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Tavon Austin, Todd Gurley spark Rams' offense
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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A look at three St. Louis Rams players who were "up" and one who was "down" in Sunday's 24-22 win against the Arizona Cardinals:
Janoris Jenkins: After Arizona worked the short passing game for most of the first half, quarterback Carson Palmer finally took a deep shot midway through the second quarter. But Jenkins was ready. He ran step for step with wideout John Brown and made a leaping interception that he initially pinned against his helmet before hauling in. It's the second week in a row with an interception for Jenkins, who also had five tackles and two pass breakups.
WR Tavon Austin: To the surprise of no one, the Rams' offense couldn't generate much for most of the day, especially in the first half. But Austin again flashed some of the game-changing ability that the Rams desperately need. He had a 12-yard touchdown catch for the team's first score and a 47-yard grab set up the team's first field goal. He finished with 96 yards on six catches and 20 yards on two carries with two touchdowns.
RB Todd Gurley: Hello, Gurley. The Rams' rookie burst on the scene with 19 carries for 146 yards and had two catches for 15 more yards. In the process, he helped Austin rouse a slumbering offense and provided hope that he is exactly the spark the Rams need on offense moving forward.
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TE Jared Cook: Once again, Cook had a few costly drops and missed out on some opportunities to make key plays at important times. On one Rams drive late in the first half, quarterback Nick Foles floated a pass for him in the corner of the end zone. Covered by 5-foot-9 Arizona safety Tyrann Mathieu, the 6-5 Cook had it above Mathieu's head but the safety knocked it away. It was a good play by Mathieu but also one that Cook should make given his size advantage. Cook's maddening inconsistency continues and leaves one to wonder what he'll have to do to have his snaps reduced.
Tavon Austin, Todd Gurley spark Rams' offense
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Nick Wagoner, ESPN Staff Writer
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A look at three St. Louis Rams players who were "up" and one who was "down" in Sunday's 24-22 win against the Arizona Cardinals:
Janoris Jenkins: After Arizona worked the short passing game for most of the first half, quarterback Carson Palmer finally took a deep shot midway through the second quarter. But Jenkins was ready. He ran step for step with wideout John Brown and made a leaping interception that he initially pinned against his helmet before hauling in. It's the second week in a row with an interception for Jenkins, who also had five tackles and two pass breakups.
WR Tavon Austin: To the surprise of no one, the Rams' offense couldn't generate much for most of the day, especially in the first half. But Austin again flashed some of the game-changing ability that the Rams desperately need. He had a 12-yard touchdown catch for the team's first score and a 47-yard grab set up the team's first field goal. He finished with 96 yards on six catches and 20 yards on two carries with two touchdowns.
RB Todd Gurley: Hello, Gurley. The Rams' rookie burst on the scene with 19 carries for 146 yards and had two catches for 15 more yards. In the process, he helped Austin rouse a slumbering offense and provided hope that he is exactly the spark the Rams need on offense moving forward.
DOWN
TE Jared Cook: Once again, Cook had a few costly drops and missed out on some opportunities to make key plays at important times. On one Rams drive late in the first half, quarterback Nick Foles floated a pass for him in the corner of the end zone. Covered by 5-foot-9 Arizona safety Tyrann Mathieu, the 6-5 Cook had it above Mathieu's head but the safety knocked it away. It was a good play by Mathieu but also one that Cook should make given his size advantage. Cook's maddening inconsistency continues and leaves one to wonder what he'll have to do to have his snaps reduced.