Archive for October, 2008

Jackson 50-50 to Play vs Pats Sunday

Running back Steven Jackson is still an unknown for Sunday’s key matchup in New England vs the Pats.  “It’ll be a game-day decision,” coach Jim Haslett said. “He doesn’t need a lot of reps because he knows everything.”  Jackson is being regarded as 50-50 to play in the contest according to Haslett.  If Jackson can’t [...]

Sunday’s Big Fantasy Matchups for Pats-Rams

Rams WR Donnie Avery vs. Patriots CB Deltha O’Neal Avery has had key pass receptions of 40-plus yards in both of the Rams’ victories on the past two Sundays. O’Neal has struggled in a Patriots secondary that has been vulnerable for much of this season. If the pass protection holds up for quarterback Marc Bulger, [...]

Rams Week 8 Preview: St. Louis Rams Fans Hate the Patriots

            Before it became stylish for the rest of the fans of teams in the NFL to hate the Patriots, the St. Louis Rams fans hated the Patriots.  These feelings have bubbled to the surface in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch today as the Rams face off with the Patriots for the second time since Super [...]

Steven Jackson: Will He Or Won’t He

 Steven Jackson’s thigh injury is severe enough to keep him out of practice this week and he will only be participating in “light workouts”.  Antonio Pittman has returned from injury to split carries with Travis Minor in practice.  I know that Jackson does not need extensive practice to be ready to go on Sunday, but [...]

Wednesday Notes

Here are a few quick links about the Rams around the web: Good news out of Rams Park today as Bill Coats of Around the Horns reports that Orlando Pace will start on Sunday for the Rams.  The Rams did much better in run blocking against the Cowboys, but struggled at times on the pass [...]

E’s Keys: The Resurgent Rams

Avery, Jackson, Haslett Nominated For Weekly Awards

Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery, running back Steven Jackson, and head coach Jim Haslett are up for weekly awards.  Avery’s a finalist for Rookie of the Week after catching five passes for 65 yards, including a 42-yard touchdown reception in the Rams 34-14 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.  Jackson’s up for Offensive Player of [...]

Rams and Jackson Expect Him to Start

  Jackson’s thigh injury does not appear serious enough for the star running back to miss the resurgent Rams week 8 clash with the New England Patriots.  His MRI simply showed a strain in his thigh and he is expected to start and play in week 8. This is great news for Rams fans as [...]