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Random Ramsdom 9/26: Rams Move to 2-1, Atop the NFC West

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Somehow, the Rams are Tied for First Place in NFC West | ESPN

Their early season schedule is a nightmare, their offense remains troublesome, and their secondary needs work. But the Rams have recovered from a humiliating season-opening loss to the lowly San Francisco 49ers with back-to-back victories, first against the menacing Seattle Seahawks and, on Sunday, on the road against the upstart Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Rams Get Road Victory Over Tampa Bay | Rams’ Official Site

The Rams beat the Buccaneers for the fifth year in a row, spoiling Tampa Bay’s home opener — which included a 75-minute weather delay — with a 37-32 victory at Raymond James Stadium.

Rams Start 2-1 For the First Time Since 2006 | L.A. Times

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher told, practically pleaded, with his team before the season that he wouldn’t settle for another year of mediocrity.

Winston Hesitates and Game is Lost, Thanks to Quinn | O.C. Register

Only Jameis Winston can explain why he held up when he did.

Rams’ D Comes Up Big Against Bucs’ Winston | L.A. Times

Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston was carving up the Rams early in the fourth quarter Sunday, driving the Buccaneers to the brink of a go-ahead touchdown when the massive right hand of Rams defensive end Robert Quinn and the lumbering legs of lineman Ethan Westbrooks intervened.

Keenum Solidifies Job as Rams’ Starting QB for the Present | Today’s Pigskin

Ever since the Los Angeles Rams drafted Jared Goff, there has been a vocal minority claiming the first overall pick should be the starting quarterback.

Top Graded Players in Rams at Bucs Game | Pro Football Focus

Highest-graded players and top takeaways from the Rams' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers.

Rams Outlast Bucs After Long Weather Delay | Pro Football Talk

Sometimes when you move, those boxes in the garage stay packed. Well, Rams coach Jeff Fisher dug past the 8-tracks and the old dishes, and found all the touchdowns.

Rams Withstand Bucs and Lightning Delay for 37-32 Win | L.A. Times

Music filled the locker room and players stretched or had a bite to eat while coaches strategized before delivering instructions.

Rams Overcome Weather Delay, Top Bucs 37-32 | O.C. Register

There’s icing the kicker, but who had ever heard of bolting the offense?

Rams Flip Script by Finishing Week 3 With Winning Record | L.A. Times

The Rams have been 1-1 every year under Coach Jeff Fisher. In each of the last four years, they lost in Week 3 to drop to 1-2. With a win at Tampa Bay on Sunday, they flipped the script.

Receivers Make Major Impact For First Time This Season | O.C. Register

For the first time this season, the Rams’ offense had multiple dimensions.

Rams’ Offensive Blueprint Finally Comes to Life | O.C. Register

It figures it would take an act of higher powers for the Rams offense to cross the opposing goal line not once, not twice but four times after going touchdown-less the first two weeks of the season.

Rams’ Offense Arrives in Win Over Bucs | Reuters

The Los Angeles Rams, held to a total of nine points in their first two games, exploded for five touchdowns and held on for a 37-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

Rams’ Players Feeling the Love with Their Favorite Emojis | ABC 7

With the Los Angeles Rams recent move back to the Southland, ABC7 has set out to help fans to get to know the players better. This week we learned what emojis the players used the most.

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