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Austin Davis leads Rams to 19-17 win over Bucs
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 14, 2014
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Austin Davis made his first NFL start a special one.
The Rams’ third-string quarterback, playing because of injuries to Sam Bradford and Shaun Hill, played a sharp game in the Rams’ 19-17 win over the Buccaneers Sunday.
Davis was an efficient 22-of-29 for 235 yards, and drove them to within range for Greg Zuerlein’s 38-yard game-winning field goal.
Davis spread the ball among eight receivers, and while it wasn’t a dynamic stat line, it was efficient enough for a defense that can play with anyone in the league.
The game became one of attrition, with both sides losing key pieces to injury.
Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (broken hand) and linebacker Mason Foster(shoulder) were forced from the game, while the Rams lost wide receiver Tavon Austin(knee).
The Bucs were still able to run, even with Doug Martin out of the game with a knee injury. Replacement Bobby Rainey had 22 carries for 144 yards. But it wasn’t enough to overcome an anemic passing game, with Josh McCown throwing for just 179 yards with an interception.
The game ended with a pass which could have gotten the Bucs into position for a field goal attempt, but Mike Evans was injured on the play with eight seconds left. With no timeouts and the required 10-second run-off, the Bucs lost that chance.
Austin Davis leads Rams to 19-17 win over Bucs
Posted by Darin Gantt on September 14, 2014
Austin Davis made his first NFL start a special one.
The Rams’ third-string quarterback, playing because of injuries to Sam Bradford and Shaun Hill, played a sharp game in the Rams’ 19-17 win over the Buccaneers Sunday.
Davis was an efficient 22-of-29 for 235 yards, and drove them to within range for Greg Zuerlein’s 38-yard game-winning field goal.
Davis spread the ball among eight receivers, and while it wasn’t a dynamic stat line, it was efficient enough for a defense that can play with anyone in the league.
The game became one of attrition, with both sides losing key pieces to injury.
Bucs defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (broken hand) and linebacker Mason Foster(shoulder) were forced from the game, while the Rams lost wide receiver Tavon Austin(knee).
The Bucs were still able to run, even with Doug Martin out of the game with a knee injury. Replacement Bobby Rainey had 22 carries for 144 yards. But it wasn’t enough to overcome an anemic passing game, with Josh McCown throwing for just 179 yards with an interception.
The game ended with a pass which could have gotten the Bucs into position for a field goal attempt, but Mike Evans was injured on the play with eight seconds left. With no timeouts and the required 10-second run-off, the Bucs lost that chance.
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