| 2010 St. Louis Rams season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Stan Kroenke |
| General manager | Billy Devaney |
| Head coach | Steve Spagnuolo |
| Home stadium | Edward Jones Dome |
| Results | |
| Record | 7–9 |
| Division place | 2ndNFC West |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | RBSteven Jackson |
The2010 season was theSt. Louis Rams' 73rd in theNational Football League (NFL), and their 16th inSt. Louis. The team greatly improved on their near winless record of 1–15 from the2009 season by achieving more total victories than in their previous three seasons combined for a record of 7–9, which almost won a weakNFC West ultimately decided by a loss to theSeattle Seahawks in the final week. Since the start of the2007 NFL season, the Rams had won just 6 combined games and had not qualified for the playoffs since2004. In the2010 NFL draft, the Rams had the number 1 overall pick, which they pickedSam Bradford from Oklahoma. This year marked their second season under head coachSteve Spagnuolo. The Rams played all of their home games at theEdward Jones Dome, in St. Louis, Missouri.
The Rams fired two trainers (Jim Anderson and Dake Walden), and assistant line coachArt Valero left for theSeattle Seahawks.[1]
Stan Kroenke was approved by the NFL on August 25, 2010, to purchase 100% of the Rams from the current ownersChip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez. Kroenke took control of the team before the start of the 2010 season. He also owns theDenver Nuggets of theNBA, as well as theColorado Avalanche of theNHL.[2]
QuarterbackMarc Bulger was released by the Rams on April 5, 2010.
The Rams picked first in the first round after finishing the 2009 season with the worst overall record at 1–15. In addition, the Rams had a fifth round pick from thePhiladelphia Eagles from a trade that sent LBWill Witherspoon to the Eagles, and a seventh round pick from theAtlanta Falcons from a trade that sent CBTye Hill to the Falcons.
The Rams selectedUniversity of OklahomaQBSam Bradford with their 2010 number 1 overall pick.[3]
| Draft order | Player name | Position | Height | Weight | College | Contract | Notes | ||
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | Sam Bradford | QB | 6' 4" | 236 | Oklahoma | ||
| 2 | 1 | 33 | Rodger Saffold | OT | 6' 5" | 318 | Indiana | ||
| 3 | 1 | 65 | Jerome Murphy | CB | 6' 0" | 196 | South Florida | ||
| 4 | 1 | 99 | Mardy Gilyard | WR | 5' 11 7/8" | 187 | Cincinnati | ||
| 5 | 1 | 132 | Michael Hoomanawanui | TE | 6' 5" | 270 | Illinois | ||
| 5 | 4 | 135 | FromWashington Redskins, traded to theAtlanta Falcons | ||||||
| 5 | 18 | 149 | Hall Davis | DE | 6' 4" | 271 | Louisiana | FromAtlanta Falcons | |
| 5 | 24 | 163 | FromPhiladelphia Eagles, traded to theDenver Broncos | ||||||
| 6 | 1 | 170 | Fendi Onobun | TE | 6' 6" | 249 | Houston | ||
| 6 | 19 | 189 | Eugene Sims | DE | 6' 6" | 235 | W. Texas A&M | FromAtlanta Falcons | |
| 7 | 1 | 208 | Traded to theWashington Redskins | ||||||
| 7 | 4 | 211 | Marquis Johnson | CB | 5' 11" | 192 | Alabama | FromWashington Redskins | |
| 7 | 19 | 226 | George Selvie | DE | 6' 4" | 245 | South Florida | FromAtlanta Falcons | |
| 7 | 47 | 254 | Josh Hull | LB | 6' 3" | 240 | Penn State | Compensatory pick | |
The Rams preseason schedule was announced on March 31, 2010.[4]
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | NFL.com recap |
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| 1 | August 14 | Minnesota Vikings | L 7–28 | 0–1 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap |
| 2 | August 21 | atCleveland Browns | W 19–17 | 1–1 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | Recap |
| 3 | August 26 | atNew England Patriots | W 36–35 | 2–1 | Gillette Stadium | Recap |
| 4 | September 2 | Baltimore Ravens | W 27–21 | 3–1 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap |
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Vikings | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
| Rams | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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In addition to their regular games againstNFC West division rivals, the Rams played games against theNFC South andAFC West according to the NFL's schedule rotation, and also played games againstthe Detroit Lions, who had finished last in theNFC North in 2009, andthe Washington Redskins, who had finished last in theNFC East in 2009.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Game site | NFL.com recap | ||
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| 1 | September 12 | Arizona Cardinals | L 13–17 | 0–1 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap | ||
| 2 | September 19 | atOakland Raiders | L 14–16 | 0–2 | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum | Recap | ||
| 3 | September 26 | Washington Redskins | W 30–16 | 1–2 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap | ||
| 4 | October 3 | Seattle Seahawks | W 20–3 | 2–2 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap | ||
| 5 | October 10 | atDetroit Lions | L 6–44 | 2–3 | Ford Field | Recap | ||
| 6 | October 17 | San Diego Chargers | W 20–17 | 3–3 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap | ||
| 7 | October 24 | atTampa Bay Buccaneers | L 17–18 | 3–4 | Raymond James Stadium | Recap | ||
| 8 | October 31 | Carolina Panthers | W 20–10 | 4–4 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap | ||
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| 10 | November 14 | atSan Francisco 49ers | L 20–23(OT) | 4–5 | Candlestick Park | Recap | ||
| 11 | November 21 | Atlanta Falcons | L 17–34 | 4–6 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap | ||
| 12 | November 28 | atDenver Broncos | W 36–33 | 5–6 | INVESCO Field at Mile High | Recap | ||
| 13 | December 5 | atArizona Cardinals | W 19–6 | 6–6 | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap | ||
| 14 | December 12 | atNew Orleans Saints | L 13–31 | 6–7 | Louisiana Superdome | Recap | ||
| 15 | December 19 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 13–27 | 6–8 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap | ||
| 16 | December 26 | San Francisco 49ers | W 25–17 | 7–8 | Edward Jones Dome | Recap | ||
| 17 | January 2 | atSeattle Seahawks | L 6–16 | 7–9 | Qwest Field | Recap | ||
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Cardinals | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Rams | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
atEdward Jones Dome,St. Louis, Missouri
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The St. Louis Rams began their season at home for an NFC West match against theArizona Cardinals. The Rams trailed in the 2nd quarter with Cardinals kickerJay Feely nailing a 22-yard field goal, which was replied when Rams kickerJosh Brown made a 46-yard field goal. The Rams fell behind again with running backTim Hightower making a 1-yard TD run, but were able to score with rookie quarterbackSam Bradford making a 1-yard TD pass to wide receiverLaurent Robinson. In the third quarter, the Rams took the lead for the first time when Brown nailed a 25-yard field goal, but it went downhill in the fourth quarter when quarterbackDerek Anderson made a 21-yard TD pass to wide receiverLarry Fitzgerald, giving St. Louis a loss.
With the loss, St. Louis began the season at 0–1.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Rams | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Raiders | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 16 |
atOakland–Alameda County Coliseum,Oakland, California
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Hoping to rebound from their divisional loss to the Cardinals the Rams flew toOakland–Alameda County Coliseum for an Interconference duel with theOakland Raiders. In the 2nd quarter the Rams would score first with QBSam Bradford making a 7-yard TD pass to WRMark Clayton. Then the Raiders replied with kickerSebastian Janikowski nailing a 38-yard field goal; then he booted a 41-yard field goal in the third quarter. Then the Rams fell behind when QBBruce Gradkowski made a 4-yard TD pass to WRLouis Murphy, followed in the fourth quarter by Janikowski nailing a 22-yard field goal. The Rams cut the lead when Bradford found WRMark Clayton on a 17-yard TD pass, but couldn't pull out the victory.
With the close loss and 13th straight loss to an AFC opponent, the Rams fell to 0–2.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Redskins | 0 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Rams | 14 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 30 |
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After two close losses the Rams hoped to bounce back at theEdward Jones Dome for their first win of the season. On the first possession the Rams drove down the field and capped off their drive with a 41-yard touchdown run bySteven Jackson. On the ensuing Redskins drive,Donovan McNabb drove into Rams territory beforeNa'il Diggs forced a fumble onSantana Moss.James Butler, who was playing for an injuredCraig Dahl picked up the fumbled and returned it 49 yards before being forced out of bounds. Bradford threw a three-yard touchdown pass toDaniel Fells to make the score 14–0. The Redskins tried to start their offense again, but after being stopped on third down had to punt.Graham Gano's punt was blocked however by Rams rookie wide receiverDominique Curry, and the Rams took over in striking distance for another touchdown. Sam Bradford threw his first interception of the day, and the Redskins were able to take over again, and were able to score a field goal. On the kickoff after the Redskins field goal,Mardy Gilyard, the Rams rookie kick returner/wide receiver fumbled the ball, and the Redskins took over on the 21 yard line. Donovan McNabb hit Santana Moss for a touchdown the next play. Steven Jackson was injured on the next drive for the Rams, and the Rams were unable to score. The next drive the Redskins kicked another field goal to make the score 13–14. The Rams marched down the field one last time, but were stalled in the redzone. With 31 seconds leftJosh Brown attempted a field goal, but the Redskins blocked the kick and at the half the Rams led 14–13. At the start of the second half, McNabb hit Moss for a 56-yard pass. The Rams kept the Redskins out of the endzone, and Washington settled for the go ahead field goal to make the score 16–14. The next drive St. Louis marched down the field, andKenneth Darby, playing for an injured Steven Jackson scored his first TD of the year from 12 yards out to make the score 21–16. Redskins were unable to score during the fourth quarter however, and McNabb was picked off byBradly Fletcher as he attempted a comeback. Josh Brown kicked three field goals in the final quarter to seal the Rams first victory of the year with a score of 30–16, snapping a 13-game home losing skid. This win also marked their highest scoring performance in a regular season game since their 34–14 victory over theDallas Cowboys on October 19, 2008.
With the win, the Rams improved to 1–2.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Seahawks | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Rams | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
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The Rams' fourth game was played at home in an NFC west rivalry match against theSeattle Seahawks. In the first quarter the Rams took the early lead as QBSam Bradford completed a 15-yard TD pass to WRBrandon Gibson. The Seahawks cut the lead with kickerOlindo Mare nailing a 22-yard field goal, but the Rams increased their lead when kickerJosh Brown made a 30-yard field goal, followed in the 3rd quarter by Bradford completing a 21-yard TD pass to RBKenneth Darby. ThenJosh Brown made a 31-yard field goal.
With the victory, the Rams improved to 2–2, thus successfully improving on their previous season. The win also snapped a 10-game regular season losing streak to the Seahawks.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Rams | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Lions | 3 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 44 |
at Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan
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Hoping to increase their current winning streak the Rams flew toFord Field for an NFC duel with the Lions. The Rams trailed early with kickerJason Hanson making a 30-yard field goal, but the Rams replied with kickerJosh Brown making a 28-yard field goal. In the second quarter the Rams struggled as Hanson's kick was returned 105 yards to the endzone by WRStefan Logan, followed by QBShaun Hill making a 1-yard TD pass to WRCalvin Johnson. The Rams tried to cut the lead with Brown nailing another 28-yard field goal, but they continued to struggle when Hill found TEBrandon Pettigrew on a 3-yard TD pass and then in the 3rd quarter he found WRNate Burleson on a 26-yard TD pass. In the fourth quarter the Rams had more problems when they gave up a 48 and a 47-yard field goal by Hanson and an interception by DBAlphonso Smith in which he returned 42 yards to the endzone for a touchdown.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 2–3.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Chargers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
| Rams | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
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The Rams' sixth game was an Interconference duel against theSan Diego Chargers inside their dome. In the first quarter the Rams took the early lead as kickerJosh Brown made a 39-yard field goal, followed by QBSam Bradford completing a 38-yard TD pass to WRDanario Alexander. The Rams increased their lead in the 2nd quarter when RBSteven Jackson got a 7-yard TD run. The Chargers replied with kickerNate Kaeding nailing a 41-yard field goal, followed in the third quarter by FBMike Tolbert getting a 1-yard TD run. In the 4th quarter the Rams' lead increased again when Josh Brown hit a 48-yard field goal, but was cut when QBPhilip Rivers made a 5-yard TD pass to WRBuster Davis.
With the win, the Rams improved to 3–3 snapping their 13-game losing streak against AFC Opponents.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Rams | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
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The Rams' seventh game was an NFC duel against the Buccaneers atRaymond James Stadium. In the first quarter, the Rams trailed early as kickerConnor Barth made a 35-yard field goal. They eventually pulled ahead in the 2nd quarter when kickerJosh Brown made a 25-yard field goal, followed by QBSam Bradford making a 5 and a 2-yard TD pass to WRDanny Amendola and TEMichael Hoomanawanui respectively. The 49ers decreased the lead with Barth nailing a 39-yard field goal. This was followed by his successful 53 and 38-yard field goals to go 17–12. In the fourth quarter the Rams suddenly fell behind with QBJosh Freeman making a 1-yard TD pass to RBCadillac Williams. (With a failed 2-point conversion)
With the loss, the Rams fell to 3–4.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Panthers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| Rams | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
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The Rams 8th game was an NFC duel with the Panthers inside their dome. In the second quarter the Rams took the lead as kickerJosh Brown nailed a 33-yard field goal. This was followed by QBSam Bradford completing a 2-yard TD pass to WRDanny Amendola. The Panthers replied with kickerJohn Kasay making a 44-yard field goal. The Rams increased their lead in the fourth quarter with Bradford finding TEDaniel Fells on a 23-yard TD pass, followed by Brown getting a 41-yard field goal. The Panthers responded with QBMatt Moore making a 17-yard TD pass to WRBrandon LaFell.
With the win, the Rams went into their bye week at 4–4.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
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| Rams | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| 49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
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Coming off their bye week the Rams flew toCandlestick Park for an NFC West rivalry match against the 49ers. In the first quarter the Rams took the lead with kickerJosh Brown making a 42-yard field goal. They trailed with RBFrank Gore getting a 1-yard TD run. This was followed in the second quarter by kickerJoe Nedney nailing a 26-yard field goal. The Rams fought back and took the lead with QBSam Bradford completing a 5-yard TD pass to WRDanny Amendola. Followed in the third quarter by RBSteven Jackson getting a 13-yard TD run. The 49ers got the lead back with Nedney getting a 47-yard field goal, followed by QBTroy Smith making a 16-yard TD pass to WRMichael Crabtree. Te Rams tied the game with Brown making a 33-yard field goal. The decision was made at overtime when Nedney successfully put away a 29-yard field goal to give the Rams a loss, bringing their record down to 4–5.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Falcons | 3 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 34 |
| Rams | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
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Hoping to rebound from their loss to the 49ers the Rams played inside their dome for an NFC duel with the Falcons. In the first quarter the Rams took the lead after QBSam Bradford making a 25-yard TD pass to TEMichael Hoomanawanui. The Falcons replied with kickerMatt Bryant hitting a 42-yard field goal. The Rams increased their lead when kickerJosh Brown hit a 53-yard field goal. The lead didn't last long after QBMatt Ryan completed a 12-yard TD pass to WRBrian Finneran, followed by Bryant nailing a 29 and a 24-yard field goal. The Rams tried to cut the lead with Bradford making a 13-yard TD pass to WRBrandon Gibson, but they struggled further as Ryan threw a 2-yard TD pass to TEJustin Peelle. This was followed in the fourth quarter by Bryant nailing a 21-yard field goal, and with RBMichael Turner getting a 39-yard TD run.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 4–6.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Rams | 7 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 36 |
| Broncos | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 33 |
atINVESCO Field at Mile High,Denver, Colorado
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Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Falcons the Rams flew toINVESCO Field at Mile High for an Inter-conference duel with the Broncos. In the first quarter the Rams trailed early asKnowshon Moreno got a 4-yard TD run, followed by kickerMatt Prater nailing a 49-yard field goal. They cut the lead down with QBSam Bradford getting a 36-yard TD pass to TEMichael Hoomanawanui. The deficit increased as Prater made a 40-yard field goal. They pulled ahead with Bradford completing a 2 and a 26-yard TD pass to TEBilly Bajema, followed by kickerJosh Brown nailing a 28 and a 37-yard field goal. This was followed in the third quarter by RBKenneth Darby getting a 1-yard TD run. The lead was narrowed with QBKyle Orton making a 41-yard TD pass to Lloyd, but it was expanded after Brown got a 26-yard field goal. The Broncos tried to come back as Orton completed a 16 and a 5-yard TD pass to wide receiversEddie Royal andBrandon Lloyd, but the Rams' defense held them on for the win.
With the win, the Rams improved to 5–6.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Rams | 3 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 19 |
| Cardinals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
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The Rams' twelfth game was a division rivalry match against the Cardinals. The Rams trailed early as kickerJay Feely got a 45 and a 41-yard field goal. They soon pulled ahead after kickerJosh Brown hit a 28, 52 and 20-yard field goal. This was followed in the third quarter by RBSteven Jackson getting a 27-yard TD run, and with Brown making a 43-yard field goal.
With the win, the Rams improved to 6–6. They have won as many games this year as they have for the past three years, only winning a total of 6 games 2007–2009.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Rams | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| Saints | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Coming off their win over the Cardinals the Rams flew toLouisiana Superdome for an NFC duel with the Saints. The Rams trailed early as QBDrew Brees completed a 5 and a 17-yard TD pass to WRMarques Colston. The Rams then got on the board as kickerJosh Brown hit a 38 and a 45-yard field goal. Soon, they had more problems as QBSam Bradford threw an interception to FSMalcolm Jenkins which was returned 96 yards for a touchdown. This was followed by Bress completing a 31-yard TD pass to WRLance Moore, followed by kickerGarrett Hartley nailing a 40-yard field goal. The Rams would cut the lead down with Bradford scrambling a yard for a touchdown.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 6–7.
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Chiefs | 0 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 27 |
| Rams | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
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Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Saints the Rams played inside their dome for an interconference duel with the Chiefs.In the first quarter the Rams took the early lead as kickerJosh Brown nailed a 37 and a 52-yard field goal. They trailed with QBMatt Cassel throwing a 2-yard TD pass to TELeonard Pope, which got worse as RBJamaal Charles got a 2-yard TD run, followed by kickerRyan Succop making a 53 and a 38-yard field goal. The Rams tried to break down the lead with RBSteven Jackson making a 5-yard TD run, but continued to struggle as RBThomas Jones got a 2-yard TD run.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 6–8.
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| 49ers | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| Rams | 9 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 25 |
at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri
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Hoping to break a two-game losing streak the Rams played inside their dome for a division rivalry rematch against the 49ers. The Rams took the lead after RBSteven Jackson got a 1-yard TD run, followed by DEJames Hall tackling 49ers quarterbackTroy Smith for a safety. The lead was narrowed whenTed Ginn Jr. returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown, but the Rams increased their lead slightly with kickerJosh Brown nailing a 43-yard field goal. They trailed for the first time with Smith completing a 60-yard TD pass to WRMichael Crabtree. They got the lead back with Brown getting a 30-yard field goal, followed by QBSam Bradford getting a 3-yard TD pass to WRLaurent Robinson. The lead was narrowed with kickerJeff Reed nailing a 30-yard field goal, but the Rams pulled away with Brown making a 28-yard field goal.
With the win, the Rams improved to 7–8.
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| Rams | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 16 |
atQwest Field,Seattle, Washington
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Coming off their win over the 49ers, the Rams flew toQwest Field for a Week 17 NFC West rematch with theSeattle Seahawks, with the division title on the line. St. Louis trailed early in the first quarter as Seahawks quarterbackCharlie Whitehurst completed a 4-yard touchdown pass to wide receiverMike Williams. The Rams answered in the second quarter with a 32-yard field goal from kickerJosh Brown.
St. Louis chopped away as their deficit in the third quarter with a 27-yard field goal from Brown, but Seattle replied with kickerOlindo Mare making a 31-yard field goal. Afterwards, the Seahawks pulled away in the fourth quarter with Mare getting a 38-yard and a 34-yard field goal.
With the loss, the Rams' season came to an end at 7–9.
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| W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
| (4)Seattle Seahawks | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 4–2 | 6–6 | 310 | 407 | W1 |
| St. Louis Rams | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 3–3 | 5–7 | 289 | 328 | L1 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 4–2 | 4–8 | 305 | 346 | W1 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 1–5 | 3–9 | 289 | 434 | L1 |
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