2008 St. Louis Rams season

NFL team season August 2023 March 2026 St. Louis Rams 2008 2–14 4th NFC West Scott Linehan (fired September 29, 0–4 record)Jim Haslett (interim, 2–10 record) Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez Edward Jones Dome Did not qualify Oshiomogho Atogwe Donnie Avery none Rams seasons The 2008 season was the St. Louis Rams' 71st in the National Football League (NFL) and their 14th in St. Louis. They failed to improve upon their 3–13 record from the previous season and dropped to a dismal 2–14 record. On September 29, 2008, following a 0–4 start, head coach Scott Linehan was fired and replaced by defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, who occupied the head coach position with the team for the remainder of the 2008 season. This was the first time the Rams suffered from consecutive losing seasons since 1997 and 1998. Off season After having been hospitalized for several months with breast cancer, owner Georgia Frontiere died on January 18, 2008.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22735534/ Former Rams owner Frontiere dies. 2008-01-20 MSNBC https://web.archive.org/web/20080120212436/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22735534/ 20 January 2008 dead Frontiere's son and Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom wanted to have the team wear its old blue and yellow uniforms from the 1999 season, but was denied his request by the NFL stating that he needed to give a one-year notice. Pollock Bill Rams can't go retro missourinet.com 2008-04-08 http://www.missourinet.com/gestalt/go.cfm?objectid=29338DAC-EA58-CFA6-02AABBA0B21DB747 2008-04-23 October 2010 H3llBotJim Thomas NFL turns down Rams on uniforms http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/1CAD616259EFF8BD8625742400146346?OpenDocument St. Louis Post Dispatch 2008-04-07 2008-04-24 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080420110219/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/1CAD616259EFF8BD8625742400146346?OpenDocument 2008-04-20 Rosenbloom announced on April 24, 2008, that the Rams will have a patch on the left shoulder of the jersey with the word "Georgia" written the way Frontiere signed her name during the 2008 season.Photo from AP Photo by Jeff Roberson http://www.daylife.com/photo/05Yi2llc0310c Day Life 2008-09-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20110522211148/http://www.daylife.com/photo/05Yi2llc0310c 2011-05-22 dead Free agency On March 1, the first day of free agency, the Rams signed place kicker Josh Brown from the Seattle Seahawks to a five-year, $14.2 million contract to replace retired Jeff Wilkins. https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-03-01-2881602428_x.htm Rams land kicker Josh Brown on first day of free agency 2008-07-17 Fallstrom R.B. 2008-03-01 USA Today On March 3, the Rams signed Offensive Lineman Jacob Bell as a free agent from the Tennessee Titans to a six-year, $36 million deal, and includes a $7 million signing bonus.http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/9169814254FD3A19862574020003A890?OpenDocument Rams sign Jacob Bell 2008-07-17 Thomas Jim 2008-03-03 St. Louis Post-Dispatch June 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes On March 6, the Rams signed Tight End Anthony Becht as a free agent from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an undisclosed amount.http://www.pewterreport.com/articles/view/3970 Bucs Lose Becht To Rams 2008-07-17 Flynn Jim 2008-03-06 Pewter Report https://web.archive.org/web/20080725024759/http://pewterreport.com/articles/view/3970 25 July 2008 dead NFL draft 2008 NFL draft Round Pick Player Position College 1 2 Chris Long DE Virginia 2 33 Donnie Avery WR Houston 3 65 John Greco OT Toledo 4 101 Justin King CB Penn State 4 128 Keenan Burton WR Kentucky 5 157 Roy Schuening OG Oregon State 7 228 Chris Chamberlain LB Tulsa 7 252 David Vobora LB Idaho Prior to the draft, Billy Devaney was named vice president of player personnel, and took over decisions in for the off season and draft. The Denver Broncos traded their sixth-round selection (180th overall) to the Rams for defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy. Clayton John Rams DT Kennedy to help Broncos get bigger on defense. ESPN 2007-06-08 https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2897672 2008-01-21 The Rams traded their seventh-round selection (209th overall) to the Minnesota Vikings for offensive tackle Adam Goldberg. Pasquarelli Len Rams hope Goldberg can fill Pace's shoes at left tackle ESPN 2006-11-17 https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2666030 2008-04-23 The Rams received the Cincinnati Bengals' seventh-round pick (217th overall) in exchange for Ryan Fitzpatrick. Pasquarelli Len Bengals acquire QB Fitzpatrick from Rams, release vet Johnson ESPN 2007-09-01 https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3000807 2008-04-23 The Rams received one seventh-round pick (252nd overall) as a compensatory selection. During Draft Day, the Washington Redskins traded their fifth-round and seventh-round selections (#157 and #228 overall) to the Rams for its two sixth-round selections (#168 and #180 overall). Training camp Steven Jackson held out of camp because he believed he was underpaid, and there was only one year left on his rookie contract. He later ended his holdout and said that he would report to camp. Jackson ended his holdout officially, after he signed a six-year contract worth a maximum of $49.3 million, including $21 million in guarantees. The final two years of the deal can be voided upon performance so it can be a three-year extension worth $29.3 million. At the time, this made him the highest paid running back in the NFL. Source: Jackson's new deal could be worth as much as $49.3 million ESPN 2007-08-22 https://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/news/story?id=3546615 2008-08-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20080826114759/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/news/story?id=3546615 26 August 2008 live Personnel St. Louis Rams 2008 final roster Quarterbacks 13 Brock Berlin 10 Marc Bulger 12 Trent Green Running backs 33 Kenneth Darby KR 39 Steven Jackson 22 Travis Minor KR 30 Antonio Pittman Wide receivers 17 Donnie Avery 14 Keenan Burton 81 Torry Holt 89 Dane Looker PR Tight ends 87 Anthony Becht 46 Daniel Fells 88 Joe Klopfenstein Offensive linemen 70 Alex Barron T 63 Jacob Bell G 69 Anthony Davis T 73 Adam Goldberg G/T 79 John Greco G/T 68 Richie Incognito G 76 Orlando Pace T 65 Brett Romberg C 67 Roy Schuening G 61 Cory Withrow C Defensive linemen 94 Victor Adeyanju DE 99 Antwon Burton DT 90 Adam Carriker DT 97 La'Roi Glover DT 96 James Hall DE 91 Leonard Little DE 72 Chris Long DE 92 Eric Moore DE 95 Clifton Ryan DT Linebackers 57 Chris Chamberlain OLB 53 Quinton Culberson OLB 52 Chris Draft MLB/OLB 59 Larry Grant OLB 50 Pisa Tinoisamoa OLB 58 David Vobora MLB 51 Will Witherspoon MLB Defensive backs 21 Oshiomogho Atogwe FS 24 Ron Bartell CB 41 Eric Bassey FS 34 Fakhir Brown CB 36 Quincy Butler CB 25 Corey Chavous SS 31 Jason Craft CB 35 Todd Johnson SS 42 David Roach FS 20 Jonathan Wade CB Special teams  3 Josh Brown K  5 Donnie Jones P 45 Chris Massey LS Reserve lists 83 Drew Bennett WR (IR) 7px 77 Brandon Gorin T (IR) 7px 82 Dante Hall WR/KR/PR (IR) 7px 26 Tye Hill CB (IR) 7px 32 Justin King CB (IR) 7px 60 Nick Leckey C (IR) 7px 23 Brian Leonard FB (IR) 7px 27 Ricky Manning CB (IR) 7px 84 Randy McMichael TE (IR) 7px 71 Rob Petitti T (IR) 7px 66 Mark Setterstrom G (IR) 7px 19 Derek Stanley WR/KR/PR (IR) 7px 55 Gary Stills LB (IR) 7px -- Claude Wroten DT (Susp.) Practice squad 98 C. J. Ah You DE 16 Travis Brown WR 11 Matt Caddell WR 15 Joel Filani WR 18 Nate Jones WR 71 Clint Oldenburg T 93 Willie Williams DT rookies in italics 53 active, 14 inactive, 7 practice squad Preseason schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue NFL.comrecap 1 August 9, 2008 at Tennessee Titans L 13–34 0–1 LP Field Recap 2 August 16, 2008 San Diego Chargers W 7–6 1–1 Edward Jones Dome Recap 3 August 23, 2008 Baltimore Ravens W 24–10 2–1 Edward Jones Dome Recap 4 August 28, 2008 at Kansas City Chiefs L 16–21 2–2 Arrowhead Stadium Recap Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue NFL.comrecap 1 September 7 at Philadelphia Eagles L 3–38 0–1 Lincoln Financial Field Recap 2 September 14 New York Giants L 13–41 0–2 Edward Jones Dome Recap 3 September 21 at Seattle Seahawks L 13–37 0–3 Qwest Field Recap 4 September 28 Buffalo Bills L 14–31 0–4 Edward Jones Dome Recap 5Bye 6 October 12 at Washington Redskins W 19–17 1–4 FedExField Recap 7 October 19 Dallas Cowboys W 34–14 2–4 Edward Jones Dome Recap 8 October 26 at New England Patriots L 16–23 2–5 Gillette Stadium Recap 9 November 2 Arizona Cardinals L 13–34 2–6 Edward Jones Dome Recap 10 November 9 at New York Jets L 3–47 2–7 Giants Stadium Recap 11 November 16 at San Francisco 49ers L 16–35 2–8 Candlestick Park Recap 12 November 23 Chicago Bears L 3–27 2–9 Edward Jones Dome Recap 13 November 30 Miami Dolphins L 12–16 2–10 Edward Jones Dome Recap 14 December 7 at Arizona Cardinals L 10–34 2–11 University of Phoenix Stadium Recap 15 December 14 Seattle Seahawks L 20–23 2–12 Edward Jones Dome Recap 16 December 21 San Francisco 49ers L 16–17 2–13 Edward Jones Dome Recap 17 December 28 at Atlanta Falcons L 27–31 2–14 Georgia Dome RecapNote: Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Standings Regular season week-by-week results Week 1: at Philadelphia Eagles Rams 0 0 0 3 Eagles 14 7 10 7 Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1:02 pm EDT 80 °F °C 1 or 69,144 Peter Morelli Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, & Tony Siragusa The Eagles raced out of the gates to dismantle the Rams 38–3, the Eagles’ largest opening week margin-of-victory ever. Rookie DeSean Jackson pulled down a 47-yard reception on the second play over Tye Hill, and the drive finished with a shovel pass touchdown to Brian Westbrook. Donovan McNabb marched the Eagles down the field again on their second possession, finding L.J. Smith in the back of the end zone to make it 14–0. During the drive, Hill was beat again, this time by Greg Lewis on a double move and was benched for the game. Late in the second quarter, receiver Hank Baskett beat the coverage and scored on a 90-yard reception. Fullback Tony Hunt scored from a yard out in the third quarter and the rout was on. DeSean Jackson's 60-yard punt return set up a short field goal for David Akers, and Philadelphia's lead grew to 31–0. Westbrook added a 6-yard rushing touchdown early in the fourth quarter before Josh Brown kicked a 46-yard field goal to avoid the shutout. McNabb had a vintage performance, throwing for 361 yards (mostly in the first half) and three scores. Jackson, Greg Lewis, and Baskett each had over 100 yards receiving. Westbrook ran for 91 yards and two touchdowns, while the defense completely shut down the St. Louis offense. The Rams didn't convert on all 11 3rd down plays, the first time since 1991. Steven Jackson had 40 yards on 14 carries and the team averaged 2.4 yards rushing. In addition to beginning the season 0–1, the Rams suffered injuries with Leonard Little leaving the game with a hamstring injury, Drew Bennett with a foot injury and Orlando Pace with bruised ribs. http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/8251628E78B65497862574BE000E3F5F?OpenDocument Rams turn back clock 2008-09-09 Thomas Jim 2008-09-08 St. Louis Post-Dispatch https://archive.today/20080909033349/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/8251628E78B65497862574BE000E3F5F?OpenDocument 9 September 2008 dead Week 2: vs. New York Giants Giants 7 6 7 21 Rams 0 6 0 7 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 12:00 pm CSThttp://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/29550/SL_Gamebook.pdf National Football League Game summary 2008-09-15 NFL https://web.archive.org/web/20080920170155/http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/29550/SL_Gamebook.pdf 20 September 2008 live None (Domed Stadium) 61,377 Bill Leavy Fox Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, & Pam Oliver Hoping to rebound from their dismal road loss to the Eagles, the Rams played their Week 2 home opener against the defending Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Giants QB Eli Manning completed a 33-yard TD pass to WR Plaxico Burress. In the second quarter, the Rams responded with kicker Josh Brown getting a 54-yard field goal, yet New York answered with kicker John Carney kicking a 39-yard field goal. St. Louis would reply with Brown's 54-yard field goal, yet the Giants answered with Carney nailing a 33-yard field goal. In the third quarter, New York increased its lead with Manning completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Amani Toomer. In the fourth quarter, the Rams tried to rally as WR Torry Holt made a 45-yard juggling, circus catch in the end zone from QB Marc Bulger, making the Rams down 20–13 with 10 minutes 46 seconds left to play. However, the Giants pulled away with Manning's 18-yard TD pass to RB Ahmad Bradshaw, DE Justin Tuck’s 41-yard interception return for a touchdown, and Bradshaw's 31-yard TD run. With the loss, St. Louis fell to 0–2. Over the course of two games the defense gave up almost 1,000 yards. The Rams offense has yet to be in the red zone all season. http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/37D6F30D190AFD09862574C500117BB2?OpenDocument Rams fail to finish fight 2008-09-15 Thomas Jim 2008-09-15 St. Louis Post-Dispatch https://archive.today/20080915151642/http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/37D6F30D190AFD09862574C500117BB2?OpenDocument 15 September 2008 dead Week 3: at Seattle Seahawks Rams 0 6 7 0 Seahawks 17 10 0 10 Qwest Field, Seattle, Washington 4:05 pm EDT 59 °F °C or (Cloudy) 68,012 Gene Steratore Fox Matt Vasgersian, J.C. Pearson, & Nischelle Turner Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Rams flew to Qwest Field for a Week 3 NFC West duel with the Seattle Seahawks. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Seahawks kicker Olindo Mare got a 28-yard field goal, QB Matt Hasselbeck completing a 10-yard TD pass to WR Michael Bumpus, and RB Julius Jones getting a 29-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Rams got on the board as former Seahawk kicker Josh Brown got a 43-yard field goal, yet Seattle responded with RB T.J. Duckett getting a 4-yard TD run. St. Louis would answer with Brown kicking a 29-yard field goal, yet the Seahawks increased its lead with Mare kicking a 38-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Rams tried to rally as QB Marc Bulger completed a 21-yard TD pass to WR Dane Looker. However, in the fourth quarter, Seattle pulled away with Duckett's 1-yard TD run and Mare's 38-yard field goal. With the loss, St. Louis fell to 0–3. Week 4: vs. Buffalo Bills Bills 6 0 7 18 Rams 7 7 0 0 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 4:05 pm EDT None (Domed Stadium) 61,017 Tony Corrente CBS Ian Eagle & Solomon Wilcots Still searching for their first win, the Rams went home for a Week 4 interconference duel with the Buffalo Bills. Hoping to find consistency, QB Marc Bulger was benched in favor of Trent Green. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Bills kicker Rian Lindell got a 45-yard field goal. The Rams would respond with rookie WR Donnie Avery getting a 37-yard TD run. Buffalo would answer with Lindell kicking a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, St. Louis increased its lead with RB Steven Jackson getting a 29-yard TD run. In the third quarter, the Bills crept closer as RB Fred Jackson got a 22-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, Buffalo sealed the win with CB Jabari Greer returning an interception 33 yards for a touchdown, QB Trent Edwards completing a 39-yard TD pass to WR Lee Evans, and Lindell nailing a 45-yard field goal. With the loss, the Rams went into their bye week at 0–4. Head coach Scott Linehan was fired after the loss and was replaced by Jim Haslett. Week 6: at Washington Redskins Rams 3 7 6 3 Redskins 7 0 0 10 Fedex Field, Landover, Maryland 1:00 pm EDT 72 °F °C 1 or (Sunny) 90,376 Walt Coleman Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, & Tony Siragusa Coming off their bye week, the Rams flew to Fedex Field for a Week 6 duel with the Washington Redskins. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Redskins RB Clinton Portis got a 3-yard TD run. The Rams would respond with kicker Josh Brown getting a 51-yard field goal. In the second quarter, St. Louis took the lead as free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe returned a fumble 75 yards for a touchdown. In the third quarter, the Rams increased their lead as Brown kicked a 25-yard and a 44-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Washington rallied as kicker Shaun Suisham got a 38-yard field goal and Portis got a 2-yard TD run. Fortunately, St. Louis was able to prevail as Brown nailed the game-winning 49-yard field goal as time expired. With the upset win, the Rams improved to 1–4. Week 7: vs. Dallas Cowboys Cowboys 7 0 0 7 Rams 21 3 7 3 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT None (Domed Stadium) 62,035 John Parry Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, & Tony Siragusa Hoping to build on their last-second road win over the Redskins, the Rams went home for a Week 7 duel with the Dallas Cowboys. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Cowboys RB Marion Barber got a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Rams offense exploded with points as QB Marc Bulger completed a 42-yard TD pass to rookie WR Donnie Avery, along with RB Steven Jackson getting an 8-yard and a 1-yard TD run. In the second quarter, St. Louis added onto their lead as kicker Josh Brown got a 52-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Rams continued their victory march as Jackson got a 56-yard TD run. In the fourth quarter, St. Louis’ domination ended with Brown nailing a 35-yard field goal. Dallas ended the game's scoring with QB Brad Johnson completing a 34-yard TD pass to TE Martellus Bennett. With their second straight win, the Rams improved to 2–4. The game also marked the first time that the Rams wore white jerseys at home, instead of their usual blue jerseys, since moving from Los Angeles in 1995, forcing the Cowboys to wear their "jinxed" navy blue jerseys. Week 8: at New England Patriots Rams 3 7 3 3 Patriots 7 6 0 10 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts 1:00 pm. EDT 61 °F °C 1 or (Sunny) Fox Chris Rose (play-by-play), J.C. Pearson (color commentator), & Nischelle Turner (sideline reporter) Scott Green 68,756 Hoping to build on their two-game win streak, the Rams flew to Gillette Stadium for a Week 8 interconference duel with the New England Patriots. In the first quarter, St. Louis struck first as kicker Josh Brown got a 20-yard field goal. The Patriots answered with RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis getting a 2-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Rams regained the lead as QB Marc Bulger completed a 69-yard TD pass to rookie WR Donnie Avery. New England would get its lead back as kicker Stephen Gostkowski got a 30-yard and a 27-yard field goal. In the third quarter, St. Louis tied the game as Brown made a 44-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Rams regained the lead on Brown's 25-yard field goal. However, the Patriots sealed the win — Gostkowski nailing a 41-yard field goal, along with QB Matt Cassel completing a 15-yard TD pass to RB Kevin Faulk. With the loss, St. Louis fell to 2–5. Week 9: vs. Arizona Cardinals Cardinals 0 24 7 3 Rams 7 0 0 6 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 1:00 pm EST/11:00 am MST None (domed stadium) 61,303 Jeff Triplette Fox Thom Brennaman and Brian Billick Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Patriots, the Rams went home for a Week 9 NFC West duel with the Arizona Cardinals. In the first quarter, St. Louis struck first as QB Marc Bulger completed an 80-yard TD pass to WR Derek Stanley. In the second quarter, the Cardinals responded with a vengeance as safety Antrel Rolle returned an interception 40 yards for a touchdown, kicker Neil Rackers got a 36-yard field goal, RB Tim Hightower got a 30-yard TD run, and former Rams QB Kurt Warner completed a 56-yard TD pass to WR Jerheme Urban. In the third quarter, Arizona increased its lead as Warner completed a 7-yard TD pass to WR Anquan Boldin. In the fourth quarter, the Rams tried to come back as Bulger completed a 3-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt (with a failed 2-point conversion). However, the Cardinals flew away as Rackers nailed a 30-yard field goal. With the loss, St. Louis fell to 2–6. During the game, the Rams inducted former head coach Dick Vermeil (who helped the franchise win Super Bowl XXXIV) onto the Rams Ring of Honor. Week 10: at New York Jets Rams 0 0 3 0 Jets 17 23 0 7 The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, New Jersey 1:00 pm EDT 53 °F °C 1 or (Sunny) 78,073 Bill Carollo Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, & Tony Siragusa Trying to snap a two-game losing streak, the Rams flew to The Meadowlands for a Week 10 interconference duel with the New York Jets. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Jet RB Thomas Jones got a 13-yard TD run, kicker Jay Feely got a 22-yard field goal, and LB Calvin Pace returned a fumble 50 yards for a touchdown. In the second quarter, the Rams’ misery continued as Jones got a 2-yard TD run, Feely got a 49-yard and a 46-yard field goal, QB Brett Favre completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Dustin Keller, and Feely made a 55-yard field goal. In the third quarter, St. Louis would get their only score of the game as kicker Josh Brown nailed a 37-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, New York flew away as Jones got a 6-yard TD run. With the loss, the Rams fell to 2–7 and snapped their seven-game winning streak against the Jets, losing to them for the first time since the 1983 season.Allen Eric One for the History Books: Jets Slam Rams, 47-3 https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/one-for-the-history-books-jets-slam-rams-47-3-2514742 New York Jets 22 October 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20210412042420/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/one-for-the-history-books-jets-slam-rams-47-3-2514742 April 12, 2021 November 9, 2008 Week 11: at San Francisco 49ers Rams 0 3 6 7 49ers 7 28 0 0 Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California 4:05 pm EDT 75 °F °C 1 or (Sunny) 67,573 Alberto Riveron Fox Matt Vasgersian, J.C. Pearson, & Nischelle Turner thumb|Josh Brown kicks a field goal Trying to snap a three-game losing streak, the Rams flew to Candlestick Park for a Week 11 NFC West duel with their rival, the San Francisco 49ers. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as 49ers RB Frank Gore got a 5-yard TD run. In the second quarter, the Rams responded with kicker Josh Brown getting a 24-yard field goal. However, San Francisco took a commanding lead as QB Shaun Hill completed a 2-yard TD pass to TE Vernon Davis, Gore got a 1-yard TD run, Hill got a 1-yard TD run, and Hill completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Bryant Johnson. In the third quarter, St. Louis hacked at their deficit as Brown nailed a 48-yard and a 44-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Rams tried to complete their comeback as QB Marc Bulger completed a 2-yard TD pass to WR Dane Looker. However, the 49ers' defense was too much to overcome. With their fourth-straight loss, St. Louis fell to 2–8. Week 12: vs. Chicago Bears Bears 14 10 3 0 Rams 0 3 0 0 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT None (Domed Stadium) 61,994 Terry McAulay Fox Dick Stockton, Brian Baldinger, & Laura Okmin Trying to snap a four-game losing streak, the Rams went home for a Week 12 duel with the Chicago Bears. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Bears RB Matt Forte got a 13-yard TD run, while QB Kyle Orton completed a 7-yard TD pass to FB Jason McKie. In the second quarter, the Rams’ struggles continued as Forté got a 47-yard TD run. St. Louis would respond with kicker Josh Brown getting a 43-yard field goal. Chicago would close out the half with Gould making a 43-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Bears pulled away with Gould nailing a 38-yard field goal. From there on out, Chicago's defense stiffened for the win. With their fifth-straight loss, the Rams fell to 2–9. Week 13: vs. Miami Dolphins Dolphins 0 10 3 3 Rams 6 3 0 3 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 1:00 pm EST None (Domed Stadium) 61,046 Ron Winter CBS Gus Johnson & Steve Tasker Trying to snap a five-game losing streak, the Rams stayed at home for a Week 13 interconference duel with the Miami Dolphins. The Rams would welcome back Steven Jackson to the lineup after weeks of sitting out with a thigh injury. Jackson gave the Rams a good enough boost to strike first with a first possession field goal by Josh Brown from 23 yards. Brown would kick a 51-yard field goal to give the Rams a 6–0 lead. In the second quarter, the Dolphins responded as RB Ronnie Brown got a 3-yard TD run. The Rams would answer with Brown making a 33-yard field goal, but Miami replied with kicker Dan Carpenter getting a 37-yard field goal. In the third quarter, the Dolphins increased their lead as Carpenter got a 47-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, St. Louis tried to keep up as Brown made a 38-yard field goal, yet Miami answered right back with Carpenter nailing a 42-yard field goal. The Rams tried to come back, but a late-game interception shattered any hope of a comeback. With their sixth-straight loss, St. Louis fell to 2–10. Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals Rams 0 7 0 3 Cardinals 14 6 7 7 University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona 4:15 pm EDT None (Domed Stadium) 63,720 Walt Coleman Fox Matt Vasgersian, J.C. Pearson, & Nischelle Turner With the loss, the Rams fell to 2–11. Week 15: vs. Seattle Seahawks Seahawks 7 0 6 10 Rams 7 10 0 3 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 1:00 pm EDT None (Domed Stadium) 56,123 Ed Hochuli Fox Matt Vasgersian, J.C. Pearson, & Nischelle Turner The Rams played a solid 1st half but the Seahawks turned the tables with 10 points in the final 2:47 for a 23–20 victory Sunday. T.J. Duckett's 1-yard run tied it, the Rams fizzled while going three-and-out, and Olindo Mare's 27-yard field goal as time expired ended the Seahawks' six-game losing streak and extended the Rams’ losing streak to 8 as they fell to 2–12. Week 16: vs. San Francisco 49ers 49ers 3 0 0 14 Rams 0 13 0 3 Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri 1:00 pm EST None (Domed Stadium) 54,948 Carl Cheffers Fox Sam Rosen, Tim Ryan, & Chris Myers Hoping to snap an eight-game losing streak, the Rams stayed at home for a Week 16 NFC West rematch with the San Francisco 49ers. St. Louis would trail in the first quarter as 49ers kicker Joe Nedney got a 48-yard field goal. The Rams would take the lead in the second quarter as kicker Josh Brown got a 43-yard field goal, quarterback Marc Bulger completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Keenan Burton, and Brown making a 38-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, St. Louis added onto their lead as Brown nailed a 22-yard field goal. However, San Francisco rallied with quarterback Shaun Hill completing a 3-yard touchdown pass to former Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce and a 48-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Josh Morgan. With their ninth-straight loss, St. Louis fell to 2–13 and were swept by the 49ers for the first time since 2005. Week 17: at Atlanta Falcons Rams 7 7 3 10 Falcons 3 14 7 7 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia 1 PM EST None (Domed Stadium) 64,617 Walt Anderson Fox Sam Rosen, Tim Ryan, & Chris Myers Hoping to end a miserable season on a high note, the Rams flew to the Georgia Dome for a Week 17 duel with the playoff-bound Atlanta Falcons. St. Louis trailed early in the first quarter as Falcons kicker Jason Elam got a 39-yard field goal. The Rams would respond with running back Steven Jackson getting a tough 4-yard touchdown run. Atlanta would answer in the second quarter with running back Michael Turner getting a 9-yard touchdown run, yet St. Louis would strike right back as quarterback Marc Bulger completed a 16-yard touchdown pass to rookie wide receiver Donnie Avery. However, it would be the Falcons who took the halftime lead as running back Jerious Norwood got an 8-yard touchdown run. Atlanta would increase their lead in the third quarter as quarterback Matt Ryan completed an 18-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Roddy White. The Rams would begin to rally as kicker Josh Brown nailed a 31-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, St. Louis would regain the lead as Jackson got a 2-yard touchdown run, followed by Brown's 27-yard field goal. However, the Falcons got the last laugh as Norwood got a 45-yard touchdown run. With the loss, the Rams closed out their season at 2–14 and on a ten-game losing streak. References Category:St. Louis Rams seasons St. Louis St Louis