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Rams defense living up to early expectations after shutout
JOE REEDY (AP Sports Writer)
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The Associated Press•September 17, 2018
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Only two games have been played, yet the Rams defense is living up to its lofty expectations.
Los Angeles put on a dominating display in Sunday's 34-0 victory over Arizona as it gave up only five first downs and didn't allow the Cardinals to cross midfield until the final minute of the game.
The Rams ended up making the Cardinals a one-dimensional team. Arizona averaged only 2.6 yards on first-down plays and often found itself getting behind schedule on second and third down.
David Johnson also was never able to find any consistency as he was held to 48 yards on 13 carries. While the Rams had 10 plays in which they gained 17 yards or more, Arizona's longest play went for 15 and it had only three of 10 yards or more.
''I can't remember the time I've seen a defense play that complete from whistle to whistle,'' Rams coach Sean McVay said. ''We're playing good situationally, stopping the run on early downs and getting ourselves into situations where you can really dictate things.''
The Rams haven't allowed a point in their last six quarters and have only given up one touchdown, but they face a larger challenge next week against the Chargers and
Philip Rivers.
Even though things are clicking right now, defensive tackle
Aaron Donald thinks there still is a lot ahead of them.
''I think we can even get better. That's the scary thing,'' he said.
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