Rams News Recap: Sept. 21

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Burwell: Young QB Davis Shows He Can Lead Team
Feel free to lament the plight of the Rams as this frustratingly incomplete football team is stuck on the proverbial hamster wheel.

Rams Notes: Cook Apologizes for Shoving Davis –PD
From a Rams perspective, it wasn’t the prettiest moment in Sunday’s Rams-Cowboys game.

One-On-One with Rams Safety Cody Davis –Video

Rams Offense Gets Going but Mistakes Lead to Loss –PD
The Rams did a lot of the things they wanted to do against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday afternoon at the Edward Jones Dome.

Rams Fall Apart in 34-31 Loss –PD
Strong safety T.J. McDonald was at a loss for words. Defensive end Williams Hayes said his head was spinning.

Rams blow 21-0 lead, lose to Dallas 34-31 –PD
Quarterback Austin Davis three touchdown passes. The running game was easily at its best this season. But in the end, the Rams couldn’t hold a 21-0 first half lead and lost to Dallas 34-31.

No QB Controversy Here: Austin Davis Should Start for Rams –Wagoner
Since veteran quarterback Shaun Hill suffered a calf injury late in the opener against Minnesota, St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher has never budged from his stance on who his starting quarterback is.

Gordon: Rams Still Haven’t Found What they’re Looking For
Rams coach Jeff Fisher tried to polish up another agonizing loss with words of encouragement for his team.

One-On-One with Rams WR Austin Pettis –Video

One on One With Rams RB Trey Watts –Video

Rams QB Austin Davis: “This one is tough” –Video

Jeff Fisher: “I’m disappointed for our players” –Video

Rapid Reaction: Rams vs. Cowboys –Wagoner
A few thoughts on the St. Louis Rams’ 34-31 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at the Edward Jones Dome:

Jared Cook Blames Himself for Loss –Wagoner
Observed and heard in the locker room after the St. Louis Rams’ 34-31 loss to Dallas:

Rams Defense Disappoints Against Dallas –Wagoner
Much was made of the St. Louis Rams’ defense, particularly its pass rush in the weeks and months leading into the 2014 season.

Post Game Quotes: Rams vs. Cowboys

Tavon Austin Among Rams’ Inactives –Wagoner

Game Trailer: Rams vs. Cowboys –Video

Rams Keys to Victory vs. Cowboys –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Monday game balls
By Nick Wagoner

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EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Per our emerging Monday tradition, here's a look at the chart of game balls handed out by our NFL Nation reporters with live looks at every game in the league from Sunday.

Some interesting performances around the league earned game balls for everyone from the common names like Julius Peppers and Andrew Luck to lesser knowns such as Baltimore's Lorenzo Taliaferro and Kansas City's Joe McKnight. A new hero emerges every week in the NFL.

As for my game ball, for the second week in a row it goes to Rams quarterback Austin Davis. Davis got the real one from coach Jeff Fisher last week but now it's on Fisher to consider giving him much more, like say a starting job on a more permanent basis.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Sunday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... Before the game began, we filed a quick look at the Rams' inactives, which included receiver Tavon Austin sitting out with a knee injury. ... Rapid Reaction offered my initial thoughts and observations from the Rams' 34-31 loss. ... Locker Room Buzz offered thoughts on Jared Cook's dropped pass and subsequent sideline antics as well as the quarterback situation. ... We then came with a little longer look at the situation between Cook and Davis with thoughts from all parties. ... The Rams defense has disappointed in the first three weeks and took that disappointment to a new level Sunday. ... Finally, Fisher has a bye week to think about his quarterback situation and should use it to come to the conclusion that Davis is his starter.

Elsewhere:

Cowboys reporter Todd Archer takes us through a big fourth-down stop by Dallas linebacker Anthony Hitchens.

Archer and Jean-Jacques Taylor break things down from the Cowboys side.

Tim McMahon covers the big play that resulted in receiver Dez Bryant's 68-yard touchdown catch.

At 101sports.com, Fisher gives his thoughts on the day's events to Steve Savard and D'Marco Farr.

At stltoday.com, Jeff Gordon hands out his weekly grades.

Jim Thomas recaps the loss.