2014 St. Louis Rams season

2014 St. Louis Rams season
Owner	Stan Kroenke
General manager	Les Snead
Head coach	Jeff Fisher
Home field	Edward Jones Dome
Results
Record	6–10
Division place	4th NFC West
Playoff finish	Did not qualify
Pro Bowlers	Aaron Donald, DT Robert Quinn, DE
Uniform

The 2014 season was the St. Louis Rams' 77th in the National Football League (NFL), their 20th in St. Louis and their third under head coach Jeff Fisher. The Rams attempted to reach a playoff berth for the first time since their 2004 season, but were officially eliminated in their loss against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15. The Rams failed to improve on their 7–9 record from 2013, finishing 6–10 in 2014. The Rams' 2014 season was notable for their numerous starting quarterbacks including Austin Davis, Shaun Hill, and Sam Bradford, the last of whom was injured before the season began. Despite the lack of stability at the position, the Rams defeated both defending conference champions, Super Bowl participants, and 2014 division winners, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, plus also shutting out two teams in consecutive weeks: the Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins. This represents the most recent last-place finish in the NFC West for the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams.

2014 draft class

Main article: 2014 NFL draft

2014 St. Louis Rams Draft

Round	Selection	Player	Position	College
1	2	Greg Robinson	Offensive tackle	Auburn
	13	Aaron Donald	Defensive tackle	Pittsburgh
2	41	Lamarcus Joyner	Cornerback	Florida State
3	75	Tre Mason	Running back	Auburn
4	110	Maurice Alexander	Safety	Utah St.
5	None
6	188	E. J. Gaines	Cornerback	Missouri
	214	Garrett Gilbert	Quarterback	SMU
7	226	Mitchell Van Dyk	Offensive tackle	Portland St.
	241	Christian Bryant	Free safety	Ohio St.
	249	Michael Sam	Defensive end	Missouri
	250	Demetrius Rhaney	Center	Tennessee St.

Compensatory selection

Draft trades

• The Rams acquired an additional first-round selection (No. 2 overall) as part of a trade that sent the team's 2012 first-round selection (Robert Griffin III) to the Washington Redskins.
• The Rams traded their second- (No. 44 overall) and fifth- (No. 153 overall) round selections to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for the Bills' second-round selection (No. 41 overall).
• The Rams acquired an additional seventh-round selection (No. 241 overall) in a trade that sent cornerback Josh Gordy to the Indianapolis Colts.

Staff

2014 St. Louis Rams staff

Front office Owner/chairman – Stan Kroenke Owner/vice chairman – Chip Rosenbloom Executive vice president of football operations/coo – Kevin Demoff general manager – Les Snead Director of college scouting – Brad Holmes Director of player personnel – Taylor Morton Director of pro personnel – Ran Carthon Head coaches Executive vice president/head coach – Jeff Fisher Assistant head coach – Dave McGinnis Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Brian Schottenheimer Quarterbacks – Frank Cignetti Jr. Running backs – Ben Sirmans Wide receivers – Ray Sherman Tight ends – Rob Boras Offensive line – Paul Boudreau Assistant offensive line – Andy Dickerson Offensive assistant – Kenan Smith Offensive quality control – Andy Sugarman

Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Gregg Williams Defensive line – Mike Waufle Assistant defensive line – Clyde Simmons Linebackers – Frank Bush Assistant linebackers – Joe Bowden Secondary – Chuck Cecil Assistant secondary – Brandon Fisher Defensive quality control – Dennard Wilson Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – John Fassel Assistant special teams coordinator – Paul Boudreau, Jr. Strength and conditioning Head strength and conditioning – Rock Gullickson Assistant strength and conditioning – Adam Bailey Assistant strength and conditioning – J. Aggabao

Final roster

2014 St. Louis Rams final roster

	Quarterbacks  9 Austin Davis 14 Shaun Hill Running backs 36 Benny Cunningham KR 46 Cory Harkey FB 27 Tre Mason 34 Chase Reynolds 30 Zac Stacy 42 Trey Watts Wide receivers 11 Tavon Austin PR 12 Stedman Bailey 81 Kenny Britt 13 Chris Givens Tight ends 82 Alex Bayer 89 Jared Cook 48 Justice Cunningham 88 Lance Kendricks		Offensive linemen 61 Tim Barnes C 72 Joe Barksdale T 67 Barrett Jones G 69 Davin Joseph G 73 Mike Person T 79 Greg Robinson T/G 76 Rodger Saffold G 70 Brandon Washington G 63 Scott Wells C Defensive linemen 90 Michael Brockers DT 92 Alex Carrington DE 99 Aaron Donald DT 95 William Hayes DE 98 Kendall Langford DT 91 Chris Long DE 94 Robert Quinn DE 97 Eugene Sims DE 93 Ethan Westbrooks DE		Linebackers 26 Mark Barron OLB 53 Daren Bates MLB 58 Jo-Lonn Dunbar OLB 54 Will Herring OLB 55 James Laurinaitis MLB 52 Alec Ogletree OLB 59 Korey Toomer OLB Defensive backs 31 Maurice Alexander SS 38 Cody Davis FS 33 E.J. Gaines CB 22 Trumaine Johnson CB 20 Lamarcus Joyner FS 25 T. J. McDonald SS 23 Rodney McLeod FS 47 Marcus Roberson CB 21 Janoris Jenkins CB Special teams  6 Johnny Hekker P 44 Jake McQuaide LS  4 Greg Zuerlein K		Reserve lists  8 Sam Bradford QB (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 86 Mason Brodine TE (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 77 Jake Long T (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 32 Brandon McGee CB (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 24 Isaiah Pead RB (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 83 Brian Quick WR (IRTooltip Injured reserve) 65 Demetrius Rhaney C (IRTooltip Injured reserve) Practice squad 66 Steven Baker T 16 Emory Blake WR 60 Travis Bond G 37 Christian Bryant S 71 Matthew Conrath DE 51 Marshall McFadden LB 47 Brad Smelley TE 96 Doug Worthington DT 19 Devon Wylie WR Rookies in italics 53 active, 7 inactive, 9 practice squad

Schedule

Preseason

The season took a turn for the worst when starting QB Sam Bradford tore his ACL against the Cleveland Browns on August 23. It was the same ACL he tore the year before that caused him to miss the last half of the year.

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Venue	Recap
1	August 8	New Orleans Saints	L 24–26	0–1	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
2	August 16	Green Bay Packers	L 7–21	0–2	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
3	August 23	at Cleveland Browns	W 33–14	1–2	FirstEnergy Stadium	Recap
4	August 28	at Miami Dolphins	L 13–14	1–3	Sun Life Stadium	Recap

Regular season

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Venue	Recap
1	September 7	Minnesota Vikings	L 6–34	0–1	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
2	September 14	at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	W 19–17	1–1	Raymond James Stadium	Recap
3	September 21	Dallas Cowboys	L 31–34	1–2	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
4	Bye
5	October 5	at Philadelphia Eagles	L 28–34	1–3	Lincoln Financial Field	Recap
6	October 13	San Francisco 49ers	L 17–31	1–4	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
7	October 19	Seattle Seahawks	W 28–26	2–4	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
8	October 26	at Kansas City Chiefs	L 7–34	2–5	Arrowhead Stadium	Recap
9	November 2	at San Francisco 49ers	W 13–10	3–5	Levi's Stadium	Recap
10	November 9	at Arizona Cardinals	L 14–31	3–6	University of Phoenix Stadium	Recap
11	November 16	Denver Broncos	W 22–7	4–6	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
12	November 23	at San Diego Chargers	L 24–27	4–7	Qualcomm Stadium	Recap
13	November 30	Oakland Raiders	W 52–0	5–7	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
14	December 7	at Washington Redskins	W 24–0	6–7	FedExField	Recap
15	December 11	Arizona Cardinals	L 6–12	6–8	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
16	December 21	New York Giants	L 27–37	6–9	Edward Jones Dome	Recap
17	December 28	at Seattle Seahawks	L 6–20	6–10	CenturyLink Field	Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Minnesota Vikings

Week One: Minnesota Vikings at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings	3	10	7	14	34
Rams	0	0	3	3	6

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

• Date: September 7
• Game time: 12:00 p.m. CDT
• Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
• Game attendance: 55,919
• Referee: Ed Hochuli
• TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Kirk Morrison and Kristina Pink
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter MIN – Blair Walsh 52-yard field goal, 09:40 (MIN 3–0) Second quarter MIN – Blair Walsh 46-yard field goal, 14:21 (MIN 6–0) MIN – Greg Jennings 8-yard pass from Matt Cassel, Blair Walsh kick, 00:26 (MIN 13–0) Third quarter STL – Greg Zuerlein 56-yard field goal, 10:17 (MIN 13–3) MIN – Cordarrelle Patterson 67-yard run, Blair Walsh kick, 02:08 (MIN 20–3) Fourth quarter MIN – Kyle Rudolph 7-yard pass from Matt Cassel, Blair Walsh kick, 06:35 (MIN 27–3) MIN – Harrison Smith 81-yard interception return, Blair Walsh kick, 03:18 (MIN 34–3) STL – Greg Zuerlein 46-yard field goal, 01:35 (MIN 34–6) Top passers MIN – Matt Cassel, 17/25, 170 Yds, 2 TD STL – Austin Davis, 16/23, 192 Yds, INT Top rushers MIN – Cordarrelle Patterson, 3 Car, 102 Yds, TD STL – Zac Stacy, 11 Car, 43 Yds Top receivers MIN – Greg Jennings, 6 Rec, 58 Yds, TD STL – Brian Quick, 7 Rec, 99 Yds Top tacklers MIN – Robert Blanton, 7 Tkls STL – Janoris Jenkins, 6 Tkls

The Rams started the season at home against Minnesota, their first meeting at home since week 15 two years back. The Vikings went on to stun the Rams, 36–22.

Already missing starting quarterback Sam Bradford for the year with another knee injury, the Rams lost several starters via injury; New starting quarterback Shaun Hill, to injured quadriceps, and defensive end Chris Long was hampered by an ankle injury which forced him to miss two months. An unknown, but third-string quarterback named Austin Davis, who would take the starting job for the next few games, took over for Hill in the second half. The Rams, limited by two field goals, would go on to lose their home opener, 34–6.

Week 2: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week Two: St. Louis Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	7	3	3	6	19
Buccaneers	7	0	7	3	17

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

• Date: September 14
• Game time: 4:05 p.m. EDT/3:05 pm. CDT
• Game weather: 88 °F (31 °C), cloudy
• Game attendance: 59,923
• Referee: Jeff Triplette
• TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Kirk Morrison and Kristina Pink
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter TB – Josh McCown 5-yard rush, Patrick Murray kick, 8:56 (TB 7–0) STL – Zac Stacy 2-yard run, Greg Zuerlein kick, 3:07 (Tied 7–7) Second quarter STL – Greg Zuerlein 36-yard field goal, 0:39 (STL 10–7) Third quarter TB – Josh McCown 1 yard run, Patrick Murray kick, 9:18 (TB 14–10) STL – Greg Zuerlein 35-yard field goal, 2:41 (TB 14–13) Fourth quarter STL – Greg Zuerlein 46-yard field goal, 9:10 (STL 16–14) TB – Patrick Murray 36-yard field goal, 5:15 (TB 17–16) STL – Greg Zuerlein 38-yard field goal, 0:38 (STL 19–16) Top passers STL – Austin Davis 22/29, 235 Yds TB – Josh McCown 16/21, 179 Yds, INT Top rushers STL – Zac Stacy 19 Att, 71 Yds, TD TB – Bobby Rainey 22 Att, 144 Yds Top receivers STL – Brian Quick 7 Rec, 74 Yds TB – Vincent Jackson 4 Rec, 51 Yds Top tacklers STL – E.J. Gaines 5 Tkls TB – Dashon Goldson 7 Tkls, 2 Ast

With Chris Long and Shaun Hill out, the Rams travel to Tampa Bay looking to rebound from the blowout home loss against Minnesota. The game saw Austin Davis get first start. Most of the game was delayed due to lightning and thunder after the game was tied to 7. Rams kicker Greg Zurelien nailed a last minute field goal to give the Rams a close 19–17 victory, giving them their first win of the season, with a record of one game tied apiece.

Week 3: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week Three: Dallas Cowboys at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cowboys	0	10	10	14	34
Rams	7	14	0	10	31

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

• Date: September 21
• Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
• Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
• Game attendance: 58,739
• Referee: Clete Blakeman
• TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter STL – Lance Kendricks 1 yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 6:10 (STL 7–0) Second quarter STL – Brian Quick 51-yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 14:54 (STL 14–0) STL – Janoris Jenkins 25 interception return, Greg Zuerlein kick, 6:06 (STL 21–0) DAL – DeMarco Murray 1 yard run, Dan Bailey kick, 2:07 (STL 21–7) DAL – Dan Bailey 29-yard field goal, 0:02 (STL 21–10) Third quarter DAL – Dez Bryant 68-yard pass from Tony Romo, Dan Bailey Kick, 12:48 (STL 21–17) DAL – Dan Bailey 40-yard field goal, 2:43 (STL 21–20) Fourth quarter STL – Greg Zuerlein 28-yard field goal, 13:28 (STL 24–20) DAL – Terrance Williams 12-yard pass from Tony Romo, Dan Bailey kick, 6:13 (DAL 27–24) DAL – Bruce Carter 25-yard interception return, Dan Bailey kick, 5:58 (DAL 34–24) STL – Austin Pettis 4-yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 2:36 (DAL 34–31) Top passers DAL – Tony Romo 18/23, 217 Yds, 2 TD, INT STL – Austin Davis 30/42, 327 Yds, 3 TD, 2 INT Top rushers DAL – DeMarco Murray 24 Att, 100 Yds, TD STL – Zac Stacy 12 Att, 67 Yds Top receivers DAL – Dez Bryant 6 Rec, 89 Yds, TD STL – Jared Cook 7 Rec, 75 Yds Top tacklers DAL – Anthony Hitchens 10 Tkls STL – Alec Ogletree 10 Tkls

The Rams started off hot early in the game, but Dallas responded in the second half, including a Tony Romo pass to Dez Bryant for 68 yards, in which stunned the St. Louis home crowd. In the fourth quarter Rams tight end Jared Cook's temper snapped on the sidelines as he shoved quarterback Austin Davis who attempted to find Cook in the end zone, but Davis pass was incomplete. Davis threw a couple of interceptions, including one by a swarming of Dallas defenders to give Dallas a 34–31 victory.

Week 5: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week Five: St. Louis Rams at Philadelphia Eagles – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	0	7	7	14	28
Eagles	13	7	14	0	34

at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Date: October 5
• Game time: 1:00 pm. EDT/12:00 pm. CDT
• Game weather: 59 °F (15 °C), mostly sunny
• Game attendance: 69,596
• Referee: Bill Vinovich
• TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter PHI – Chris Maragos 10-yard blocked punt return, Cody Parkey kick, 14:37 (PHI 7–0) PHI – Cody Parkey 26-yard field goal, 7:42 (PHI 10–0) PHI – Cody Parkey 27-yard field goal, 3:04 (PHI 13–0) Second quarter STL – Brian Quick 8-yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 3:23 (PHI 13–7) PHI – Riley Cooper 9-yard pass from Nick Foles, Cody Parkey kick, 0:30 (PHI 20–7) Third quarter PHI – Cedric Thornton defensive fumble recovery in end zone, Cody Parkey kick, 12:17 (PHI 27–7) PHI – Jeremy Maclin 24-yard pass from Nick Foles, Cody Parkey kick, 2:15 (PHI 34–7) STL – Benny Cunningham 14-yard run, Greg Zuerlein kick, 0:03 (PHI 34–14) Fourth quarter STL – Kenny Britt 30-yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 9:02 (PHI 34–21) STL – Brian Quick 5-yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 4:41 (PHI 34–28) Top passers STL – Austin Davis 29/49, 375 Yds, 3 TD PHI – Nick Foles 24/37, 207 Yds, 2 TD, INT Top rushers STL – Benny Cunningham 7 Att, 47 Yds, TD PHI – LeSean McCoy 24 Att, 81 Yds Top receivers STL – Brian Quick 5 Rec, 87 Yds, 2 TD PHI – Jeremy Maclin 5 Rec, 76 Yds, TD Top tacklers STL – T.J. McDonald 10 Tkls PHI – DeMeco Ryans 7 Tkls

The Rams trailed 34-7 in the 3rd quarter but scored 21 unanswered to bring the game within 6. A failed 4th down attempt with 42 seconds left allowed the Eagles to escape with a 34-28 victory.

Week 6: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Week Six: San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
49ers	0	10	14	7	31
Rams	14	0	0	3	17

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

• Date: October 13
• Game time: 7:30 pm. CDT
• Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
• Game attendance: 56,851
• Referee: Craig Wrolstad
• TV announcers (ESPN): Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden and Lisa Salters
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter STL – Benny Cunningham 1 yard run, Greg Zuerlein, 7:55 (STL 7–0) STL – Lance Kendricks 22-yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 0:53 (STL 14–0) Second quarter SF – Phil Dawson 54-yard field goal (STL 14–3) SF – Brandon Lloyd 80-yard pass from Colin Kaepernick, Phil Dawson kick, 7:07 (STL 14–10) Third quarter SF – Anquan Boldin 11-yard pass from Colin Kaepernick, Phil Dawson kick, 9:58 (SF 17–14) SF – Michael Crabtree 32-yard pass from Colin Kaepernick, Phil Dawson kick, 0:13 (SF 24–14) Fourth quarter STL – Greg Zuerlein 38-yard field goal, 2:24 (SF 24–17) SF – Dontae Johnson 20-yard interception return, Phil Dawson kick, 0:53 (SF 31–17) Top passers SF – Colin Kaepernick 22/35, 343 Yds, 3 TD STL – Austin Davis 21/42, 236 Yds, TD, INT Top rushers SF – Frank Gore 16 Att, 38 Yds STL – Tre Mason 5 Att, 40 Yds Top receivers SF – Anquan Boldin 7 Rec, 94 Yds, TD STL – Jared Cook 4 Rec, 74 Yds Top tacklers SF – Ian Williams, 6 Tkls STL – T.J. McDonald 7 Tkls, 3 Ast

Hosting the 49ers on Monday Night, the Rams, sporting their 1999 throwbacks, welcomed back "The Greatest Show on Turf" at halftime. But the 49ers ruined their party as they would go on to stun the Rams at home 31–17.

Week 7: vs. Seattle Seahawks

Week Seven: Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Seahawks	3	3	7	13	26
Rams	7	14	0	7	28

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

• Date: October 19
• Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
• Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
• Game attendance: 57,855
• Referee: Brad Allen
• TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter SEA – Steven Hauschka 24-yard field goal, 9:01 (SEA 3–0) STL – Tre Mason 6-yard run, Greg Zuerlein kick, 5:19 (STL 7–3) Second quarter STL – Benny Cunningham 5-yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 13:12 (STL 14–3) STL – Stedman Bailey 90-yard punt return, Greg Zuerlein kick, 7:05 (STL 21–3) SEA – Steven Hauschka 35-yard field goal, 0:07 (STL 21–6) Third quarter SEA – Russell Wilson 19-yard run, Steven Hauschka kick, 4:22 (STL 21–13) Fourth quarter SEA – Cooper Helfet 19-yard pass from Russell Wilson, pass failed, 9:44 (STL 21–19) STL – Lance Kendricks 4-yard pass from Austin Davis, Greg Zuerlein kick, 5:36 (STL 28–19) SEA – Doug Baldwin 9-yard pass from Russell Wilson, Steven Hauschka kick, 3:18 (STL 28–26) Top passers SEA – Russell Wilson 23/36, 313 Yds, 2 TD STL – Austin Davis 17/20, 155 Yds, 2 TD Top rushers SEA – Russell Wilson, 7 Att, 106 Yds, TD STL – Tre Mason 18 Att, 85 Yds, TD Top receivers SEA – Doug Baldwin 7 Rec, 123 Yds, TD STL – Benny Cunningham 5 Rec, 46 Yds, TD Top tacklers SEA – Malcolm Smith 10 Tkls STL – Janoris Jenkins 7 Tkls, 2 Ast

Hoping to rebound from the heartbreaking Monday Night loss at home, the Rams face the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. Highlighted by a series of fake punts and long returns, the Rams managed to squeeze past the Super Bowl champions, 28–26.

Week 8: at Kansas City Chiefs

Week Eight: St. Louis Rams at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	7	0	0	0	7
Chiefs	0	10	10	14	34

at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

• Date: October 26
• Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
• Game weather: 70 °F (21 °C), sunny
• Game attendance: 75,972
• Referee: Jeff Triplette
• TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, Donovan McNabb and Kristina Pink
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information

First quarter STL – Lance Kendricks 1-yard pass from Austin Davis (Greg Zuerlein kick), 12:02. Rams 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 3:04. Second quarter KC – Jamaal Charles 1-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 12:04. Tied 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 5:37. KC – Cairo Santos 53-yard field goal, 0:07. Chiefs 10–7. Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 5:31. Third quarter KC – Knile Davis 99-yard kickoff return (Cairo Santos kick), 15:00. Chiefs 17–7. KC – Cairo Santos 28-yard field goal, 8:48. Chiefs 20–7. Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 4:23. Fourth quarter KC – Jamaal Charles 36-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 14:27. Chiefs 27–7. Drive: 5 plays, 71 yards, 2:07. KC – Knile Davis 3-yard run (Cairo Santos kick), 6:32. Chiefs 34–7. Drive: 12 plays, 79 yards, 6:54. Top passers STL – Austin Davis – 15/25, 160 yards, TD, INT KC – Alex Smith – 25/29, 223 yards Top rushers STL – Tre Mason – 7 rushes, 32 yards KC – Jamaal Charles – 14 rushes, 67 yards, 2 TD Top receivers STL – Kenny Britt – 2 receptions, 52 yards KC – Dwayne Bowe – 6 receptions, 64 yards Top tacklers STL – Lamarcus Joyner – 9 tackles, 1 assist KC – Justin Houston – 5 tackles (3 sacks)

The Rams travel to Kansas City to face their in-state rival and the first of four AFC West opponents of the season, the Chiefs. Things would get ugly for the Rams as more injuries continue to pile up as both offensive lineman Jake Long and wide receiver Brian Quick suffered season-ending knee and shoulder injuries, respectively. With the loss, the Rams are 0–1 against AFC West opponents.

Week 9: at San Francisco 49ers

Week Nine: St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	3	7	0	3	13
49ers	3	7	0	0	10

at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California

• Date: November 2
• Game time: 3:05 pm. CST/1:05 p.m. PST
• Game weather: 61 °F (16 °C), sunny
• Game attendance: 70,799
• Referee: Jerome Boger
• TV announcers (Fox): Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch and Pam Oliver
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers STL – SF – Top rushers STL – SF – Top receivers STL – SF – Top tacklers STL – SF –

In the last seconds of the fourth quarter, Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis scooped a fumble from 49ers' quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who attempted to dive into the endzone for a game-winning touchdown, to give the Rams a 13–10 victory. The defense, for the most part, sacked Kaepernick eight times.

Week 10: at Arizona Cardinals

Week Ten: St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	7	7	0	0	14
Cardinals	0	10	0	21	31

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

• Date: November 9
• Game time: 3:25 pm. CST/2:25 p.m. MST
• Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
• Game attendance: 61,363
• Referee: Ron Torbert
• TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ronde Barber, Matt Hasselbeck and Jennifer Hale
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers STL – ARI – Top rushers STL – ARI – Top receivers STL – ARI – Top tacklers STL – ARI –

Week 11: vs. Denver Broncos

Week Eleven: Denver Broncos at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Broncos	0	7	0	0	7
Rams	10	3	3	6	22

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

• Date: November 16
• Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
• Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
• Game attendance: 59,401
• Referee: Tony Corrente
• TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts and Jenny Dell
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers DEN – STL – Top rushers DEN – STL – Top receivers DEN – STL – Top tacklers DEN – STL –

The Rams meet the Broncos at home for the first time since their home opener in 2006. The Rams won 18–10.

The injury-riddled Denver Broncos (7–2) travel to St. Louis, looking to extend their lead in the AFC West, but it was too late as the Rams defense harassed Peyton Manning and the Broncos offense all day long. Rams' quarterback Shaun Hill returned from injury and took over for Austin Davis, who started only a few games. Among the game's highlights was Rams safety Rodney McLeod taking a hit on Broncos' wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, forcing Sanders to leave the game with a concussion. Officials later confirmed that the McLeod hit on Sanders was not illegal. The Rams won 22–7 and are tied one game apiece against all AFC West opponents.

Week 12: at San Diego Chargers

Week Twelve: St. Louis Rams at San Diego Chargers – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	3	7	7	7	24
Chargers	3	3	14	7	27

at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California

• Date: November 23
• Game time: 3:05 pm. CST/1:05 pm. PST
• Game weather: 72 °F (22 °C), sunny
• Game attendance: 66,040
• Referee: Carl Cheffers
• TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Ronde Barber and Jennifer Hale
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers STL – SD – Top rushers STL – SD – Top receivers STL – SD – Top tacklers STL – SD –

The Rams travel to San Diego, facing their third AFC West opponent, the Chargers. The Rams looked to go 2–1 against AFC West opponents, but couldn't flick the switch this time thanks to the Chargers' Philip Rivers' late game heroics and the defense, who intercepted a pass from Shaun Hill, who attempted a game-winning touchdown pass. With the 27–24 loss, this gave the Rams a 1–2 record against all AFC West opponents. Rams fans, who attended the game, were seen holding up signs involving a possible return to Los Angeles.

Week 13: vs. Oakland Raiders

Week Thirteen: Oakland Raiders at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Raiders	0	0	0	0	0
Rams	21	17	0	14	52

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

• Date: November 30
• Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
• Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
• Game attendance: 55,650
• Referee: Gene Steratore
• TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon and Steve Beuerlein
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers OAK – STL – Top rushers OAK – STL – Top receivers OAK – STL – Top tacklers OAK – STL –

The Rams meet the Raiders at home for the first time in twelve years after Week 6 of 2002, where the Rams defeated the Raiders, who were 4–0 at the time, 28–13 to give the Rams their first victory of 2002 after starting the year with five consecutive losses.

Before the game, five Rams receivers came out of the tunnel with their hands up in protest to support the Ferguson unrest, causing controversy (see hands up don't shoot). Amid the "Hands Up" controversy, the Rams defense obliterated the Raiders and struggling new quarterback Derek Carr all game long. The game was best highlighted by two Tre Mason touchdowns, including an 89-yard run. The Rams held the Raiders scoreless with a 52–0 blowout. With the victory, the Rams finished the year 2–2 against all AFC West opponents.

Week 14: at Washington Redskins

Week Fourteen: St. Louis Rams at Washington Redskins – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	0	6	18	0	24
Redskins	0	0	0	0	0

at FedExField, Landover, Maryland

• Date: December 7
• Game time: 1:00 pm. EST/12:00 pm. CST
• Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C), sunny
• Game attendance: 71,120
• Referee: Brad Allen
• TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen, Kirk Morrison and Peter Schrager
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers STL – WAS – Top rushers STL – WAS – Top receivers STL – WAS – Top tacklers STL – WAS –

Despite Rams' kicker Greg Zuerlein missing a series of field goals and chants of "RG3!!!" from Washington's home crowd, the Rams still managed to hold Washington scoreless, giving them a 24–0 victory, and their sixth and final win the Rams would get this year. For the second time in a row this season, the Rams held an opponent scoreless. During the opening coin toss, the Rams sent out all 6 players acquired in the RG3 trade in 2012 as their team captains.

Week 15: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Week Fifteen: Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Cardinals	0	6	3	3	12
Rams	3	0	0	3	6

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

• Date: December 11
• Game time: 7:25 pm. CST
• Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
• Game attendance: 55,880
• Referee: Walt Coleman
• TV announcers (NFLN): Jim Nantz, Phil Simms and Tracy Wolfson
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers ARI – STL – Top rushers ARI – STL – Top receivers ARI – STL – Top tacklers ARI – STL –

With the loss, the Rams were officially eliminated from playoff contention.

Week 16: vs. New York Giants

Week Sixteen: New York Giants at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Giants	10	10	14	3	37
Rams	3	10	7	7	27

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

• Date: December 21
• Game time: 3:05 pm. CST
• Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
• Game attendance: 55,851
• Referee: Pete Morelli
• TV announcers (Fox): Thom Brennaman, David Diehl and Laura Okmin
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers NYG – STL – Top rushers NYG – STL – Top receivers NYG – STL – Top tacklers NYG – STL –

The Rams wrapped up their 2014 home schedule, facing their fourth and final NFC East opponent, the Giants, led by new wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Tempers flared later in the game as a sideline brawl escalated after a late hit on Beckham, drawing 3 ejections to Giants' Damontre Moore and Preston Parker and Rams' defensive end William Hayes. The Rams went on to lose their final home game, 27–37.

Week 17: at Seattle Seahawks

Week Seventeen: St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams	3	3	0	0	6
Seahawks	0	0	6	14	20

at CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington

• Date: December 28
• Game time: 3:25 pm. CST/1:25 pm. PST
• Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C), cloudy
• Game attendance: 68,453
• Referee: Ron Torbert
• TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Charles Davis and Molly McGrath
• Recap, Gamebook

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter Top passers STL – SEA – Top rushers STL – SEA – Top receivers STL – SEA – Top tacklers STL – SEA –

Going to Seattle for their third straight year, the Rams once again struggled all game, losing the game 20–6, ending their season with a disappointing 6–10 record. The record led the team to draft running back Todd Gurley from Georgia with the 10th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Standings

Division

NFC West
	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	PF	PA	STK
(1) Seattle Seahawks	12	4	0	.750	5–1	10–2	394	254	W6
(5) Arizona Cardinals	11	5	0	.688	3–3	8–4	310	299	L2
San Francisco 49ers	8	8	0	.500	2–4	7–5	306	340	W1
St. Louis Rams	6	10	0	.375	2–4	4–8	324	354	L3

Conference

NFC
#	Team	Division	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	SOS	SOV	STK
Division leaders
1	Seattle Seahawks	West	12	4	0	.750	5–1	10–2	.525	.513	W6
2	Green Bay Packers	North	12	4	0	.750	5–1	9–3	.482	.440	W2
3	Dallas Cowboys	East	12	4	0	.750	4–2	8–4	.445	.422	W4
4	Carolina Panthers	South	7	8	1	.469	4–2	6–6	.490	.357	W4
Wild Cards
5	Arizona Cardinals	West	11	5	0	.688	3–3	8–4	.523	.477	L2
6	Detroit Lions	North	11	5	0	.688	5–1	9–3	.471	.392	L1
Did not qualify for the postseason
7	Philadelphia Eagles	East	10	6	0	.625	4–2	6–6	.490	.416	W1
8	San Francisco 49ers	West	8	8	0	.500	2–4	7–5	.527	.508	W1
9	New Orleans Saints	South	7	9	0	.438	3–3	6–6	.486	.415	W1
10	Minnesota Vikings	North	7	9	0	.438	1–5	6–6	.475	.308	W1
11	New York Giants	East	6	10	0	.375	2–4	4–8	.512	.323	L1
12	Atlanta Falcons	South	6	10	0	.375	5–1	6–6	.482	.380	L1
13	St. Louis Rams	West	6	10	0	.375	2–4	4–8	.531	.427	L3
14	Chicago Bears	North	5	11	0	.313	1–5	4–8	.529	.338	L5
15	Washington Redskins	East	4	12	0	.250	2–4	2–10	.496	.422	L1
16	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	South	2	14	0	.125	0–6	1–11	.486	.469	L6
Tiebreakers

Awards and honors

Recipient	awards
Stedman Bailey	Week 7: NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Greg Zuerlein	Week 11: NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Tavon Austin	Week 14: NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Aaron Donald	NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, PFWA All-Rookie Team
Tre Mason	PFWA All-Rookie Team
E.J. Gaines	PFWA All-Rookie Team

External links

• Official website