Rams at Buccaneers Postgame Notes (12-23-12)
Rams at Buccaneers
Postgame Notes
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Raymond James Stadium
- The Rams beat the Buccaneers 28-13. With the win, the Rams push their all-time record against the Bucs to 10-8.
- Today’s win marks the third straight road win for the Rams beginning with the game at Arizona (11/25), at Buffalo (12/9). The last time the Rams won three consecutive road games was during the 2003 season with wins at Chicago (11/16), at Arizona (11/23), and at Cleveland (12/8).
- RB Steven Jackson recorded one rushing touchdown to tie Eric Dickerson for second in franchise history with 56 career rushing touchdowns.
- Jackson (10,041) is now 26th on the all-time rushing yards list, trailing Ottis Anderson (10,441).
- Jackson caught one reception to give him 400 for his career and tie Tom Fears for fifth most in franchise history.
- Jackson finished the day with 19 rushed 81 yards. He needs 10 yards to reach the 1,000-yard mark for the eight consecutive season.
- QB Sam Bradford completed 13-of27 passes for 196 yards, and two touchdowns. Bradford threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Kendricks, marks the longest pass of Bradford’s career.
- TE Lance Kendricks hauled in an 80-yard touchdown pass, setting a new career long. Marks the longest reception in franchise history by a tight end. Previously, Leon Clarke held the record with a 70-yard touchdown reception in 1957.
- The pass helped Kendricks earn his first 100-yard game of his career. He finished the day with four receptions for 119 yards, a 29.8-yard average.
- CB Janoris Jenkins notched his fourth interception of the season, third for a touchdown. Jenkins now leads the NFL in INT-TDs, and in overall defensive touchdowns with four.
- Jenkins’ play ties a franchise record for most INT-TDs in a season. Monte Jackson (1976) and Rod Perry (1978) each tallied three.
- Jenkins’ three TD-INTs are tied with Ronnie Lott and Lem Barney for most by a rookie in NFL history.
- Jenkins now has 150 interception yards on the season, currently stands for third-most in the NFL for 2012.
- LB James Laurinaitis intercepted Bucs QB Josh Freeman, marks his second interception of the season and 7th career.
- According to press box statistics, Laurinaitis led the team in tackles with 12 (11 solo).
- CB Trumaine Johnson registered his second career interception.
- DE Eugene Sims intercepted a pass from Freeman in the fourth quarter. Marks his first career interception.
- The Rams’ four interceptions marks the second game this season they have tallied four interceptions. Earlier in the season, they tallied four vs. Arizona (11/25).
- DE Chris Long tallied a sack on Freeman, gives him 8.5 sacks this season and 39.5 for his career.
- DT Kendall Langford recorded a sack on Freeman. Marks his second sack of the season, 10th career.
- S Quintin Mikell recorded a sack on Freeman for an 8-yard loss. Marks his second consecutive game with a sack and sets a new single season career-high.
- DE William Hayes registered two sacks on Freeman, establishing a new single game high for Hayes. He now has 5.5 sacks this season, a new career-high.
- The Rams now have 46 sacks on the season.
- WR Austin Pettis recorded a 5-yard touchdown pass from Bradford. Marks his third career touchdown.
- P Johnny Hekker punted seven times for 335 yards, a 47.9-yard average and 46.9-yard net. Hekker placed two punts inside the 20-yard line and tallied a long of 57 yards.
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Rams at Buccaneers
Postgame Notes
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Raymond James Stadium
- The Rams beat the Buccaneers 28-13. With the win, the Rams push their all-time record against the Bucs to 10-8.
- Today’s win marks the third straight road win for the Rams beginning with the game at Arizona (11/25), at Buffalo (12/9). The last time the Rams won three consecutive road games was during the 2003 season with wins at Chicago (11/16), at Arizona (11/23), and at Cleveland (12/8).
- RB Steven Jackson recorded one rushing touchdown to tie Eric Dickerson for second in franchise history with 56 career rushing touchdowns.
- Jackson (10,041) is now 26th on the all-time rushing yards list, trailing Ottis Anderson (10,441).
- Jackson caught one reception to give him 400 for his career and tie Tom Fears for fifth most in franchise history.
- Jackson finished the day with 19 rushed 81 yards. He needs 10 yards to reach the 1,000-yard mark for the eight consecutive season.
- QB Sam Bradford completed 13-of27 passes for 196 yards, and two touchdowns. Bradford threw an 80-yard touchdown pass to Kendricks, marks the longest pass of Bradford’s career.
- TE Lance Kendricks hauled in an 80-yard touchdown pass, setting a new career long. Marks the longest reception in franchise history by a tight end. Previously, Leon Clarke held the record with a 70-yard touchdown reception in 1957.
- The pass helped Kendricks earn his first 100-yard game of his career. He finished the day with four receptions for 119 yards, a 29.8-yard average.
- CB Janoris Jenkins notched his fourth interception of the season, third for a touchdown. Jenkins now leads the NFL in INT-TDs, and in overall defensive touchdowns with four.
- Jenkins’ play ties a franchise record for most INT-TDs in a season. Monte Jackson (1976) and Rod Perry (1978) each tallied three.
- Jenkins’ three TD-INTs are tied with Ronnie Lott and Lem Barney for most by a rookie in NFL history.
- Jenkins now has 150 interception yards on the season, currently stands for third-most in the NFL for 2012.
- LB James Laurinaitis intercepted Bucs QB Josh Freeman, marks his second interception of the season and 7th career.
- According to press box statistics, Laurinaitis led the team in tackles with 12 (11 solo).
- CB Trumaine Johnson registered his second career interception.
- DE Eugene Sims intercepted a pass from Freeman in the fourth quarter. Marks his first career interception.
- The Rams’ four interceptions marks the second game this season they have tallied four interceptions. Earlier in the season, they tallied four vs. Arizona (11/25).
- DE Chris Long tallied a sack on Freeman, gives him 8.5 sacks this season and 39.5 for his career.
- DT Kendall Langford recorded a sack on Freeman. Marks his second sack of the season, 10th career.
- S Quintin Mikell recorded a sack on Freeman for an 8-yard loss. Marks his second consecutive game with a sack and sets a new single season career-high.
- DE William Hayes registered two sacks on Freeman, establishing a new single game high for Hayes. He now has 5.5 sacks this season, a new career-high.
- The Rams now have 46 sacks on the season.
- WR Austin Pettis recorded a 5-yard touchdown pass from Bradford. Marks his third career touchdown.
- P Johnny Hekker punted seven times for 335 yards, a 47.9-yard average and 46.9-yard net. Hekker placed two punts inside the 20-yard line and tallied a long of 57 yards.
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