Receivers Donnie Avery and Brandon Gibson gave the Rams a badly needed boost at the position. Getting Avery healthy — or at least healthier — during the bye week was key. Avery set a career high with two touchdown receptions.

From Mike Sando of ESPN’s NFC West Blog in his Silver Linings post. Is it possible Donnie Avery was feeling the effects of his bumps and bruises from the beginning of the season that were preventing him from getting open down the field?