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Rams blow out Raiders 52-0 at the Dome
• By Joe Lyons
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_f8a6c593-77c4-5905-8da7-4ceb6f85e9cf.html
The Rams set the tone early and never let up, blowing past the visiting Oakland Raiders 52-0 Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome.
It was the second-largest margin of victory in franchise history. In 1976, the Rams blew out the Atlanta Falcons 59-0.
The Rams, who improved to 5-7, will play play Sunday in Washington against the Redskins. Coming off their lone win of the season, the Raiders fell to 1-11.
After coming up with a fourth-down stop near midfield late in the third quarter, the Rams moved 56 yards on five plays, stretching their lead to 45-0 on an 8-yard scoring run from Tre Mason with 12:47 to play. The key play of the drive was a 28-yard pass-interference call on the Raiders' T.J. Carrie on a pass intended for Kenny Britt.
The Rams closed out the day's scoring with 5:24 to play as Trumaine Johnson picked off a Matt Schaub pass and returned it 44 yards down the right sideline to make it 52-0.
S LEAD 38-0 WITH ONE QUARTER TO PLAY
The teams traded punts through the third quarter. In fact the Rams' lone first down came on the period's final play as Zac Stacy broke free for an 11-yard gain.
The highlight of the quarter for the Rams was Chris Long's first sack of the season. Later, after William Hayes knocked the ball from Oakland Marcel Reese, Rodney McLeod scooped up the fumble. But the Rams were unable to capitalize.
RAMS UP 38-0 AT THE HALF
The Rams continued to pour it on as Tre Mason broke free on a first-down play from the St. Louis 11 and went untouched for an 89-yard touchdown with 11:14 to play in the second quarter. On the play, receiver Tavon Austin made not one but two downfield blocks to help Mason stretch the Rams' lead to 28-0. Tight end Cory Harkey also came up with a key block.
Following the second-longest touchdown run in franchise history _ Kenny Washington had a 92-yarder against the Chicago Cardinals back in 1947 _ Mason was flagged for excessive celebration.
With Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers around his ankles, Oakland rookie quarterback Derek Carr overthrew a short third-down pass to Maurice Jones-Drew and the pass was picked off by rookie corner E.J. Gaines. It was the second career interception for the former Mizzou star, who returned it t. he Mizzou product returned it to the Oakland 23.
Four plays later, Hill connected on a short pass to tight Cory Harkey, who powered his way past two Oakland defenders to make it 35-0 with 8:10 to play before halftime.
On another third-down play, Carr throws another pick. Trumaine Johnson intercepts the pass and returns it 22 yards to the Oakland 13. This drive stalled, thanks to a Justin Tuck sack on third down, but Greg Zuerlein booted a 38-yard field goal with 5:27 to play before halftime.
At the break, the Rams lead 38-0.
Some quick halftime numbers:
• Hill has completed 12 of 15 passes for 178 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Mason has 113 yards on just six carries, with an 89-yard TD run. Bailey has five catches for 100 yards. On defense, Alec Ogletree leads the way with four tackles. Gaines and Johnson have interceptions.
• Carr has completed 14 of 26 passes for 92 yards with a pair of picks. The Raiders' busiest player has been punter Marquette King. He's averaging 43.2 yards on five punts.
RAMS JUMP TO 21-0 LEAD AFTER ONE QUARTER
The Rams took control from the start. After forcing a three-and-out to start the game, the Rams moved 59 yards on just four plays to go up 7-0 on a 35-yard screen pass from Shaun Hill to Tre Mason. Under pressure, Hill dumped the all off to Mason, who raced up the right sideline and picked up a block near the goal line from Stedman Bailey to score the go-ahead touchdown with 12:04 to play in the opening quarter.
After forcing another punt, the Rams went back to work, moving 78 yards on just seven plays to make it 14-0. On a bootleg run to the right, Hill scored from the 2 with 7:12 left in the first quarter. Key plays of the drive included passes from Hill to Bailey covering 8, 16 and 34 yards and a 13-yard strike from Hill to Kenny Britt.
It was Hill's first rushing touchdown since 2008, when he was playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
After forcing yet another punt _ the Raiders have just 16 net yards in three offensive possessions _ the Rams are at it again. This time, they move 61 yards on just six plays and go up 21-0 on an 18-yard run from Tavon Austin on a jet sweep around left end with 2:37 to play in the first quarter. Key plays on the drive were a pair of passes from Hill to Bailey covering 26 and 16 yards. Bailey, the second-year pro from West Virginia, already has five catches for 100 yards.
DE LONG MAKES RETURN FOR RAMS
The Rams take on their third consecutive AFC West opponent today when they take on the Oakland Raiders in a noon contest at the Edward Jones Dome.
The Rams (4-7) stunned visiting Denver 22-7 on Nov. 16 and then fell short in a frustrating 27-24 loss in San Diego a week ago.
The Raiders (1-10) are coming off their first win of the season, a 24-20 Thursday victory over visiting Kansas City on Nov. 20 that snapped a 16-game losing streak.
The Raiders have won eight of 12 previous meetings with the Rams.
The Rams are in blue jerseys and white pants. The Raiders go with silver pans and white shirts.
Sunday will mark the return of veteran defensive end Chris Long, who underwent ankle surgery following the team's season-opening loss to Minnesota Vikings. Long was activated Saturday from the injured reserve/designated to return list. To open up a roster spot, linebacker Marshall McFadden was waived.
It's merely a coincidence, but Long's return against the Raiders is significant. His father Howie was a Hall of Fame defensive end for Oakland and his brother Howie Jr. works in the Raiders' front office.
“I'm proud of what my dad was able to accomplish there,'' Long said earlier this week from Rams Park. He speaks highly of that experience. They have got great fans. They've got a great history. I enjoyed when I went there and played a couple of years back. They showed me love, their fans, so I'm very respectful of their tradition and what they do.
“It's exciting because my brother Howie is in football operations there actually. That's actually more exciting to me than playing my brother (Chicago guard) Kyle because I actually have to play my brother Kyle and that's not very fun. But to be able to see my brother and catch up with him is nice, too.''
INACTIVES
The Rams' inactives today are cornerback Marcus Roberson (ankle), defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (groin), defensive tackle Alex Carrington (thigh), defensive end Ethan Westbrooks and offensive linemen Barrett Jones and Brandon Washington.
The Raiders will be without safety Jonathan Dowling (back), cornerback Neiko Thorpe (hand) and running back Latavius Murray (concussion). Other inactives are quarterback Matt McGloin, wide receiver Demarius Moore, guard Tony Bergstrom and defensive tackle Stacy McGee.
Oakland has placed cornerback Carlos Rogers and tight end David Ausberry on injured reserve, with running back George Atkinson III and defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin promoted from the practice squad.
Murray, a second-year player from the University of Central Florida, was enjoying a huge game against the Chiefs _ 112 yards on four carries with 11- and 90-yard touchdowns _ when a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter ended his night.
• By Joe Lyons
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/foot...cle_f8a6c593-77c4-5905-8da7-4ceb6f85e9cf.html
The Rams set the tone early and never let up, blowing past the visiting Oakland Raiders 52-0 Sunday at the Edward Jones Dome.
It was the second-largest margin of victory in franchise history. In 1976, the Rams blew out the Atlanta Falcons 59-0.
The Rams, who improved to 5-7, will play play Sunday in Washington against the Redskins. Coming off their lone win of the season, the Raiders fell to 1-11.
After coming up with a fourth-down stop near midfield late in the third quarter, the Rams moved 56 yards on five plays, stretching their lead to 45-0 on an 8-yard scoring run from Tre Mason with 12:47 to play. The key play of the drive was a 28-yard pass-interference call on the Raiders' T.J. Carrie on a pass intended for Kenny Britt.
The Rams closed out the day's scoring with 5:24 to play as Trumaine Johnson picked off a Matt Schaub pass and returned it 44 yards down the right sideline to make it 52-0.
S LEAD 38-0 WITH ONE QUARTER TO PLAY
The teams traded punts through the third quarter. In fact the Rams' lone first down came on the period's final play as Zac Stacy broke free for an 11-yard gain.
The highlight of the quarter for the Rams was Chris Long's first sack of the season. Later, after William Hayes knocked the ball from Oakland Marcel Reese, Rodney McLeod scooped up the fumble. But the Rams were unable to capitalize.
RAMS UP 38-0 AT THE HALF
The Rams continued to pour it on as Tre Mason broke free on a first-down play from the St. Louis 11 and went untouched for an 89-yard touchdown with 11:14 to play in the second quarter. On the play, receiver Tavon Austin made not one but two downfield blocks to help Mason stretch the Rams' lead to 28-0. Tight end Cory Harkey also came up with a key block.
Following the second-longest touchdown run in franchise history _ Kenny Washington had a 92-yarder against the Chicago Cardinals back in 1947 _ Mason was flagged for excessive celebration.
With Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers around his ankles, Oakland rookie quarterback Derek Carr overthrew a short third-down pass to Maurice Jones-Drew and the pass was picked off by rookie corner E.J. Gaines. It was the second career interception for the former Mizzou star, who returned it t. he Mizzou product returned it to the Oakland 23.
Four plays later, Hill connected on a short pass to tight Cory Harkey, who powered his way past two Oakland defenders to make it 35-0 with 8:10 to play before halftime.
On another third-down play, Carr throws another pick. Trumaine Johnson intercepts the pass and returns it 22 yards to the Oakland 13. This drive stalled, thanks to a Justin Tuck sack on third down, but Greg Zuerlein booted a 38-yard field goal with 5:27 to play before halftime.
At the break, the Rams lead 38-0.
Some quick halftime numbers:
• Hill has completed 12 of 15 passes for 178 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Mason has 113 yards on just six carries, with an 89-yard TD run. Bailey has five catches for 100 yards. On defense, Alec Ogletree leads the way with four tackles. Gaines and Johnson have interceptions.
• Carr has completed 14 of 26 passes for 92 yards with a pair of picks. The Raiders' busiest player has been punter Marquette King. He's averaging 43.2 yards on five punts.
RAMS JUMP TO 21-0 LEAD AFTER ONE QUARTER
The Rams took control from the start. After forcing a three-and-out to start the game, the Rams moved 59 yards on just four plays to go up 7-0 on a 35-yard screen pass from Shaun Hill to Tre Mason. Under pressure, Hill dumped the all off to Mason, who raced up the right sideline and picked up a block near the goal line from Stedman Bailey to score the go-ahead touchdown with 12:04 to play in the opening quarter.
After forcing another punt, the Rams went back to work, moving 78 yards on just seven plays to make it 14-0. On a bootleg run to the right, Hill scored from the 2 with 7:12 left in the first quarter. Key plays of the drive included passes from Hill to Bailey covering 8, 16 and 34 yards and a 13-yard strike from Hill to Kenny Britt.
It was Hill's first rushing touchdown since 2008, when he was playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
After forcing yet another punt _ the Raiders have just 16 net yards in three offensive possessions _ the Rams are at it again. This time, they move 61 yards on just six plays and go up 21-0 on an 18-yard run from Tavon Austin on a jet sweep around left end with 2:37 to play in the first quarter. Key plays on the drive were a pair of passes from Hill to Bailey covering 26 and 16 yards. Bailey, the second-year pro from West Virginia, already has five catches for 100 yards.
DE LONG MAKES RETURN FOR RAMS
The Rams take on their third consecutive AFC West opponent today when they take on the Oakland Raiders in a noon contest at the Edward Jones Dome.
The Rams (4-7) stunned visiting Denver 22-7 on Nov. 16 and then fell short in a frustrating 27-24 loss in San Diego a week ago.
The Raiders (1-10) are coming off their first win of the season, a 24-20 Thursday victory over visiting Kansas City on Nov. 20 that snapped a 16-game losing streak.
The Raiders have won eight of 12 previous meetings with the Rams.
The Rams are in blue jerseys and white pants. The Raiders go with silver pans and white shirts.
Sunday will mark the return of veteran defensive end Chris Long, who underwent ankle surgery following the team's season-opening loss to Minnesota Vikings. Long was activated Saturday from the injured reserve/designated to return list. To open up a roster spot, linebacker Marshall McFadden was waived.
It's merely a coincidence, but Long's return against the Raiders is significant. His father Howie was a Hall of Fame defensive end for Oakland and his brother Howie Jr. works in the Raiders' front office.
“I'm proud of what my dad was able to accomplish there,'' Long said earlier this week from Rams Park. He speaks highly of that experience. They have got great fans. They've got a great history. I enjoyed when I went there and played a couple of years back. They showed me love, their fans, so I'm very respectful of their tradition and what they do.
“It's exciting because my brother Howie is in football operations there actually. That's actually more exciting to me than playing my brother (Chicago guard) Kyle because I actually have to play my brother Kyle and that's not very fun. But to be able to see my brother and catch up with him is nice, too.''
INACTIVES
The Rams' inactives today are cornerback Marcus Roberson (ankle), defensive back Lamarcus Joyner (groin), defensive tackle Alex Carrington (thigh), defensive end Ethan Westbrooks and offensive linemen Barrett Jones and Brandon Washington.
The Raiders will be without safety Jonathan Dowling (back), cornerback Neiko Thorpe (hand) and running back Latavius Murray (concussion). Other inactives are quarterback Matt McGloin, wide receiver Demarius Moore, guard Tony Bergstrom and defensive tackle Stacy McGee.
Oakland has placed cornerback Carlos Rogers and tight end David Ausberry on injured reserve, with running back George Atkinson III and defensive tackle Ricky Lumpkin promoted from the practice squad.
Murray, a second-year player from the University of Central Florida, was enjoying a huge game against the Chiefs _ 112 yards on four carries with 11- and 90-yard touchdowns _ when a helmet-to-helmet hit in the second quarter ended his night.