The running game still remains the Rams’ priority, though.
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Defensive end Robert Quinn, limited to only 14 snaps against the Bears because of a hip injury, also seems to be feeling better and that could help an Aaron Donald-led pass rush that has produced 29 sacks. “That’s the only way we know, and that’s what we’re going to do”.
Baltimore has all but abandoned the run this season. With Flacco turning the ball over three times last week, he needs to be more composed against a tougher opponent.
St. Louis coach Jeff Fisher can only hope for a similar result Sunday after benching struggling quarterback Nick Foles.
“I definitely count it as a blessing, and to get a second chance to come out and compete is incredible”, he said. If you like watching good running backs go to work, Gurley is the man to watch this week.
Being 2-7 has all but formally eliminated the Ravens from the playoffs. However, there is still plenty of reason for Baltimore to try their best in these last 7 games. Losing Terrell Suggs was a problem, but the fact is that now the Baltimore Ravens have lost both of their projected top receiving options in Steve Smith and now Breshad Perriman who will be with Smith on season ending injured reserve. Even if Baltimore wins the rest of their games, which is highly unlikely considering how they have played this season, 9 wins may not make the playoffs. “I’ve been practicing it ever since I got drafted here”.
AUSTIN RETURNS: This is a homecoming of sorts for Tavon Austin, who played high school ball in Baltimore.
“For the most part, it’s going to feel good”, he said. “It kind of just popped up on us, but it’s something that we’ve dealt with in the past – whether it’s vets or me from changing quarterbacks in college”.
The total for Sunday afternoon’s St. Louis and Baltimore matchup is set at 42.5 points according to the sportsbooks. The Ravens are coming off a very questionable call that led them to a loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Last week, because the Rams fell behind early, he got only 12 carries for 45 yards.
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O-LINE JUGGLING: The Rams entered the season with one of the most inexperienced offensive lines in the National Football League, but only two starters remain from the projected five: left tackle Greg Robinson and center Tim Barnes. Keenum will play behind an offensive line that further has been depleted, though, after rookie guard Jamon Brown fractured his leg against Chicago. Rookie tackle Rob Havenstein (Achilles) may be out this week, too.
