RAMS SUCK

Though Sunday’s 30-10 loss at Arizona dropped the Rams to 5-8 and eliminated them from postseason contention, the final three weeks of the season will still carry a considerable weight for a team in search of its first .500 season in seven seasons

In addition to the Rams’ pursuit of their first 8-8 record since 2006, a number of Rams have plenty to accomplish in the season’s final three games. From offensive rookies to defensive veterans and potential Pro Bowl specialists, the Rams have a host of players closing in on regular season milestones.

Despite boasting the league’s seventh-ranked defense, Arizona has seen three tight ends post games of seven or more receptions and more than 100 yards receiving. San Francisco’s Vernon Davis posted the biggest day of all against Arizona, with nine catches for 180 yards in Week 6. Cook has begun to regain his footing in the passing game in recent weeks while establishing a rapport with QB Kellen Clemes Cook has scored   in two of his last four games, including a four-reception, 80-yard game two weeks in Chicago.

RAMS WEEK 14

After a pair of convincing victories over the past three weeks, the Rams traveled to San Francisco in search of making a comeback for an early-season home loss to the 49ers. Instead, the Rams saw their two-game winning streak come to a end in a 23-13 loss in their final visit to San Francisco.

The loss came despite a much improved showing against the run. After allowing RB Frank Gore a season-high 153 yards rushing in the two teams’ first meeting, Gore was held to just 42 yards on 15 carries on Sunday. Which is one of the reasons that the Rams did not lose that bad

            After initially falling in a 13-0 hole, the Rams countered with a 43-yard, Greg Zuerline field goal on their final drive of the first half. Following a three-and-out 49ers possession to open the third quarter, Zuerlein booted a 34-yard field goal to bring the Rams within a single possession. The Rams would be unable to narrow the score further.

            “Credit to their defense and credit to the quarterback,” Head Coach Jeff Fisher said following Sunday’s loss. “He did a nice job extending plays.”