Game Thread: Los Angeles Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 9/25/16, 4:00PM, EST

[Vitamike]

Case was decent besides that moronic pick 6

I can live with that, as they are far and few in between. I think he just lost the linebacker on that play, it happens to the best of them.

Fisher needs to stop people from getting ejected, you get ejected you didn't get an off day that week.

Not sure, but I don't that's legal under the current CBA as they have all kinds of protections regarding work load in that contract.

It is nice to see Gurley get going in the second half. Case and Rob's play calling was not helping him out.

I kind of agree SE. It was surely nice to see Gurley get going, especially vs these guys. The Bucs have a talented front and are stout vs the run. The first big run for Gurley was a kill by Case, you know the one, where Todd nearly got into the endzone, but Rob could have run a little more play action early on, however the deep balls did help Todd's cause.

 

[Battlelyon]

Not sure, but I don't that's legal under the current CBA as they have all kinds of protections regarding work load in that contract.

Lol, y ah probably.

 

[Vitamike]

BTW SE, I think Rob had one of his best games as the Rams OC.

His called game led to the Rams scoring 31 points on offense, a 46.2% third down conversion, a greater pass per yards (7 ypc) than TB (6.7 ypc), a greater run per carry (4.2 ypc) than TB (3.8); less sacks & yards lost (1-7) than TB (2-11) and was more efficient in the redzone (1.000 or 2 of 2) than TB (.667 or 4 of 6) and hell they had 5 recorded drops!

Rob got Austin involved early with some big plays for first downs, and took a shot down the field in a 9 play drive that got Quick in the end zone on the opening drive! That pass traveled 46 yards in the air!

Actually if anything Greg needs to step up his game on the road. That's what, a 27 ppg average in our two road games?

Hard to win on the road with our offense if our defense is giving up 27 ppg.

Sure it's a small snapshot, but if you look at it now....

The Rams defense is giving up 3ppg at home and 27 ppg on the road.

 

[27mtrcougar]

Rams Pro Focus Grades for Rams at Bucs.


Quarterback grade: Case Keenum, 58.1

Keenum recovers from early error

The perception of a performance can change dramatically on a single play. Case Keenum was largely effective against the Bucs, but threw a dreadful pick-six that tarnished an otherwise solid outing. He stared down his receiver, compounding that mistake by throwing late over the middle. It was the kind of error a rookie might make—only exacerbating the call for Jared Goff. To be fair to Keenum, he shook off that mistake and played well the rest of the way. His two touchdowns were relatively simple throws—a post against no centerfield defender and a corner route with a couple steps separation—but Keenum did enough ensure the win.

Top offensive grades:

RT Rob Havenstein, 80.1

LT Greg Robinson, 76.0

WR Tavon Austin, 74.5

WR Brian Quick, 71.7

RG Jamon Brown, 70.0

Riding the ground game working for Rams

The Rams’ physical style has now helped them to back-to-back wins. Right tackle Rob Havenstein embodies that philosophy; the former Wisconsin Badger looks capable of holding down a starting spot over the long-term. In the backfield, Todd Gurley had a solid performance without ripping off any big gains. He was forced to work for his 85 yards, earning 60 of them after contact. Even backup Benny Cunningham made an impact, bursting through the middle for a first down on 3rd-an- 20. Stopping the Rams’ run game undermines their game plan entirely, but it is easier said than done.

Top defensive grades:

DT Aaron Donald, 84.4

LB Alec Ogletree, 84.3

S T.J. McDonald, 81.7

DT Michael Brockers, 76.5

DE Robert Quinn, 73.3

Defensive line continues to shine

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald had a quieter day by his standards—even then, however, he still graded out as the top defensive player for L.A., and generating two QB hurries, two QB hits, and two batted passes. He finished with a pass-rush grade of 83.6, and gave Tampa Bay’s interior offensive line fits all game. Potentially the biggest play for the Rams’ defense was when DE Robert Quinn beat LT Donovan Smith clean off the edge with speed, then stripped Jameis Winston; Quinn’s execution of the play was a thing of beauty, remindining us why he’s still one of the top pass-rushers in the game.

 

[zeke2829]

Rams Pro Focus Grades for Rams at Bucs.


Quarterback grade: Case Keenum, 58.1

Keenum recovers from early error

The perception of a performance can change dramatically on a single play. Case Keenum was largely effective against the Bucs, but threw a dreadful pick-six that tarnished an otherwise solid outing. He stared down his receiver, compounding that mistake by throwing late over the middle. It was the kind of error a rookie might make—only exacerbating the call for Jared Goff. To be fair to Keenum, he shook off that mistake and played well the rest of the way. His two touchdowns were relatively simple throws—a post against no centerfield defender and a corner route with a couple steps separation—but Keenum did enough ensure the win.

Top offensive grades:

RT Rob Havenstein, 80.1

LT Greg Robinson, 76.0

WR Tavon Austin, 74.5

WR Brian Quick, 71.7

RG Jamon Brown, 70.0

Riding the ground game working for Rams

The Rams’ physical style has now helped them to back-to-back wins. Right tackle Rob Havenstein embodies that philosophy; the former Wisconsin Badger looks capable of holding down a starting spot over the long-term. In the backfield, Todd Gurley had a solid performance without ripping off any big gains. He was forced to work for his 85 yards, earning 60 of them after contact. Even backup Benny Cunningham made an impact, bursting through the middle for a first down on 3rd-an- 20. Stopping the Rams’ run game undermines their game plan entirely, but it is easier said than done.

Top defensive grades:

DT Aaron Donald, 84.4

LB Alec Ogletree, 84.3

S T.J. McDonald, 81.7

DT Michael Brockers, 76.5

DE Robert Quinn, 73.3

Defensive line continues to shine

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald had a quieter day by his standards—even then, however, he still graded out as the top defensive player for L.A., and generating two QB hurries, two QB hits, and two batted passes. He finished with a pass-rush grade of 83.6, and gave Tampa Bay’s interior offensive line fits all game. Potentially the biggest play for the Rams’ defense was when DE Robert Quinn beat LT Donovan Smith clean off the edge with speed, then stripped Jameis Winston; Quinn’s execution of the play was a thing of beauty, remindining us why he’s still one of the top pass-rushers in the game.

WOW.....Awesome post Coog! I knew you had it in you!

 

[27mtrcougar]

WOW.....Awesome post Coog! I knew you had it in you!

Thanks! ill try to post Pro Football Focus Post grades for each Rams game.

 

[Battlelyon]

 

[27mtrcougar]

Just a beast!!

 

[27mtrcougar]

We need a new Game thread for this week.

 

[Rambunctious]

I can live with that, as they are far and few in between. I think he just lost the linebacker on that play, it happens to the best of them

The receiver ran up to the defender and stopped. He should have pealed off and turned and the ball would have hit him in the hands. It was actually Tavon's fault if you ask me. A rookie receivers mistake that he should not still be making. What good does it do to the play to run up to the defender and just stop? He took himself out of the play when he did that and caused the pick 6. Never give up on a route like that. Head shaker...

 

[Vitamike]

We need a new Game thread for this week.

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