The Rams won, but Matthew Stafford continued his issues with interceptions, having two more passes picked off by the Atlanta Falcons. That's five picks in two games.
The Rams might be remembered for almost blowing a big lead in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, but the victory could serve as a jumping-off point.Akers rushed for 44 yards in 15 carries against the Falcons. He also caught two passes for 18 yards.
The third-year pro delivered on McVay’s request after he gained zero yards in three carries against the Bills.What must he do to get more opportunities?Throughout the game, Skowronek lined up as a fullback in the I-formation.Skowronek caught two passes for 16 yards, helped protect Stafford and cleared the way for Akers and Darrell Henderson.Right guard Tremayne Anchrum suffered an ankle injury on the second play of his first career start, so Jackson stepped in.
Durant entered Sunday’s game at cornerback after Troy Hill suffered a groin injury in the second quarter. One series later, Durant picked off a pass by Marcus Mariota that tipped off the hands of Cordarrelle Patterson and returned it 51 yards to set up a touchdown that gave the Rams a 21-3 halftime lead.
Rams defensive back Cobie Durant, right, celebrates with linebacker Terrell Lewis after his interception set up a touchdown. “On tips and overthrows, you got to execute,” Durant said, adding, “I was like, ‘Dang, here you go, have my pick and was like get to the crib.’ … I just take advantage of my opportunities.”After allowing the Bills to convert nine of 10 times on third down, the Rams stopped the Falcons seven of 10 times. The Falcons converted two third downs on the first drive and only one thereafter.
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