rams, 45-6 LA

1979 Rams, 24-0 SEA

1985 Rams, 35-24 SEA

1988 Rams, 31-10 LA

1991 Seahawks, 23-9 SEA

1997 Seahawks, 17-9 STL

2000 Rams, 37-34 SEA

2002 Rams, 37-20 STL

Seahawks, 30-10 SEA

2003 Seahawks, 24-23 SEA

Rams, 27-22 STL

2004 R ams, 33-27 (OT) SEA

Rams, 23-12 STL

2005 Seahawks, 37-31

Seahawks, 31-16 2006 Seahawks, 30-28

Seahawks, 24-22

2007 Seahawks, 33-6

Seahawks, 24-19

2008 Seahawks, 37-13

Seahawks, 23-20

2009 Seahawks, 28-0

Seahawks, 27-17

2010 Rams, 20-3

Postseason

Rams lead, 1-0

Year Result Loca

2004 Rams, 27-20

Rams (rank) Seahawks (rank)

18.9 (25) Points Per Game 19.6 (23)

310.8 (25) Total Offense 295.5 (28)

102.1 (23) Rush Offense 85.5 (32)

208.7 (19) Pass Offense 209.9 (18)

31:13 (12) Time Of Possession Average 27:04 (30)

20.8 (14) Opponent Points Per Game 26.7 (29)

337.0 (18) Total Defense 380.9 (30)

111.3 (15) Rush Defense 123.7 (22)

225.7 (20) Pass Defense 257.1 (29)

43/290 Sacks Made/Yards 34/228

14/161 Interceptions By/Yards 11/168

+5 (8t) Turnover Differential -9 (28)

11.4 (7) Punt Return Average 12.3 (5)

22.2 (17) Kickoff Return Average 24.1 (7)

10.5 (24) Punt Coverage 9.4 (20)

23.8 (22) Kickoff Coverage 22.7 (15)

85/45.6 Punts/Average 71/42.4

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THE HEAD COACHES

STEVESPAGNUOLO

NFL Coaching Year: 12th year

Rams Head Coach: 2nd year

Regular Season: 8-23 (.258)

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.

PETECARROLL

NFL Coaching Year: 17th year

Seahawks Head Coach: 1st year

Regular Season: 39-40 (.494)

Postseason: 1-2 (.333)

In January, Pete Carroll became the eighth head coach inSeahawks history after one of the most successful runs in USC htory in the college ranks.

Carroll returns to the NFL after spending the previous nine years(2001-09) as head coach at USC, where he won seven consecutPac-10 titles (2002-08), two national championships (2003-04) aled the Trojans to a 97-19 record.

Carroll began his NFL career as defensive backs coach for Buffa(1984) and Minnesota (1985-89) before becoming the New YorkJets defensive coordinator (1990-93) and head coach (1994). Hespent two years as San Franciscos defensive coordinator (1995

96), leading the league in total defense in 1995, before leading NEngland to a 27-21 record and two playoff appearances as headcoach (1997-99).

Carroll spent the 2000 season as a consultant for pro and collegeteams, doing charitable work for the NFL and writing a column opro football for CNNSI.com.

Carroll began his coaching career at the college level, serving asgraduate assistant at his alma mater, Pacific, for three years (1976), working with the wide receivers and secondary. He then speseason as a graduate assistant working with the secondary at

Arkansas (1977) under Lou Holtz and then a season each as anassistant in charge of the secondary at Iowa State (1978) and atOhio State (1979). He next spent three seasons (1980-82) as the

defensive coordinator and secondary coach at North Carolina Stbefore returning to Pacific in 1983 as the assistant head coach aoffensive coordinator.

Carroll was a two-time (1971-72) All-Pacific Coast Conference fresafety at Pacific and earned his bachelor's degree in 1973 in busness administration. He was inducted into the Pacific Athletic HaFame in 1995.

He was a three-sport (football, basketball and baseball) standoutRedwood High in Larkspur, Calif., earning the school's Athlete ofYear award as a senior. He was inducted into the inauguralRedwood High Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009. He then played fooball at Marin Junior College in Kentfield, Calif., from 1969-70 beftransferring to Pacific.

CARROLL, AT A GLANCE

2010- Seattle Seahawks Executive V.P./Head Coach

2001-09 USC Head Coach

1997-99 New England Patriots Head Coach

1995-96 San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator

1994 New York Jets Head Coach

1990-93 New York Jets Defensive Coordinator

1985-89 Minnesota Vikings Defensive Backs

1984 Buffalo Bills Defensive Backs

1983 Pacific Asst. Head Coach/Off. Coordin

1980-82 North Carolina State Defensive Coordinator/Second

1979 Ohio State Secondary

1978 Iowa State Secondary

1977 Arkansas Graduate Assistant

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THE LAST TIME

Last MeetingRAMS 20 - SEAHAWKS 3

October 3, 2010 - Edward Jones Dome

The Rams snapped a 10-game losing streak to Seattle with a 20-3 victo-

ry over the Seahawks in Week 4. The three points scored by the

Seahawks was the fewest points allowed by St. Louis since a 20-0 win at

Oakland (12/17/06).

RB Steven Jackson rushed for 70 yards to give him 6,991 on his career

and push him past Marshall Faulk (6,959) into second place on the Rams

all-time rushing list. Jackson also caught three passes for 54 yards to give

him 124 total yards on the day.

WR Danny Amendola tied for the team lead with five receptions (46

yards). The Rams held Seattle to just 64 yards rushing on 24 carries (2.7

avg.) and gave up a season-low 257 total yards to the Seahawks. QB

Sam Bradford passed for 289 yards on 23-of-41 passing. He also tossed

two touchdown passes.

A week after limiting Washington to just 1-of-10 on third down, St. Louis

allowed Seattle to convert on just 4-of-15 on third down Sunday. The

Seahawks were 0-for-6 on third down in the second half and gained just

83 total yards in the final two quarters. DE James Hall recorded two sacks,

his third consecutive game with at least one sack. DE George Selvie and

DE Chris Long shared a sack in the fourth quarter. The half sack was

Selvies first sack of his career and Longs first of the season.

The Rams forced two turnovers (one interception, one fumble recovery)

to give them 10 takeaways on the season. St. Louis forced Seattle to set-

tle for a field goal on their only possession inside the Rams20 yard line.

WR Brandon Gibson scored his first touchdown of the season and sec-

ond of his career when he hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass from

Bradford that gave the Rams a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter.

LB David Vobora recorded his first-career sack when he dropped Matt

Hasselbeck for a 7-yard loss in the second quarter. CB Bradley Fletcher

intercepted a pass for the second-consecutive week when he snared a

Hasselback throw that was tipped by DE Eugene Sims. Fletcher returned

the ball 26 yards to the Seattle 3-yard line.

Late in the second half, Seattle faked a field goal attempt that was snuffed

out by CB Kevin Dockery, who dropped holder Jon Ryan for a 9-yard loss.On St. Louisensuing drive, the Rams extended their lead to 10-3 with a

30-yard Josh Brown field goal to end the half. RB Kenneth Darby found

the end zone for the second time in as many weeks as he caught a 21-

yard touchdown pass from Bradford on the Rams first possesion in the

third quarter. It was Darbys first touchdown reception of his career. The

score was set up by Jacksons 49-yard catch and run on a screen pass.

Josh Brown added a 31-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to bring the

final score to 20-3.

WR Brandon Gibson gave the Rams an early 7-0 lead in the Rams Week 4 contest

against the Seahawks when he hauled in a 15-yard touchdown pass.

1 2 3 4 OT TOTAL FIELD GOALS

VISITOR Seattle 0 3 0 0 0 3 O. Mare (22)

HOME RAMS 7 3 7 3 0 20 Josh Brown (30) (31)

Clock

TEAM Qtr Time Play (Extra Point) (Drive Info) Visitor HRAMS 1 5:49 B.Gibson 15 yd. pass from S.Bradford (Josh Brown kick) (10-90, 4:09) 0

Seahawks 2 14:20 O.Mare 22 yd. Field Goal (14-81, 6:29) 3

RAMS 2 0:00 Josh Brown 30 yd. Field Goal (8-45, 1:01) 3

RAMS 3 10:39 K.Darby 21 yd. pass from S.Bradford (Josh Brown kick) (8-67, 2:59) 3

RAMS 4 2:35 Josh Brown 31 yd. Field Goal (9-44, 4:42) 3

SCORING SUMMARY

ST. LOUIS RAMSRUSHING ATT YDS AVG LG TDS.Jackson 22 70 3.2 16 0S.Bradford 2 8 4.0 6 0M.Clayton 1 6 6.0 6 0K.Toston 1 3 3.0 3 0K.Darby 2 1 0.5 6 0

Total 28 88 3.1 16 0

PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LG INS. Bradford 41 23 289 4/28 2 49 1Total 41 23 289 4/28 2 49 1

RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LG TDM.Clayton 5 72 14.4 34 0 0D.Amendola 5 46 9.2 14 0S.Jackson 3 54 18.0 49 0B.Gibson 3 50 16.7 23 1D.Fells 3 35 11.7 15 0K.Darby 2 19 9.5 21 1M.Gilyard 2 13 6.5 9 0Total 23 289 12.6 49 2

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG L G TDB.Fletcher 1 28 28.0 28 0Total 1 28 28.0 28 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG N ET TB/I20 LGD.Jones 7 321 45.9 40.4 1/4 53Total 7 321 45.9 40.4 1/4 53

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TDD. Amendola 4 19 4.8 2 9 0M.Gilyard 0 0 0.0 1 0 0Total 4 19 4.8 3 9 0

KICKOFF RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LG TDM. Gilyard 2 42 21.0 0 22 0Total 2 42 21.0 0 22 0

SEATTLE SEAHAWKSRUSHING ATT YDS AVG LGJ.Forsett 19 65 3.4 12M.Robinson 1 3 3.0 3M.Hasselbeck 1 3 3.0 3G.Tate 1 1 1.0 1L.Washington 1 1 1.0 1J.Ryan 1 -9 -9.0 -9Total 24 64 2.7 12

PASSING ATT CMP YDS SK/YD TD LGM.Hasselbeck 36 20 191 4/26 0 36Total 36 20 191 4/26 0 36

RECEIVING NO YDS AVG LGB.Stockley 4 62 15.5 36M.Williams 4 32 8.0 17G.Tate 3 30 10.0 13L.Washington 2 28 14.0 28D.Butler 2 20 10.0 14J.Forsett 2 10 5.0 5J.Carlson 1 15 15.0 15D.Branch 1 10 10.0 10C.Baker 1 8 8.0 8M.Robinson 1 4 4.0 4Total 21 219 10.4 36

INTERCEPTIONS NO YDS AVG L GE.Thomas 1 0 0.0 0Total 1 0 0.0 0

PUNTING NO YDS AVG N ET TB/I2J.Ryan 7 305 43.6 40.9 0/2Total 7 305 43.6 40.9 0/2

PUNT RETURNS NO YDS AVG FC LGG.Tate 3 18 6.0 1 18

Total 3 18 6.0 1 18

K ICKOFF RETU RN S NO YDS AVG FC LGL.Washington 3 80 26.7 0 30C.Morrah 1 12 12.0 0 12Total 6 170 28.3 0 31

RAMS SEAHAWKSTOTAL FIRST DOWNS 19 15

By Rushing 3 4By Passing 14 10By Penalty 2 1

THIRD DOWN EFFICIENCY 7-16-44% 4-15-27%FOURTH DOWN EFFICIENCY 0-1-0% 0-2-0%TOTAL NET YARDS 349 257

Total Offensive Plays 73 65 Average gain per offensive play 4.8 4.0

NET YARDS RUSHING 88 64Total Rushing Plays 28 24

Average gain per rushing play 3.1 2.7

Tackles for a loss-number and yards 5-18 4-15NET YARDS PASSING 261 193

Times thrown 4-28 4-26Gross yards passing 289 219

PASS ATT-COMP-HAD INT 41-23-1 37-21-1Avg gain per pass play 5.8 4.7

KICKOFFS #-In End Zone-TB 4-2-0 2-2-0PUNTS Number and Average 7-45.9 7-43.6

Had Blocked 0 0

RAMS SEAFGs - PATs Had Blocked 0-0Net Punting Average 40.4 4TOTAL RETURN YARDAGE 47

No. and Yards Punt Returns 4-19 3No. and Yards Kickoff Returns 2-42 4No. and Yards Interception Returns 1-28

PENALTIES Number and Yards 5-41 6FUMBLES Number and Lost 0-0TOUCHDOWNS 2

Rushing 0Passing 2

EXTRA POINTS Made-Attempts 2-2

Kicking Made-Attempts 2-2FIELD GOALS Made-Attempts 2-2RED ZONE EFFICIENCY 1-5-20% 0-GOAL TO GO EFFICIENCY 0-2-0% 0-SAFETIES 0FINAL SCORE 20TIME OF POSSESSION 32:50 2

FINAL TEAM STATISTICS

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WR Brandon Gibson Caught three passes for 69 yards vs.

San Francisco. Ranks second among Rams with 50 catches and

590 yards on the season.

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

to 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 75th

consecutive game in Week 16, sixth-longest active streak among

NFL centers.

RG Adam Goldberg Has played in 95 career games with 57

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 14 of

the teams 15 games at right tackle this season.

TE Billy Bajema Crafty veteran blocker and pass catcher has14 receptions for 145 yards on the season and recorded his first

two touchdown catches of his career in Week 12 in Denver.

WR Danny Amendola Leads the Rams with 83 receptions for

680 yards and is tied for the team lead with three touchdown catch-

es. Caught eight passes for 53 yards last week in win over San

Francisco and returned a punt 84 yards to set up a score.

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

ed 60.5 percent of his passes for 3,357 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Broke Peyton Mannings NFL rookie record for completions last

week.

FB Mike Karney Second-year Ram has helped Steven

Jackson rush for 1,196 yards this season.

RB Steven Jackson Two-time Pro Bowler became Rams all-

time leading rusher in Week 7. Ranks third in NFC with 1,196 rush-

ing yards.

KEY CONTRIBUTORS

TE Daniel Fells Has 38 receptions for 352 yards on the sea-

son after three-catch performance against the 49ers.

RB Kenneth Darby Has rushed for 100 yards on 33 carries

and has scored three touchdowns, including a 1-yard run in Denver

in Week 12.

WR Laurent Robinson Caught three passes against San

Francisco, including his second touchdown grab of the season, to

give him 32 for 330 yards on the season.

OFFENSELDE Chris Long Has a career-best 8.5 sacks on the seasonafter dropping Alex Smith in Week 16. Leads Rams with 16 quarback pressures and 19 quarterback hits.

LDT Fred Robbins - Eleven-year veteran ranks fourth among NFL defensive tackles with 6.0 sacks, which is a career high. Alshas 22 tackles, including four for loss, eight quarterback hits andseven passes defensed on the year.

RDT Gary Gibson Has recorded 30 tackles and four quarterback hits while starting every game this season.

RDE James Hall Leads the Rams with 10.5 sacks and leadsSt. Louis defensive linemen with 51 tackles on the year. Sack totis second highest of his 11-year NFL career. Had 2.0 sacks lastweek in win over 49ers.

SLB David Vobora Started fourth consecutive game last weeand posted one tackle for loss. Is a key special teams contributoand has 16 tackles in the kicking game.

MLB James Laurinaitis Rams leading tackler with 119 stopsthe season, including seven last week against San Francisco. A

has three sacks and seven passes defensed.

WLB Chris Chamberlain Has 18 tackles on defense with fivestarts at Will linebacker. Leads team with 19 special teams tackle

LCB Ron Bartell Leads Rams with 13 passes defensed thisseason and has 66 tackles on the year.

RCB Bradley Fletcher Leads team with four interceptions.Ranks second on the team with 87 tackles and 12 passes defenon the season.

SS Craig Dahl Has 84 tackles on the season. Was creditewith two pass breakups last week. Also has two interceptions an13 special teams stops on the year.

FS Oshiomogho Atogwe Third among Rams defenders w85 tackles and also has six quarterback hits this season. Recordhis third interception of the season last week.

KEY CONTRIBUTORS

DE C.J. Ah You Has a career high 4.0 sacks to go along w15 tackles (two for loss) and six quarterback hits.

CB Kevin Dockery Has 15 tackles and three passes defenon the year.

S Darian Stewart Has 11 tackles and five quarterback hits

while manning the dime safety role for the Rams this season.

DE George Selvie Rookie seventh-round draft pick has 1.5sacks, 19 total tackles, including two for loss, and four quarterbahits on the year.

DEFENSE

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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 thatDickerson 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- ) 7,903

Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 7,245

Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 6,959

Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 6,186

Dick Bass (1960-69) 5,417

JACKSON STANDS ALONE

RB Steven Jackson

Three weeks ago in New Orleans, RB Steven Jackson becamefirst player in Rams history to record six consecutive 1,000-yard ssons. His streak of six straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons islongest active streak in the NFL, although Kansas Citys ThomJones can match Jackson with 121 yards this week.

Jackson is ninth in the NFL with 1,148 yards this season. Sbecoming a starter in 2006, Jackson posted yearly rushing total1,046, 1,528, 1,002, 1,042 and 1,416 yards in addition to this yetotal.

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

Steven Jackson 6 2005-10Eric Dickerson 4 1983-86

Marshall Faulk 3 1999-2001

SIX IN A ROW

RB StevenJackson has already extended his franchise record for 1,000-yard seasons to six.

RAMS ALL-TIME LEADING RUSHERS

Eric Dickerson7,245 yards

Marshall Faulk6,959 yards

Steven Jackso7,903 yards

Lawrence McCutcheon

6,186 yards

Dick Bass

5,417 yards

With a 102-yard performance in Week 13in Arizona, RB Steven Jackson tiedMarshall Faulk for second most 100-yardrushing games in team history with 27.Three weeks ago, SJ39 narrowly missedreaching the century mark as he rushed for96 yards on 16 carries at New Orleans.

Jacksons previous 100-yard games thisseason 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 Seattle this week. Jackson has rushed for 90yards against the Seahawks three separate times but is looking forhis first 100-yard performance against Seattle.

Career 100-yard Games in Rams History

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

Lawrence McCutcheon (1972-79) 22

CENTURY MARK

RB Steven Jackson

RB Steven Jackson scored his sixth touch-down of the season on a 1-yard run last

week against San Francisco. Jacksonsscore gave the Rams a quick 7-0 lead ontheir first posession.

In Week 10 at San Francisco, Jacksonstouchdown run allowed him to pass

Deacon Dan Towler for the third-mostrushing touchdowns in franchise history.SJ39 now stands alone with 47 on his

career.

Rams Career Rushing Touchdown LeadersTD

Marshall Faulk (1999-2005) 58Eric Dickerson (1983-87) 56Steven Jackson (2004- ) 47Dan Towler (1050-55) 43Dick Bass (1960-69) 34

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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. Inaddition to leading the team in rushing, Jackson ranks third amongRams in receptions this season. With 323 career catches, Jacksonranks ninth in team history in the category.

Since 2006, Jackson has registered 261 receptions for 2,122 receiv-ing yards (8.1-yard average). During that time, Jacksons 261 recep-tions and his 2,122 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 289 2,087 7.2 74 12Steven Jackson / STL 261 2,122 8.1 64t 5Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 261 2,189 8.4 62t 16Frank Gore/SF 255 2,152 8.4 48 9L. Tomlinson/SD-NYJ 240 1,931 8.0 51t 7

CATCHING ON

RB Steven Jackson dives for the end zone on touchdown reception. The catch was one of 323 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 with118.7 yards from scrimmage per game(minimum 50 games).

Since 2006, Jackson has 1,740 touchesfor 8,306 yards. His touches and scrim-mage yards are the most over that timeperiod.

This season, Jackson ranks second in theNFC and eighth in the NFL with 1,540scrimmage 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 70 1,740 8,306 118.7

Adrian Peterson / MIN* 59 1,278 6,794 115.2

Frank Gore / SF 70 1,499 7,958 113.7

L. Tomlinson / SD-NYJ 77 1,637 7,974 103.6

Brian Westbrook / PHI-SF 65 1,137 6,210 95.5

*Numbers do not reflect Petersons Week 16 performance on Tuesday

On the season, Jackson is averaging 102.7 scrimmage yards game. Hes on track to average at least 100 yards per game forfifth consecutive season, a streak that dates back to his first yeaan NFL starter in 2006. He averaged 145.9 scrimmage yards game in 2006.

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.

In Week 10, Jackson became thefourth Ram and 80th player in NFL his-tory to reach 10,000 career scrimmageyards. This season, Jackson rankssecond in the NFC and eighth in theNFL with 1,540 scrimmage yards.

Jackson now has 10,534 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- 7,903 2,631 10,534

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

MAKING HISTORY

RB Steven Jackson

Throughout his career, RB Steven Jackson has been the definitio

a bell cow back as hes willingly carried a sizeable workload forRams. This season is no exception, as no one in the NFL has hdled the football more than Jackson.

SJ39s 319 carries are the most by any player in the NFL this seaIn addition, Jackson has caught 42 passes, which gives him an Nhigh 361 scrimmage touches this season.

2010 NFL Leaders, Total Touches

Rush Rec. Total Yards

Steven Jackson / STL 319 42 361 1,540

Arian Foster / HOU 296 64 360 2,030

Ray Rice / BAL 287 63 350 1,699

Chris Johnson / TEN 296 38 334 1,519

Maurice Jones-Drew / JAC 299 34 333 1,641

A WORKHORSE BACK

RB Steven Jackson leads the NFL in carries and total touches as the Rams have once again be

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QB Sam Bradford has made hismark on the NFL record books witha spectacular rookie season.

In last weeks win over SanFrancisco, he broke PeytonMannings NFL record for comple-tions by a rookie. Manning had 326completions in 1998, and Bradfordnow has 335.

The top overall pick in Aprils draft isone of just three rookie quarter-backs in NFL history to pass for3,000 yards in a season. Bradfordneeds just 84 yards in Sundaysregular season finale to pass MattRyan for the second most passingyards by a rookie in NFL history.

With 554 attempts this season, Bradford ranks second all tamong NFL rookies. He passed Chris Weinke last week and ne

just 22 attempts Sunday to break Mannings rookie record of 575

Bradford can tie Dan Marino for third most touchdown passes b

rookie should he toss two scoring strikes Sunday. Marino threwtouchdown passes in 1983, and Bradford has 18 this season.

Heres a look at Bradfords pace compared to Mannings records where Bradford projects to rank all-time among NFL rookies.

NFL Rookie Passing RecordsAttemptsPeyton Manning (1998) 575Sam Bradford (2010) 554Chris Weinke (2001) 540Rick Mirer (1993) 486David Carr (2002) 444

Number needed to pass Manning: 22

CompletionsSam Bradford (2010) 335Peyton Manning (1998) 326Chris Weinke (2001) 293Matt Ryan (2008) 265Joe Flacco (2008) 257

YardsPeyton Manning (1998) 3,739Matt Ryan (2008) 3,440Sam Bradford (2010) 3,357Joe Flacco (2008) 2,971Chris Weinke (2001) 2,931

Number needed to pass Manning: 383Number needed to pass Ryan: 84

Touchdown PassesPeyton Manning (1998) 26Charlie Conerly (1948) 22Dan Marino (1983) 20Jim Plunkett (1971) 19Sam Bradford (2010) 18Fran Tarkenton (1961) 18Joe Namath (1965) 18

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 7-8 record while passing for 3,357 yards

with 18 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.

Bradford is one of just a handful of NFL quarterbacks to start at

least 15 games as a rookie. Below is a look at how Bradford has

fared in his first 15 starts compared to other NFL signal callers who

were first-round draft picks.

NFL Rookie Starting Quarterbacks, Through 15 Starts

Player Comp.% Yards TDs INTs Rating

Peyton Manning 57.1 3,514 25 26 72.1

Matt Ryan 61.7 3,280 15 9 89.7

Joe Flacco 59.3 2,674 14 12 78.2

Sam Bradford 60.5 3,357 18 14 78.0

HEY ROOKIE!

QB Sam Bradfords numbers through 15 starts compare favorably with other quarterbacks chosen in

the first round in recent years.

Recently, QB Sam Bradford was named

the NFLs Offensive Rookie of the Month

for the month of November. Bradfordalso 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 touch-

downs and one interception for a 96.8

passer rating. He capped his strong

month with a 300-yard, 3-touchdown per-

formance in a win at Denver. St. Louis victory over the Broncos was

Bradfords first 300-yard game and first three-touchdown game, and

he threw just one interception 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

RECORD PACE

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Quarterback Sam Bradford is the10th Heisman Trophy winner toeither play for the Rams or be draft-ed by the organization. Bradfordwon the award following the 2008season, one in which he passed for4,720 yards and 50 touchdownswith just eight interceptions.

In April, Bradford became the 14thHeisman Trophy winner drafted

number one overall and the firstsince Cincinnati Bengals tookCarson Palmer with the top pick in2003.

Heres a look at each of the nineHeisman Trophy winners affiliatedwith the Rams.

Player Heisman Year Yrs. w/RamsQB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma 2008 2010-presentWR Eric Crouch, Nebraska 2001 2002RB Charles White, USC 1979 1985-89RB John Cappelletti, Penn St. 1973 1974-78QB Terry Baker, Oregon 1962 1963-65

RB Billy Cannon, LSU 1959 -RB Glenn Davis, Army 1946 1950-51RB Les Horvath, Ohio State 1944 1947-48RB Bruce Smith, Minnesota 1941 1948Italics indicate Heisman Trophy Winners who were drafted by the Rams.

STRIKING THE POSE

Sam Bradford shortly after accepting the

2007 Heisman Trophy.

Rams QB Sam Bradford hasntmissed an offensive play this season,making him one of just three quarter-backs in the NFL to be on the field forall of his teams snaps in 2010.Baltimores Joe Flacco andIndianpolis Peyton Manning are theother two.

Should Bradford play every snapSunday in St. Louis regular season

finale at Seattle, hell become one ofjust three rookie quarterbacks in NFLhistory to handle all of his teamssnaps in a 16 game season.Houstons David Carr did so in 2002,and Atlantas Matt Ryan also accom-plished the feat in 2008.

IRON SAM

QB Sam Bradford

Rams Offensive Coordinator PatShurmur has found ways to get all of hisweapons involved this season, and theresult has been career years for numer-ous St. Louis players on offense.

Of the Rams three wide receivers andtwo tight ends (not including rookies)who have been on the roster for at leasteight games this season, four have setnew career highs in receptions thisyear, and a fifth has a chance to do soSunday in Seattle.

WRs Danny Amendola and BrandonGibson have already reached their previous career bests, wLaurent Robinson needs five catches Sunday to equal his cahigh. TEs Billy Bajema and Daniel Fells have also surpassed tprevious bests.

Career Highs for Rams Veteran Pass Catchers

2010 Total Previous Best

Danny Amendola 83 43

Brandon Gibson 50 34

Laurent Robinson 32 37

Billy Bajema 14 8

Daniel Fells 38 21

In addition, rookies Danario Alexander, Mardy Gilyard and Micha

Hoomanawanui have combined for 36 receptions and four touch

down catches.

CAREER YEARS

WR Brandon Gibson

Rookie WR Danario Alexander estab-lished career highs last week in bothcatches (6) and receiving yards (99) inthe Rams 25-17 win over San Francisco.Alexanders 99 yards was the second-highest total of the year by a Ramsreceiver.

Alexander, a University of Missouri prod-uct, finished his college career with 191receptions and 2,778 yards. As a seniorat Missouri last year, Alexander caught113 passes for 1,781 yards and 14 touch-downs. The 22-year old rookie enteredthis season on the Rams practice squad after rebounding from off-season surgery. Alexanders local ties made him an immediate fanfavorite.

In just six games this year, Alexander has already become the firstRams receiver to amass two games with 95 yards or more receivingin a single season since 2007. Alexander caught four passes for 95

yards in the Rams 36-33 win over Denver on Nov. 28.

Alexander has shown big-play ability in his rookie year, averaging ateam-high 17.2 yards per reception.

Highest Single-Game Receiving Totals, 2010 RamsGame Date Catches Yards

Mark Clayton ARI 9/12 10 119

Danario Alexander SF 12/26 6 99

Danny Amendola DET 10/10 12 95

Danario Alexander DEN 11/28 4 95

Mark Clayton WAS 9/26 5 85

Danario Alexander SD 10/17 4 72

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

WR Danario Alexander

Both offensively and defensively, theRams are among the leagues best thisseason when it comes to short yardagesituations.

On offense, St. Louis has converted anNFL-best 87.5 percent of its 3rd-and-1and 4th-and-1 opportunities. The leagueaverage is 66.9 percent.

Defensively, the Rams are allowingopponents to convert just 58.3 percent ofsuch situations, fifth best in the NFL andwell above the league average of 66.9

percent.

SHORT YARDAGE SUCCESS

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Pressure on the quarterback has always been a trademark of a SSpagnuolo defense, and the Rams are among the NFLs best at ting to the passer.

Last week against San Francisco, St. Louis got to 49ers quarterbafour times. The Rams have 43 sacks on the season as a team, wranks fourth in the NFL. St. Louis is just one off the pace forleague lead (44) and ranks third in the NFL in sack yardage with 2

The Rams have seen a dramatic improvement this season whecomes to reaching the opposing quarterback. In 2009, the

ranked 30th in the NFL with 25 sacks. No team in the NFL has exrienced a bigger increase in sacks this season than the RamsDetroit (+15) and Kansas City (+13) rank second and third, resptively.

2010 NFL Leaders, Team SacksTeam Sacks1t. New York Giants 441t. Pittsburgh Steelers 441t. San Diego Chargers 444. St. Louis Rams 435t. Detroit Lions 415t. Green Bay Packers 417. Oakland Raiders 40

8t. Tennessee Titans 398t. Miami Dolphins 3910. New York Jets 37

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 43 as a team this seas

The Rams ability to get off

the field on third down defen-

sively has been a crucial part

of their success this season.

St. Louis ranks fourth in the

NFL on third down as oppo-

nents are converting just 34.0

percent against the Rams.

Last week, the 49ers convert-ed just 4-of-16 (25 pct.) on

third down, and in the Rams

first meeting with San Francisco this season, St. Louis held the 49ers

to 0-of-11 on third down.

In Week 4, Seattle converted just 4-of-15 on third down (27%) and

was 0-for-6 in the second half.

The Rams performance last Sunday was one of many strong ones by

the Rams when it comes to third down defense. Their Week 12 win

n Arizona, one that saw the Cardinals convert just 1-of-11 (9 pct.) on

third down, marked the fourth time this season theyve held their

opponent to 12 percent or less on third down.

In Week 12 at Denver, the Broncos were just 1-of-9 on third down (11

pct.). Steve Spagnuolos defense held Washington to 1-for-10 (10%)

on third-down conversions in Week 3.

2010 NFL Leaders, Third Down DefenseTeam Conversion %

1. New York Giants 32.12. Pittsburgh Steelers 33.33. San Diego Chargers 33.54. St. Louis Rams 34.05. Oakland Raiders 34.56. New Orleans Saints 34.77. Miami Dolphins 34.98. Washington Redskins 35.4

9. Chicago Bears 35.610. Green Bay Packers 36.5

GET OFF THE FIELD!

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

Moreno short of the marker on third down in Denver.

Steve Spagnuolos swarming defensehas seen an increase in takeaways thisseason, which have played a major fac-tor in each of the teams seven wins.

In last weeks win over San Francisco, SOshiomogho Atogwe intercepted a TroySmith pass and Fred Robbins recoveredan Alex Smith fumble.

St. Louis now has 25 takeaways this sea-son, which is five more than the Ramshad in 2009. Rams defenders intercept-ed eight passes in 2009 and now have14 this season after Atogwes grab against San Francisco. The Ramshave forced 18 fumbles as well, tied for fourth most in the NFLaccording to StatsPass.com.

CB Bradley Fletcher leads the Rams with four interceptions, whileseven different defenders have recorded at least one interception thisseason.

St. Louis is plus-5 in turnover ratio this season, which is tied for 8thin the NFL. In 2009, the Rams finished the season tied for 30th with

a minus-13 turnover ratio.

TAKE IT AWAY

S Oshiomogho Atogwe

Throughout the season, the Rams havebeen one of the stingiest in the NFL whenit comes to protecting their end zone.

St. Louis has given up just 31 total touch-downs this year, tied for sixth fewest in theNFL. Opponents have scored just sevenrushing touchdowns against the Rams,

which is tied for the fifth fewest in theleague.

NFL Leaders, Fewest TouchdownsAllowed

TDs Allowed1. Pittsburgh Steelers 212. Green Bay Packers 243. Baltimore Ravens 264t. New Orleans Saints 304t. Tennessee Titans 306t. St. Louis Rams 316t. Chicago Bears 316t. Cleveland Browns 316t. Miami Dolphins 3110. Atlanta Falcons 34

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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 119 stops this season and is the

first Ram since Pisa Tinoisoma to record 100 tackles in each of his first

two seasons.

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 seven passes defensed, one interception and three

sacks on the year. Among Rams, only starting cornerbacks Ron Bartell

(13) and Bradley Fletcher (12) have more pass breakups.

On Denvers final drive in Week 12, 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 forthe 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 43 combinedforced fumbles and interceptions (22forced fumbles, 21 interceptions), most in

the NFL during that time.

Atogwe has 22 career interceptions and 21since 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(30) and Washington CB DeAngelo Hall (24).

Atogwe has three interceptions and three forced fumbles this seasLast week, he intercepted Troy Smith in the third quarter to set uRams field goal. In Week 12 in Denver, he stripped the ball fromKnowshon Moreno in the third quarter, and LB Nail Diggs recoveThe Rams were able to turn the takeaway into seven points oKenneth Darby run.

In Steve Spagnuolos defense, Atogwe is often given the opportuto blitz, and he has two sacks this season.

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 one of his best for the

veteran leader of St. Louis defense. He leads the team with 10.5

sacks on the year and has also recorded -- tackles, including two for

loss. Hall also leads the Rams and is tied for second in the NFL with

six forced fumbles this season.

In last weeks win over San Francisco, Hall recorded 2.0 sacks in a

game for the third time this season. His other two came in Week 4

against Seattle and Week 6 versus San Diego.

Hall now has 57.0 career sacks. His 10.5 sacks this season is hissecond-highest single season total of his career (11.5 in 2004). Hes

tied for sixth in the NFC in sacks this season.

A HALL OF A PLAYER

DE James Hall has 8.5 sacks this season, which is his second-best season total of his 11-year

career. Hes seen here sacking Donovan McNabb in Week 3.

The Rams roster currently features 10 players who were previoassociated with either Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo, OffenCoordinator Pat Shurmur or Defensive Coordinator Ken Flajole pto coming to St. Louis.

Spagnuolo was the New York Giants defensive coordinator for years (2007-08) and spent eight seasons with the PhiladelEagles, where he coached linebackers and defensive baShurmur was Philadelphias quarterbacks coach from 2002-08, before taking over the Rams defense, Flajoles most recent job coaching linebackers with the Carolina Panthers.

Heres a look at the current Rams who previously worked with eiSpagnuolo, Shurmur or Flajole.

Player Coach Team/Years

S James Butler Spagnuolo Giants, 2007-08

CB Kevin Dockery Spagnuolo Giants, 2007-08

S Craig Dahl Spagnuolo Giants, 2007-08

LB Bryan Kehl Spagnuolo Giants, 2008

LB Nail Diggs Flajole Panthers, 2006-09

QB A.J. Feeley Spagnuolo/Shurmur Eagles, 2001-03,06

C/G Hank Fraley Spagnuolo/Shurmur Eagles, 2000-05

DT Gary Gibson Flajole Panthers, 2007-08

S Michael Lewis Spagnuolo/Shurmur Eagles, 2002-06DT Fred Robbins Spagnuolo Giants, 2007-08

TIES THAT BIND

Rams DT Fred Robbins gives head coach Steve Spagnuolo a pat on the back during trainingcamp. Robbins was a member of the New York Giants during Spagnuolos two season as the

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In his first season with the Rams, WR Danny Amendola set nteam 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 83 receptions for 680 yards. Htied for ninth in the NFL and is fifth in the NFC in catches this sson. Hes also averaging 11.4 yards per punt return and set upfield goal with an 84-yard kick return last week against the 49ers

In his first season on an NFL roster last season, Amendola cau43 passes for 326 yards in 14 games. He surpassed both totals midseason this year and has added three touchdowns as well.

In addition, Amendola is one of the leagues best on third down. 29 receptions on third down are second most in the NFL.

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

1. Roddy White, ATL 332. Danny Amendola, STL 293. Davone Bess, MIA 284t. Kellen Winslow, TB 274t. Jason Witten, DAL 274t. Calvin Johson, DET 27

Amendola currently leads the NFL in all-purpose yardage, w2,283 yards. Amendola is the only player in the league to lead team in punt return, kick return, and receiving yardage.

The former Texas Tech Red Raider needs just four catches Sundin Seattle to tie Marshall Faulk and Isaac Bruce for the 10th mreceptions in a season in Rams history.

With seven grabs against the Seahawks, Amendola will become jthe fourth player in the teams 74-year history to record 90 catchin a season. Bruce, Torry Holt and Steven Jackson are the three crent members of the Rams 90-reception club.

Without a doubt, DE Chris Longsthird NFL campaign has been hisbest.

Long has a career-high 8.5 sacks onthe season and has recorded at least1.0 sacks in seven of his last 10games. Additionally, he leads theRams with 16 quarterback hits and

19 pressures.

Last week he dropped Alex Smithand forced a fumble that FredRobbins recovered to end a fourth

quarter drive. In Week 12 in Denver,his relentless effort on the games final drive helped the Rams holdon 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 downand 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 dividends.

Robbins recorded 2.0 sacks in Week 13 at Arizona, his fifth game of

his career with 2.0 sacks. He also had a sack last week to give him

a new career high with 6.0 sacks on the season.

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

Rams 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 22 total tackles, including four for loss,

eight quarterback hits and seven passes defensed. Hes a big reason

why the Rams have seen a big improvement 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

previous career high in sacks (5.5) 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.

TE Daniel Fells has been a favorite taof QB Sam Bradford, and the fourth-ypro has enjoyed his best season as aas a result.

Fells has set new career highs in breceptions and yards this season. He 38 catches for 352 yards in 2010, beslast years marks of 21 grabs and yards. Fells also has a pair of touchdocatches this season.

Fells and WR Danny Amendola are only Rams who have recorded at least one reception in every ga

this season.

FELLS STEPS FORWARD

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Recently, Rams RB Steven Jackson and KJosh Brown showed up to practice wearing

blue t-shirts that read, Vote Don Jones for

Pro Bowl 2010. The shirts were special

ordered by teammate Hank Fraley as

Rams players are voicing their opinion on

which punter should represent the NFC inHawaii.

Through 15 games, Jones is seventh in

the NFL and fourth in the NFC with a grosspunting average of 45.6 yards per kick. He

also ranks third in the NFL and second in

the NFC in net punting average (39.9).

Jones specialty is pinning opponents deep in their own territory

currently is tied for fourth in the NFL with 30 punts inside the op

nents 20-yard line this season. He had four last week against

49ers.

In Week 10 in San Francisco, Jones turned in perhaps his mimpressive single game performance of his career. He punted

times for a 43.7 average and didnt allow a single punt to be return

making him the only punter in the NFL this season to produce a ga

with 0 return yards on nine or more punts.

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

season, and during his time in St. Louis, Jones ranks second amNFL punters in gross and net average.

NFL Leaders in Gross Punting Avg., 2007-present

Gross Avg.

1. Shane Lechler, OAK 49.22t. Donnie Jones, STL 47.4

2t. Andy Lee, SF 47.4

4. Mat McBriar 47.0

5. Mike Scifres 45.9

NFL Leaders in Net Punting Avg., 2007-present

Net Avg.1. Shane Lechler, OAK 41.82. Donnie Jones, STL 40.5

3. Andy Lee, SF 40.1

4. Matt McBriar, DAL 40.0

5. Dustin Colquitt, KC 39.2

*Min. 120 p

KICKING IT

P Donnie Jones

Turnovers can often tell the story inthe NFL, and theyve certainly painteda big portion of the picture for the 2010Rams.

Steve Spagnuolos team is 6-1 thisseason when they win the turnoverbattle. St. Louis has committed just 20turnovers this season, tied for 9thfewest in the NFL.

When the Rams do give their oppo-nent extra opportunities, St. Louisdefense is among the NFLs best atlimiting the damage. Opponents haveturned the Rams 19 turnovers intojust 34 points, the fourth lowest total in the NFL. Last week the Ramsforced a punt following their only giveaway.

The Rams have been aided by superb ball protection from their play-er who handles it most often. When RB Steven Jackson lost a fum-ble in Week 14 in New Orleans, it was his first lost fumble in 562touches. Hes lost just 14 fumbles in 2,190 career touches.

As a team, St. Louis has lost just six fumbles this season, tied for the

second fewest in the NFL on the year.

TURNOVER STORY

QB Sam Bradford and C Jason Brown

K Josh Brown is among the NFLs best

when it comes to kicking from long dis-

tance.

Brown connected on a 52-yard try two

weeks ago against the Chiefs, his second

52-yarder this season. He also hit one as

part of a 4-for-4 afternoon in Week 13 at

Arizona. Brown hit six field goals of 50-plus

yards in 2008 and 2009, tying the team

record for most field goals from 50-plus ina season. His 2008 and 09 seasons are

tied with Tony Zendejas for most 50-yard

field goals in a season in team history.

Brown now ranks sixth in NFL history in successful field goal tries

from 50 yards or more. Of the five players who rank ahead of Brown

- Jason Hanson (45), Morten Andersen (40), John Kasay (40), Jason

Elam (39) and Sebastian Janikowski (29) - all but Janikowski played

at least nine more seasons than Brown. Janikowski entered the NFL

three seasons before Brown.

Since entering the NFL in 2003, Brown has made 28 field goals from

50-plus yards, most among active kickers during that time. His 68.3

percentage on field goals of 50 yards or more is second best since03.

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

50+ FG Pct.

Josh Brown 28 68.3

Sebastian Janikowski 25 52.1

Jason Hanson 24 70.6

John Kasay 19 51.4

Neil Rackers 19 50.0

Brown was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals last week and now has

31 field goals on the season, tying his career high he set in 2008.

Brown has scored 119 points this season, third best in the NFC and

fourth in the NFL among kickers.

DOWN TOWN JOSH BROWN

K Josh Brown

WR Danny Amendola is the Rams lead-

ing receiver, and his versatility has also

served St. Louis well in the return game.

Amendola is averaging 11.4 yards perpunt return this season, fifth best in the

NFC and eighth best in the NFL.

Hes given the Rams a big-play boost and

helped the club gain advantageous field

position. Amendola has seven punt

returns of 20 yards or more this season,

second only to Chicagos Devin Hester,

who has nine.

In just two seasons, Amendola ranks fourth in Rams history in ki

off return yards (2,697), ninth in punt return yards (803) and third

combined return yards (3,500).

RETURN TO SENDER

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Last April, the Rams were thrilled to find

Indiana 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 15

games, and the former Hoosier is the only

rookie left tackle to start every game for his

team this season. According toStatspass.com, Saffold has allowed only

three sacks all season.

Saffold was the fifth offensive tackle and seventh offensive lineman

taken in the 2010 draft.

WR Brandon Gibson has found a late-

season groove 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 38 receptions in thelast eight games and has been a trust-

ed target for QB Sam Bradford.

Gibson also has two touchdown catches on the year. Hes set

career highs with 50 receptions for 590 yards.

GIBSONS GRABS

WR Brandon Gibson

In 2009, CB Bradley Fletchers rookie sea-

son was off to a bang before a torn ACL

and LCL ended it seven games in. After an

exhaustive offseason of rehab, Fletcher is

back and earned the starting right corner-

back job this season.

After intercepting Drew Brees in Weeks 14,

Fletcher leads the Rams with four picks

this season. Hes second on the club in

tackles (87) and second in passesdefensed (12).

His interception in New Orleans gave him two interceptions in as

many weeks, and 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 quar-

ter to clinch a Rams victory. In Week 1, he made his first career fum-

ble recovery.

Fletchers road back wasnt an easy one. He underwent an operation

to reconstruct his LCL. After rehabbing from his first surgery, he again

went under the knife, this time to repair and reconstruct his ACL. Still,

Fletcher made it back to the field for the start of training camp andhas been a huge asset to the Rams.

FLETCH IS BACK

CB Bradley Fletcher

Starting strong safety Craig Dahl recordedhis first interception in Week 13 in Arizona,and he waited just one week to add hissecond. Dahl intercepted Drew Breesthree weeks ago to give him two picks in as

many weeks.

Also at Arizona, 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 is fourth among Rams with 84 tackles, including five for lossthe season.

DAHL HOUSE

S Craig Dahl

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 76th 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-yard

rushers: Steven Jackson (1,416 in 2009 and 1,148 in 2010), Jamal

Lewis (1,132 in 2006) and Willis McGahee (1,207 in 2007).

C Jason Brown

BLOCK PARTY

T Rodger Saffold

One year removed from allowing 44

sacks, the Rams have kept their quar-terback upright at a much better rate in2010.

Through 15 games, Sam Bradford hasbeen dropped just 31 times. The 13-sack decrease is the sixth-bestimprovement in the NFL over 2009team totals.

Making the single-year improvementmore impressive is the fact that theteam has done it with both a rookiequarterback and rookie left tackle in

Rodger Saffold. The Rams have the fifth-most pass attempts in tNFL but are tied for 14th fewest sacks allowed.

A leading cause for the offensive lines success has been its content health and continuity. St. Louis five opening day starters onoffensive line have combined to miss just one start all season.

Biggest single-year sacks allowed differential from 2009-201

Team 2009 2010 Differential

Kansas City Chiefs 42 22 -20Detroit Lions 43 26 -17Buffalo Bills 46 30 -16New York Giants 32 16 -16Green Bay Packers 51 36 -15

St. Louis Rams 44 31 -13

PROTECTION PLAN

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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN

QUARTERBACKS

WR Danny Amendola

8 Sam Bradford Has completed 335-of-554 passes (60.5 pct.) for 3,357 yards and 18 tou

downs. Ranks third in NFL history in passing yards by a rookie (3,065). Top overall pick in Aprils D

won 2008 Heisman Trophy and holds Oklahoma records for career passing yards (8,403), touchdo

passes (88) and completion percentage (67.64).

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 Inactive the last two weeks. Had four carries for 10 yards and added on

reception for two yards at Arizona. Scored on a 1-yard touchdown run at Denver in the Rams first

drive of the second half. Scored on a 12-yard screen pass to give him second touchdown in as ma

weeks versus Seattle in Week 4.

39 Steven Jackson Two-time Pro Bowler scored his sixth touchdown of the season on a 1-

run and finished with 48 yards on 24 carries last week against San Francisco. Scored his fifth touc

down of the season against Kansas City and finished with 19 carries for 67 yards. Gained 61 yards

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

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

become the Rams all-time leading rusher with 7,324 career yards on a 3-yard gain in the second qter at Tampa Bay and finished the game with 110 yards on 22 carries.

44 Mike Karney Returned to the lineup last week against San Francisco and had one carry

2 yards. Has four carries and four receptions on the year.

38 Keith Toston Has 19 carries for 54 yards on the season. Saw action on special teams t

last two games. Has appeared in all 14 games this season and has six special teams stops. Undra

free agent from Oklahoma State was first-team All-Big 12 as a senior after rushing for 1,218 yards

11 touchdowns.

WIDE RECEIVERS84 Danario Alexander Caught six passes for a personal-best 99 yards last week against S

Francisco. Returned from injury at Denver and had four receptions for 95 yards. Led the Rams wit

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 half in his Rams debut against San Diego.

16 Danny Amendola Leads Rams with 83 receptions and 680 yards on the season. Led th

team with eight catches for 53 yards and set up a Josh Brown field goal with an 84-yard kick return

last week against San Francisco. Ranks second in the NFL with 29 catches on third down this se

son.

11 Brandon Gibson Finished with three catches for 69 yards last week against San Franci

Has 50 receptions for 590 yards on the season.

81 Mardy Gilyard Inactive the last two weeks. Caught one pass for 21 yards in his

first career start against the Chargers to take season total to six for 63 yards. Fourth-round draft pi

caught 204 passes for 3,003 yards and 25 touchdowns at Cincinnati. Gilyard ranks second in Big E

history in career receptions.

19 Laurent Robinson Gave the Rams an eight-point lead in the fourth quarter when he cau

a 4-yard touchdown pass, his second of the season. Has 32 receptions for 330 yards on the seas

QB Sam Bradford

RB Steven Jackson

B Mike Karney

WR Brandon Gibson


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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN

E Billy Bajema

C Jason Brown

TIGHT ENDS

46 Daniel Fells Finished with three receptions for 28 yards last week against San Francisc

Hauled in his second touchdown catch of the season on a 23-yard pass in the fourth quarter again

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

47 Billy Bajema Crafty veteran has established new career highs with 14 receptions for 14

yards and two touchdowns this season. Recorded the first two touchdown catches of his career in

Week 12 at Denver. Is an accomplished blocker who also contributes heavily in the run game.

86 Michael Hoomanawanui Inactive in the last four games due to ankle injury. Connectedwith Bradford for a 36-yard touchdown pass with 1:32 left in the first quarter at Denver. Fifth-round

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

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

for 12 yards.

88 Derek Schouman Saw action on special teams last week against San Francisco. Joined

Rams in November after two years with Bills.

OFFENSIVE LINE

63 Jacob Bell Started at left guard in each of the Rams 15 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 75 consecutive games, the sixth-longest active streak among

NFL centers. Has helped the offense average 102.1 rushing yards per game.

70 Renardo Foster Saw action on special teams last week against San Francisco. Started

tackle in place of Jason Smith against Carolina. Spent time with the Falcons and Saints prior to joi

Rams.

65 Hank Fraley Did not play last week against San Francisco. Versatile guard/center joined

Rams this spring after four seasons in Cleveland. Has played in 142 games with 123 starts in 10 N

season as well as 10 postseason starts, including Super Bowl XXXIX with the Eagles.

73 Adam Goldberg Started at right guard in each of the Rams 15 games. Has appeared igames with 57 starts while playing four different positions (LT, RT, LG, RG) during NFL career.

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

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

the only rookie in the NFL to start all 15 games at left tackle this season.

77 Jason Smith Has started 14 games at right tackle this season. Threw key block that sp

Steven Jackson on a 27-yard touchdown run in Arizona. Returned to the starting lineup at San

Francisco after being inactive against Carolina.

Jason Smith

E Daniel Fells

G Jacob Bell


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PERSONNEL BREAKDOWN

DE Chris Long

DEFENSIVE LINE

99 C.J. Ah You Has seen action in all 15 contests. Had two tackles last week against SanFrancisco. Has 4.0 sacks on the year.

68 Jermelle Cudjo Inactive last week against San Francisco. Combined with DEJames Hall for the first sack of his career at Tampa Bay. Rookie free agent signee has tallied 16 tales for the Rams this season.

71 Gary Gibson Posted one tackle last week against San Francisco. Has started each of th

Rams 15 games this season and has 30 tackles on the year.

96 James Hall Eleventh-year veteran leads the Rams with 10.5 sacks on the season. Had sacks, two forced fumbles, and six tackles last week against San Francisco. Has 57.0 career sackHas 51 tackles including two for loss on the season.

72 Chris Long Pushed his season sack total to 8.5 last week against San Francisco. Has 2tackles and has started all 15 games at left defensive end.

98 Fred Robbins Has 22 total tackles, including four for loss, eight quarterback hits, 6.0 saand seven passes defensed on the year. Had one sack, two tackles, one pas defensed, and one fuble recovery last week against San Francisco.

97 Darell Scott Second-year pro and former fourth-round draft choice recorded three tacklelast week against San Francisco.

90 George Selvie Saw action on defense last week against San Francisco. Recorded first sack of his career when he dropped Shaun Hill at Detroit. Shared a sack with DE Chris Long againSeattle.

92 Eugene Sims Tackled QB Troy Smith in the end zone for a safety last week against SaFrancisco and added two tackles. 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 Logged one tackle last week against San Francisco. Posted a seashigh seven tackles at New Orleans. Toe injury in Week 1 led to him being inactive in Weeks 2-6.

59 Larry Grant Saw action on special teams last week against San Francisco. Sacked QBPhilip Rivers twice against San Diego, marking the first multi-sack game of his career, while alsoadding five tackles.

50 Bryan Kehl Tallied two solo tackles last week against San Francisco. Claimed by the Raoff waivers from the New York Giants prior to Week 2.

55 James Laurinaitis Leads team with 119 tackles on the season. Posted seven tackles anone pass defensed last week against San Francisco. Led the team with 12 tackles and had one padefensed against Kansas City. Had the first multi-sack game of his career at San Francisco after taing 1.5 sacks and five tackles. Intercepted QB Matt Moores first pass attempt of the game againstCarolina and added 10 tackles and a sack.

51 David Nixon Inactive the last two weeks due to hand injury. Signed to activeroster prior to week 13.

52 Curtis Johnson Inactive last week against San Francsico.

58 David Vobora Had one tackle and one pass defensed last week against San FranciscoFinished with six tackles against Kansas City and added his second sack of the season. Posted twtackles at New Orleans in his first start of the season at Sam linebacker.

B James Laurinaitis

DE James Hall

B Chris Chamberlain


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DEFENSIVE BACKS

21 Oshiomogho Atogwe Third among Rams with 85 tackles on the season. Posted

Two tackles and snagged his third interception of the season last week against San Francisco. Tal

six tackles, two passes defensed, and his got his second sack of the season at Arizona. Clinched v

tory against Carolina with an interception on the Panthers last drive and added three tackles, one

pass defensed, and a sack.

24 Ron Bartell Leads Rams with 13 passes defensed and has 66 tackles. Logged three ta

les last week against San Francisco.

37 James Butler Saw action on special teams last week against San Francisco. Caught h

second interception of the season against Carolina that led to a Josh Brown field goal.

36 Quincy Butler Saw action on special teams in the last two games. Posted nine tackles a

one pass defensed in his first start of the season at New Orleans.

43 Craig Dahl Logged three tackles and two passes defensed last week against San

Francisco. Caught his second interception of the season and added eight tackles at New Orleans.

Tallied six tackles, his first sack of the season and his first career interception at Arizona.

35 Kevin Dockery Tallied a season-high five tackles last week against San Francisco.

Delivered his first interception as a Ram against Kansas City and added two tackles. Sniffed out a

Seattle fake field goal attempt and tackled holder Jon Ryan for a 9-yard loss in win over Seattle.

32 Bradley Fletcher Logged four tackles last week against San Francisco. Caught his fourt

interception of the season at New Orleans as well as contributing nine tackles and two passes

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

quarter to clinch a Rams victory against Washington.

31 Justin King Inactive the last three games due to injury. 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 five games. Logged one solo tackle against

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

23 Jerome Murphy Saw action on special teams in the last three games. Posted two tackle

and recovered a fumble 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 Logged three tackles last week against San Francisco. Recorded his fi

career sack with a takedown of QB Drew Brees in the fourth quarter at New Orleans.

Oshiomogho Atogwe

CB Ron Bartell

K Josh Brown

Donnie Jones

S Chris Massey

SPECIALISTS

3 Josh Brown - Is 31-for-37 on the season after making 3-of-3 field goal attempts last week

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

5 Donnie Jones Averaged 42.4 gross yards on seven punts against San Francisco. Punte

10 times at San Francisco with zero returns allowed, three punts inside the 20, and a 43.7-yard ne

average. Ranks fourth in NFC and seventh in the NFL with 45.6 gross average and third in NFL inaverage (39.9).

45 Chris Massey Longest-tenured Ram has clean snaps on 1,039 of 1040 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 119 83 36 3.0 22.0 1 7 3 1 0

Bradley Fletcher 87 54 33 0.0 0.0 4 12 0 0 0Oshiomogho Atogwe 85 50 35 2.0 15.0 3 5 3 6 3Craig Dahl 84 42 42 1.0 10.0 2 4 1 2 2Ron Bartell 66 47 19 0.0 0.0 0 13 0 2 0ames Hall 51 26 25 10.5 49.5 0 0 7 12 6

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 0Gary Gibson 30 12 18 0.0 0.0 0 2 1 4 0ames Butler 26 17 9 0.0 0.0 2 2 0 0 1

Larry Grant 23 13 10 2.0 16.0 0 1 1 0 2Chris Long 23 13 10 8.5 52.0 0 2 16 19 3Fred Robbins 22 15 7 6.0 32.0 0 7 2 8 1Bryan Kehl 20 13 7 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 1 0ustin King 19 13 6 0.0 0.0 0 2 1 1 0

George Selvie 19 11 8 1.5 8.0 0 0 0 4 0Chris Chamberlain 18 11 7 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0C.J. Ah You 18 8 10 4.0 31.0 0 1 3 7 1David Vobora 17 11 6 2.0 10.0 0 1 0 0 0ermelle Cudjo 16 8 8 0.5 4.5 0 1 0 1 0

Kevin Dockery 15 11 4 0.0 0.0 1 3 0 1 0Quincy Butler 12 10 2 0.0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0Darell Scott 12 8 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 0 0Darian Stewart 11 9 2 1.0 8.0 0 1 0 5 0Eugene Sims 8 3 5 0.0 0.0 0 1 1 1 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 871 528 343 43.0 290.0 14 74 41 75 19

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

SPECIAL TEAMS STATISTICSTotal Solo Ast. FF FR BK BK Rec

Chris Chamberlain............19 15 4 2 0 0 0Brit Miller ..........................16 10 6 0 0 0 0David Vobora ....................16 6 10 0 0 0 0

erome Murphy ................13 10 3 0 1 0 0Craig Dahl ........................13 6 7 0 0 0 0Kenneth Darby..................13 8 5 0 0 0 0Larry Grant........................11 9 2 0 0 0 0Bryan Kehl ........................10 5 5 0 0 1 0Keith Toston ......................8 5 3 0 0 0 0Eugene Sims ....................7 3 4 0 0 0 0Bradley Fletcher ................7 3 4 1 0 0 0Chris Massey ....................6 3 3 0 0 0 0Darian Stewart ..................4 3 1 0 1 0 0Daniel Fells........................4 2 2 0 0 0 0Quincy Butler ....................3 3 0 0 0 0 0C.J. Ah You........................3 2 1 1 0 0 0Dominique Curry................3 2 1 0 0 1 0

osh Brown........................3 2 1 0 0 0 0Mardy Gilyard ....................2 2 0 0 0 0 0George Selvie....................2 1 1 0 0 0 0osh Hull............................2 1 1 0 0 0 0

Donnie Jones ....................1 1 0 0 0 0 0Michael Ho

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