Rams News Recap: Oct. 27

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Rams Lose J. Long, Quick for Rest of Season –PD
Rams left tackle Jake Long engaged Kansas City defensive end Allen Bailey, then crumpled to the ground late in the third quarter Sunday.

Rams Notes: Fisher Expresses Condolences for Redbirds’ Tragic Loss –PD
As Rams coach Jeff Fisher began his weekly Monday news conference at Rams Park, his first thoughts weren’t about football.

Jeff Fisher’s Monday Press Conference –Video

The Jeff Fisher Show – October 27, 2014

Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher Press Conference Transcript: Oct. 27

Rams Lose Long And Quick For The Season –Video

ESPN’s Sunday Blitz: Rams-Chiefs Recap –Video

W2W4 Revisited: St. Louis Rams –Wagoner

Turning Point: Mis-hit Kickoff Returned for Touchdown –Wagoner
Here is a look back at the turning point play in the St. Louis Rams’ 34-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon:

Greg Zuerlein’s Rough Day Raises Questions –Wagoner
St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein missed the team’s Friday practice because of the flu. Two days later, he missed a 38-yard field goal and mishit a kickoff that led to a 99-yard touchdown for Chiefs returner Knile Davis.

Morning Ram-blings: Monday Game Balls –Wagoner
Week 8 of the NFL season is mostly done with only tonight’s “Monday Night Football” matchup remaining on the docket.

Jim Thomas: Rams Take Step Back in Rout –Video

CBS Sports Rams at Chiefs Recap –Video

Austin Davis: “We have to let this one go” –Video

Jeff Fisher: “We have our work cut out for us” –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Niners getting healthy
By Nick Wagoner

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EARTH CITY, Mo. -- While the St. Louis Rams are dealing with a half dozen injuries coming out of Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, their next opponent just spent the bye week relaxing and getting healthy.

The San Francisco 49ers watched Sunday as the Rams lost key contributors at nearly every position. In the meantime, the Niners look poised to get some of their key players back, though it won't be in time for this Sunday's game against the Rams.

Niners reporter Paul Gutierrez reported Monday that running back Marcus Lattimore is set to begin practicing with San Francisco on Wednesday. Lattimore will then open a 21-day window where he can be activated to the roster.

Of a more pressing note is the potential return of defensive end Glenn Dorsey. Dorsey began practicing with the team on Monday but he also has a window to return that isn't yet open.

The one with the most interest pertains to linebacker Aldon Smith, who was suspended for nine games. There have been rumors of a potential reduction in that suspension that could put him back on the field this week.

Regardless, the Niners figure to be in much better shape than the Rams heading toward next Sunday's game.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Monday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we kicked off the week by handing out our usual Sunday game balls. ... Next, we looked at the struggles of kicker Greg Zuerlein. ... In W2W4 revisited, we looked back at three things to watch from Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. ... This week's turning point play was Knile Davis' 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. ... We then had the news that left tackle Jake Long and receiver Brian Quick are out for the season with knee and shoulder injuries, respectively. ... We then took a closer look at the eerie similarities between the injuries to Long and quarterback Sam Bradford.

Elsewhere:

Grantland's Bill Barnwell wraps up Week 8 with a good look at another upcoming Rams opponent: the Arizona Cardinals.

Sticking with the division theme, Pro Football Focus offers a look at why Insider the Seahawks are struggling in this Insider piece.

At 101sports.com, Randy Karraker offers his takeaways from the Rams' latest loss.

The Associated Press reports that Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith played through a shoulder injury against the Rams.

At stltoday.com, Jim Thomas writes that the Rams' failure to get back to fundamentals held them back against the Chiefs.