PLAYERS:
Sam Bradford,
Janoris Jenkins,
Larry Fitzgerald,
Ryan Lindley,
Brian Schottenheimer,
Steven Jackson,
Beanie Wells,
Nate Potter,
Robert Quinn,
Daryl Richardson,
Greg Zuerlein
TEAMS: St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals
TEAMS: St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals
Sam Bradford completed only seven passes against the Arizona Cardinals in their first meeting, only eight in their second. But he'll take winning by two touchdowns apiece any day of the week. For that, he has his defense to thank.
After playing so soft over the last month that they could have been cast in a Charmin commercial, the Rams finally found their aggressive streak, and finally unleashed talented rookie Janoris Jenkins from the Tampa Two hell he's been living in. Jenkins, who drew primary coverage on Larry Fitzgerald for much of the day, intercepted two Ryan Lindley passes and returned them both for touchdowns. In so doing, he became the first Rams player ever and only the third rookie in NFL history to accomplish this double-down feat.
Meanwhile, Brian Schottenheimer finally found occasion to dust off his "ground and pound" playbook, one week too late, giving Steven Jackson 20-plus carries for only the third time this season. Jackson and the defe...
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