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Random Ramsdom: November 3: St. Louis Rams - Defense Dumps The Niners

A huge win against a bitter rival. Sack City has arrived. The Rams had pretty much been written off after the Chiefs game, with injuries piling one on top of the other. Looks like Jeff Fisher and the Rams still have some life left in them. The defense rests.

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Nick is so polite about everything...:

Time sure flies! I can remember the trade just like it happened yesterday:

A very talented player who will do fine for the Rams, but the issues he's encountering aren't all on Brian Schottenheimer. This one play highlights some of the problems Austin is having adjusting to the NFL:

How sweet it truly is:

Not a good sign for running back Zac Stacy:

Rapid Reaction: St. Louis Rams: ESPN NFL Nation

Nick Wagoner shares some quick thoughts after the game between the Rams and 49ers.

Truly Magnificent Offside Penalty: Deadspin

Daren Bates made the highlight reels with his truly athletic attempt at blocking a 49ers field goal.

Rams-49ers Highlights: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Highlights of the Rams' win on the road over the San Francisco 49ers.

49ers stunned by Rams after late Kaepernick fumble: NFL.com

A superb job by the Rams defensive line - and the defense as a whole - were the keys to the Rams' upset win on Sunday.

Draft Prospect Highlight Reel: QB - Connor Cook - Michigan St.

Marcus Lattimore may be abandoning his comeback attempt: Pro Football Talk

Notwithstanding the fact he's a 49er, the Marcus Lattimore comeback story - from a horrific knee injury - had most of us cheering on his recovery. After a tough week of practice, will he give up his hopes of playing in the NFL?

Rams proud of rebound performance: ESPN NFL Nation

Jeff Fisher summed up the Rams' performance on Sunday quite succinctly:

"It's a big win for us considering the circumstances with what happened last week and injuries and so on and so forth. And the fact that I don't think anybody thought we could come in here and pull it off. That's just a tribute to their personality."

Wild finish in San Francisco: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Video evidence of the fumble that locked up a victory for the Rams against the San Francisco 49ers.

Banged-Up Rams stun San Francisco: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The Rams were given up for dead by many after losing to Kansas City last week. They sure looked alive yesterday.

Another Rams coaching change is not a good idea: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Many have been calling for Jeff Fisher's head, especially after the loss to the Chiefs. Bernie Miklasz argues that a coaching change wouldn't benefit the Rams at this time.

Brady, Manning prove NFL's true priority: USA Today

Despite the hype concerning dual-threat passers in the NFL, the pocket passer still reigns supreme.

Rams' defense finally comes as advertised: ESPN NFL Nation

In the game against the 49ers, Rams fans finally saw the dominant defense that had been missing through the first 7 games.

Boger cites lack of indisputable evidence on two key calls in 49ers game: Pro Football Talk

The Rams received a couple of breaks from the officials in Sunday's game. They made a difference in the Rams' 13-10 victory.

Johnson's return stabilizes Rams' secondary: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Tru looked a little rusty at times in his 2014 debut, but was a welcome sight in the Rams' secondary.

Defensive line carries Rams to improbable victory in San Francisco: Fox Sports Midwest

A great performance by the Rams' defensive line, one that carried the team to victory against the 49ers on Sunday.

5 takeaways from St. Louis Rams' Week 9 win: Rant Sports

My takeaway? On any given Sunday...

The Pressers

Jeff Fisher Post-Game Press Conference: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Jeff Fisher Post-Game Press Conference: St. Louis Rams Official Website

James Laurinaitis Interview: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Robert Quinn Interview: St. Louis Rams Official Website

James Laurinaitis Interview: NFL.com

Rams head coach Jeff Fisher discusses the Rams' 13-10 victory over the 49ers with D'Marco Farr and Steve Savard: 101 Sports

Will Witherspoon one-on-one with LB James Laurinaitis: 101 Sports

St. Louis Rams Current Roster And Depth Chart

C Scott Wells Tim Barnes Barrett Jones
RG Davin Joseph Brandon Washington
LG Rodger Saffold
RT Joe Barksdale
LT Greg Robinson Mike Person
TE Lance Kendricks Cory Harkey
TE Jared Cook Alex Bayer
WR Kenny Britt Chris Givens
WR Tavon Austin Stedman Bailey Damian Williams
RB Tre Mason Chase Reynolds Trey Watts
RB Zac Stacy Benny Cunningham
QB Austin Davis Shaun Hill
PK Greg Zuerlein
P John Hekker
LS Jake McQuaide
DT Aaron Donald Kendall Langford
DT Michael Brockers Alex Carrington
DE William Hayes Eugene Sims
DE Robert Quinn Ethan Westbrooks
MLB James Laurinaitis Marshall McFadden
OLB Alec Ogletree Daren Bates
OLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar Will Herring Korey Toomer
CB Janoris Jenkins Marcus Roberson
CB Trumaine Johnson E.J. Gaines Lamarcus Joyner
SS Mark Barron Cody Davis Maurice Alexander
FS T.J. McDonald Rodney McLeod
Practice Squad IR - Des. For Return Injured Reserve
QB Case Keenum DE Chris Long QB Sam Bradford
OT Steven Baker RB Isaiah Pead
OG Travis Bond TE Mason Brodine
TE Brad Smelley OC Demetrius Rhaney
TE Justice Cunningham LT Jake Long
WR Emory Blake WR Brian Quick
WR Devon Wylie CB Brandon McGee
DT Matt Conrath
CB Jemea Thomas
FS Christian Bryant

The roster is updated to reflect all transactions as of 11.00 pm, November 11. The Rams made 19 roster moves in the past week (involving 16 players). The next moves - barring injuries - will be prompted by the return of DE Chris Long

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Please have a great Monday and a Ramtastic week!!