2012 St. Louis Rams season

NFL team season

2012 St. Louis Rams season

Owner| Stan Kroenke
General manager| Les Snead
Head coach| Jeff Fisher
Home stadium| Edward Jones Dome
Results
Record| 7–8–1
Division place| 3rd NFC West
Playoffs| did not qualify
Pro Bowlers| none
Uniform

* ← 2011
* Rams seasons
* 2013 →

The 2012 season was the St. Louis Rams' 75th in the National Football League (NFL), their 18th in St. Louis and their first under head coach Jeff Fisher. Finishing at 7–8–1, they improved on their 2–14 record from 2011. In Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, the game ended in a 24–24 tie, the first since the 2008 NFL season. It was Sam Bradford's second and final full season as the Rams starting quarterback as two torn ACLs sidelined him for much of the next season and the entire 2014 season.

## Personnel changes

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On January 2, 2012, Rams' owner Stan Kroenke fired head coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney after a 2–14 season, and their 10–38 record after three seasons.[1] Former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher was signed to be the new head coach and Les Snead was hired to be the new general manager.

## 2012 draft class

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Main article: 2012 NFL draft

Round | Selection | Player | Position | College

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1 | 14 [a] | Michael Brockers | DT | LSU
2 | 33  | Brian Quick | WR | Appalachian State
39  | Janoris Jenkins | CB | North Alabama
50 [b] | Isaiah Pead | RB | Cincinnati
3 | 65  | Trumaine Johnson | CB | Montana
4 | 96  | Chris Givens | WR | Wake Forest
5 | 150 [b] | Rokevious Watkins | OG | South Carolina
6 | 171  | Greg Zuerlein | K | Missouri Western
7 | 209  | Aaron Brown | LB | Hawaii
252 [c] | Daryl Richardson | RB | Abilene Christian

NOTES
^[a] The team traded their original first round pick (#2 overall) to the Washington Redskins for Washington's first and second round picks in 2012, along with Washington's first round picks in 2013 and 2014.[2]
^[b] Rams traded the 45th pick to the Bears for the 50th overall pick and the Bears 5th round pick (#150 overall)
^[c] supplemental compensatory selection

## Staff

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2012 St. Louis Rams staff |

Front office

* Owner/chairman – Stan Kroenke
* general manager – Les Snead
* Executive vice president of football operations/coo – Kevin Demoff
* Vice president of player personnel – Mike Williams
* Director of player personnel – Lawrence McCutcheon
* Director of college scouting – John Mancini

Head coaches

* 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 quality control – Andy Sugarman

|  |  | Defensive coaches

* Defensive coordinator – Gregg Williams†
* Defensive line – Mike Waufle
* Assistant defensive line – Clyde Simmons
* Linebackers – Blake Williams
* Assistant linebackers – Joe Bowden
* Defensive backs – Chuck Cecil
* Assistant defensive backs – 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

* Strength and conditioning – Rock Gullickson
* Assistant strength and conditioning – Adam Bailey

† – suspended for the 2012 season
(see New Orleans Saints bounty scandal)

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## Final roster

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2012 St. Louis Rams roster Quarterbacks (QB)

*  8 Sam Bradford
* 10 Kellen Clemens
*  9 Austin Davis

Running backs (RB)

* 42 Terrance Ganaway
* 46 Cory Harkey FB
* 39 Steven Jackson
* 24 Isaiah Pead
* 26 Daryl Richardson

Wide receivers (WR)

* 16 Danny Amendola PR
* 11 Brandon Gibson
* 13 Chris Givens KR
* 18 Austin Pettis
* 83 Brian Quick
* 12 Steve Smith

Tight ends (TE)

* 88 Lance Kendricks
* 89 Mike McNeill
* 82 Matthew Mulligan

|  | Offensive linemen (OL)

* 68 Joe Barksdale T
* 61 Tim Barnes C
* 72 Wayne Hunter T
* 79 Barry Richardson T
* 76 Rodger Saffold T
* 66 Shelley Smith G
* 59 Rob Turner C/G
* 63 Scott Wells C
* 65 Chris Williams G/T

Defensive linemen (DL)

* 90 Michael Brockers DT
* 71 Matthew Conrath DT
* 93 Jermelle Cudjo DT
* 95 William Hayes DE
* 98 Kendall Langford DT
* 91 Chris Long DE
* 94 Robert Quinn DE
* 92 Eugene Sims DE

|  | Linebackers (LB)

* 57 Sammy Brown OLB
* 52 Justin Cole OLB
* 58 Jo-Lonn Dunbar OLB
* 51 Mario Haggan OLB
* 56 Josh Hull MLB
* 55 James Laurinaitis MLB
* 50 Rocky McIntosh OLB

Defensive backs (DB)

* 43 Craig Dahl FS
* 31 Cortland Finnegan CB
* 32 Bradley Fletcher CB
* 21 Janoris Jenkins CB
* 22 Trumaine Johnson CB
* 23 Rodney McLeod FS
* 27 Quintin Mikell SS
* 33 Quinton Pointer CB
* 20 Darian Stewart SS

Special teams (ST)

*  6 Johnny Hekker P
* 44 Jake McQuaide LS
*  4 Greg Zuerlein K

|  | Practice squad

* 77 Mason Brodine DE
* 81 Cameron Graham TE
* 14 Nick Johnson WR
* 60 Ty Nsekhe T
* 84 Raymond Radway WR
* 34 Chase Reynolds RB
* 70 Brandon Washington G
* 54 Jabara Williams LB

Reserve

* 62 Harvey Dahl G (IR)
* 37 Matt Daniels SS (IR)
* 99 Trevor Laws DT (IR)
* 73 Rokevious Watkins G (IR)

Rookies in italics
53 active, 4 reserve, 8 practice squad

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## Schedule

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### Preseason

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Week  | Date  | Opponent  | Result  | Record  | Venue  | Recap

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1  | August 12  | at Indianapolis Colts | L 3–38  | 0–1  | Lucas Oil Stadium | Recap
2  | August 18 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 31–17  | 1–1  | Edward Jones Dome | Recap
3  | August 25 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 19–20  | 1–2  | Cowboys Stadium | Recap
4  | August 30 | Baltimore Ravens | W 31–17  | 2–2  | Edward Jones Dome  | Recap

### Regular season

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Week  | Date  | Opponent  | Result  | Record  | Venue  | Recap

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1  | September 9  | at Detroit Lions | L 23–27  | 0–1  | Ford Field | Recap
2  | September 16  | Washington Redskins | W 31–28  | 1–1  | Edward Jones Dome | Recap
3  | September 23  | at Chicago Bears | L 6–23  | 1–2  | Soldier Field | Recap
4  | September 30  | Seattle Seahawks | W 19–13  | 2–2  | Edward Jones Dome | Recap
5  | October 4 | Arizona Cardinals | W 17–3  | 3–2  | Edward Jones Dome  | Recap
6  | October 14  | at Miami Dolphins | L 14–17  | 3–3  | Sun Life Stadium | Recap
7  | October 21  | Green Bay Packers | L 20–30  | 3–4  | Edward Jones Dome  | Recap
8  | October 28 | New England Patriots | L 7–45  | 3–5  |  Wembley Stadium (London) | Recap
9  | Bye
10  | November 11  | at San Francisco 49ers | T 24–24  | 3–5–1  | Candlestick Park | Recap
11  | November 18  | New York Jets | L 13–27  | 3–6–1  | Edward Jones Dome  | Recap
12  | November 25  | at Arizona Cardinals | W 31–17  | 4–6–1  | University of Phoenix Stadium | Recap
13  | December 2  | San Francisco 49ers | W 16–13  | 5–6–1  | Edward Jones Dome  | Recap
14  | December 9  | at Buffalo Bills | W 15–12  | 6–6–1  | Ralph Wilson Stadium | Recap
15  | December 16  | Minnesota Vikings | L 22–36  | 6–7–1  | Edward Jones Dome  | Recap
16  | December 23  | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 28–13  | 7–7–1  | Raymond James Stadium | Recap
17  | December 30  | at Seattle Seahawks | L 13–20  | 7–8–1  | CenturyLink Field | Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

### Game summaries

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#### Week 1: at Detroit Lions

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Week One: St. Louis Rams at Detroit Lions – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Rams | 3 | 10 | 0| 10| 23
Lions | 0 | 10 | 3| 14| 27

at Ford Field, Detroit

* Date: September 9
* Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT/12:00 p.m. CDT
* Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
* Game attendance: 62,315
* Referee: Donovan Briggans
* TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio

Game information

First quarter

* STL – Greg Zuerlein 48-yard field goal, Rams 3–0, Drive: 10 plays, 36 yards, 5:49.

Second quarter

* DET – Joique Bell 1-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), Lions 7–3, Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 7:31.
* STL – Greg Zuerlein 29-yard field goal, Lions 7–6, Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 4:30.
* STL – Cortland Finnegan 31-yard interception return (Greg Zuerlein kick), Rams 13–7, Drive: 1 play, 31 yards, 0:00.
* DET – Jason Hanson 41-yard field goal, Rams 13–10, Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 1:08.

Third quarter

* DET – Jason Hanson 45-yard field goal, Tied 13–13, Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 2:54.

Fourth quarter

* STL – Brandon Gibson 23-yard pass from Sam Bradford (Greg Zuerlein kick), Rams 20–13, Drive: 5 plays, 47 yards, 2:42.
* DET – Kevin Smith 5-yard run (Jason Hanson kick), Tied 20–20, Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:26.
* STL – Greg Zuerlein 46-yard field goal, Rams 23–20, Drive: 13 plays, 52 yards, 5:24.
* DET – Kevin Smith 5-yard pass from Matthew Stafford (Jason Hanson kick), Lions 27–23, Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 1:45.

Top passers

* STL – Sam Bradford – 17/25, 198 yards, 1 touchdown
* DET – Matthew Stafford – 32/48, 355 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 interceptions

Top rushers

* STL – Steven Jackson – 21 carries, 53 yards
* DET – Kevin Smith – 13 carries, 52 yards, 1 touchdown

Top receivers

* STL – Danny Amendola – 5 receptions, 70 yards
* DET – Calvin Johnson – 6 receptions, 111 yards

Top tacklers

* STL – Cortland Finnegan – 9 tackles, 1 assist, 1 interception, 1 touchdown
* DET – Justin Durant – 7 tackles, 5 assists

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The Rams started their season on the road against the Lions. The Rams drew first blood in the first quarter with a 48-yard field goal from Greg Zuerlein to take a 3–0 lead for the only score of that quarter. The Lions then took a 7–3 lead with Joique Bell's 1-yard run for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter. The Rams responded with a 29-yard field goal from Zuerlein as they came up within a point 7–6 before on the Lions' next possession, Matthew Stafford was picked off by Cortland Finnegan and it was returned 31 yards for a touchdown as the Rams retook the lead 13–7. The Lions then responded with Jason Hanson kicking a 41-yard field goal to shorten the Rams' lead to 13–10 at halftime. After the break, the Lions scored first with Jason Hanson kicking a 45-yard field goal to tie the game 13–13 for the only score of the 3rd quarter. However, the Rams moved back into the lead in the 4th quarter with Brandon Gibson's 23-yard catch from Sam Bradford to make it 20–13. The Lions tied the game back up with Kevin Smith running for a touchdown from 5 yards out to tie the game 20–20. The Rams then retook the lead with Greg Zuerlein kicking a 46-yard field goal to make the score 23–20. On their last possession, the Lions moved down the field and Matthew Stafford found Kevin Smith on a 5-yard touchdown pass to make the final score 27–23 as the Rams began their season 0–1.

#### Week 2: vs. Washington Redskins

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

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Redskins | 14 | 7 | 7| 0| 28
Rams | 3 | 13 | 7| 8| 31

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

* Date: September 17
* Game time: 3:05 pm. CDT
* Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
* Game attendance: 53,979
* Referee: Wayne Elliott
* TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

* WAS –
* STL –

Top rushers

* WAS –
* STL –

Top receivers

* WAS –
* STL –

Top tacklers

* WAS –
* STL –

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After a tough loss, the Rams returned home for a game against the Redskins. With the win, the team improved to 1–1. Before the game, the Rams were fined $20,000 for not reporting Steven Jackson's injury.[3]

#### Week 3: at Chicago Bears

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Week Three: St. Louis Rams at Chicago Bears – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Rams | 0 | 3 | 3| 0| 6
Bears | 3 | 7 | 0| 13| 23

at Soldier Field, Chicago

* Date: September 23
* Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
* Game weather: 56 °F (13 °C), partly cloudy
* Game attendance: 62,224
* Referee: Jerry Hughes
* TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, John Lynch and Jennifer Hale

Game information

First quarter

* CHI – Robbie Gould 54-yd FG (CHI 3–0)

Second quarter

* CHI -Michael Bush 3-yd run (CHI 10–0)
* STL – Greg Zuerlein 56-yd FG (CHI 10–3)

Third quarter

* STL – Greg Zuerlein 46-yd FG (10–6)

Fourth quarter

* CHI – Robbie Gould 22-yd FG (CHI 13–6)
* CHI – Major Wright 45-yd interception return (CHI 20–6)
* CHI – Robbie Gould 37-yd FG (CHI 23–6)

Top passers

* STL – Sam Bradford – 18/35, 152 yds, 2 INT
* CHI – Jay Cutler – 17/31, 183 yds, 1 INT

Top rushers

* STL – Steven Jackson – 11 car, 29 yds
* CHI – Michael Bush – 18 car, 55 yds, 1 TD

Top receivers

* STL – Danny Amendola – 5 rec, 66 yds
* CHI – Brandon Marshall – 5 rec, 71 yds

Top tacklers

* STL – James Laurinaitis – 11 tackles
* CHI – Lance Briggs – 7 tackles

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After defeating the Redskins at home, the Rams traveled on the road against the Bears. The Bears scored first in the first quarter with a 54-yard field goal from Robbie Gould to take a 3–0 lead for the only score of the quarter. In the 2nd quarter, the Bears increased their lead when Michael Bush scored a touchdown on a 5-yard run to make the score 10–0. The Rams responded with Greg Zuerlein's 56-yard field goal to shorten the lead to 10–3 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter, the Rams drew closer as Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal to make the score 10–6 for the only score of the quarter. But in the 4th quarter, the Bears held on for victory as Gould kicked a 22-yard field goal to make it 13–6 and then on the Rams' next possession, Sam Bradford was intercepted by Major Wright who then returned it 45 yards for a touchdown to make it 20–6. Gould kicked a 37-yard field goal to make the final score 23–6 as the Rams dropped to 1–2.

#### Week 4: vs. Seattle Seahawks

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

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Seahawks | 7 | 0 | 3| 3| 13
Rams | 3 | 10 | 3| 3| 19

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

* Date: September 30
* Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
* Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
* Game attendance: 53,193
* Referee: Mike Carey
* TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts, Mike Martz and Kristina Pink

Game information

First quarter

* SEA- Marshawn Lynch, 17-yard run, Steve Hauschka XP good 10:45 (SEA 7–0)
* STL- Greg Zuerlein 58-yard field goal 4:59 (SEA 7–3)

Second quarter

* STL- Danny Amendola, 2-yard pass from John Hekker, Greg Zuerlein XP good 1:16 (STL 10–7)
* STL- Greg Zuerlein, 48-yard field goal, 0:03 (STL 13–7)

Third quarter

* STL- Greg Zuerlein, 60-yard field goal, 13:46 (STL 16–7)
* SEA- Steve Hauschka, 31-yard field goal, 4:14 (STL 16–10)

Fourth quarter

* SEA- Steve Hauschka, 30-yard field goal, 13:08 (STL 16–13)
* STL- Greg Zuerlein, 24-yard field goal, 6:07 (STL 19–13)

Top passers

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* STL –

Top rushers

* SEA –
* STL –

Top receivers

* SEA –
* STL –

Top tacklers

* SEA –
* STL –

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With the win, the Rams improved to 2–2, And 2–0 in home games.

#### Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals

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

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Cardinals | 3 | 0 | 0| 0| 3
Rams | 7 | 3 | 0| 7| 17

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

* Date: October 4
* Game time: 7:20 pm. CDT
* Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
* Game attendance: 54,653
* Referee: John Parry
* TV announcers (NFLN): Brad Nessler, Mike Mayock and Alex Flanagan

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

* ARI – Kevin Kolb \- 28/50, 289 yards
* STL – Sam Bradford \- 7/21, 141 yards, 2 TD, Int

Top rushers

* ARI – Ryan Williams \- 14 Rushes, 33 yards
* STL – Steven Jackson \- 18 Rushes, 76 yards

Top receivers

* ARI – Larry Fitzgerald \- 8 rec, 92 yards
* STL – Danny Amendola \- 1 rec, 44 yards

Top tacklers

* ARI –
* STL –

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With the win, the Rams improved to 3–2. This was also the first time since 2006 the Rams were at least a game above .500. The team was 3–0 at home and 0–2 in road games at this point of the season.

#### Week 6: at Miami Dolphins

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Week Six: St. Louis Rams at Miami Dolphins – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Rams | 6 | 0 | 0| 8| 14
Dolphins | 0 | 10 | 7| 0| 17

at Sun Life Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

* Date: October 14
* Game time: 1:00 pm. EDT/12:00 pm. CDT
* Game weather: 84 °F (29 °C), cloudy
* Game attendance: 52,983
* Referee: Gene Steratore
* TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio

Game information

First quarter

* STL- Greg Zuerlein, 48-yard field goal, 12:49 (STL 3–0)

Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Top passers

* STL –
* MIA –

Top rushers

* STL –
* MIA –

Top receivers

* STL –
* MIA –

Top tacklers

* STL –
* MIA –

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With the loss, the Rams fell to 3–3. With the Seahawks' win over the Patriots, the Rams were at the bottom of the NFC West. The team was also 0–3 in road games.

#### Week 7: vs. Green Bay Packers

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Week Seven: Green Bay Packers at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Packers | 10 | 0 | 7| 13| 30
Rams | 3 | 3 | 0| 14| 20

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

* Date: October 21
* Game time: 12:00 pm. CDT
* Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
* Game attendance: 64,359
* Referee: Bill Vinovich
* TV announcers (Fox): Sam Rosen, Brian Billick and Laura Okmin

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

* GB –
* STL –

Top rushers

* GB –
* STL –

Top receivers

* GB –
* STL –

Top tacklers

* GB –
* STL –

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With the loss, the Rams fell to 3–4 and suffered their first home loss of the season.

#### Week 8: vs. New England Patriots

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International Series

Week Eight: New England Patriots at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Patriots | 7 | 21 | 10| 7| 45
Rams | 7 | 0 | 0| 0| 7

at Wembley Stadium, London

* Date: October 28
* Game time: 5:00 p.m. GMT/12:00 pm. CDT
* Game weather: 49 °F (9 °C), partly cloudy
* Game attendance: 84,004
* Referee: Walt Coleman
* TV announcers (CBS): Jim Nantz and Phil Simms

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

* NE –
* STL –

Top rushers

* NE –
* STL –

Top receivers

* NE –
* STL –

Top tacklers

* NE –
* STL –

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With the loss, the Rams fell to 3–5 on the season. In this rematch of Super Bowl XXXVI, the Rams traveled to London and were considered the home team in the 2012 International Series. The Rams' struggles continued as the team lost to the Patriots 45–7 heading into their bye week. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was able to have his way against the Rams' secondary, throwing touchdowns to four different Patriot wide receivers including two to ex-Ram Brandon Lloyd.

#### Week 10: at San Francisco 49ers

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

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| OT| Total

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Rams | 14 | 0 | 3| 7| 0| 24
49ers | 0 | 7 | 0| 17| 0| 24

at Candlestick Park, San Francisco

* Date: November 11
* Game time: 3:25 pm. CST/1:25 p.m. PST
* Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), sunny
* Game attendance: 69,732
* Referee: Clete Blakeman
* TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio

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 –

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With their 3-game losing streak snapped, the Rams' record stood at 3–5–1 after the game ended in a 24–24 tie. This was the first NFL tie game since 2008 when the Bengals and Eagles played to a 13–13 tie game. It was also the first tie between the Rams and 49ers since 1968 when both teams played to a 20–20 tie game while the Rams were still in Los Angeles, thus this was the first tie game between the Rams based in St. Louis and the 49ers.

#### Week 11: vs. New York Jets

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Week Eleven: New York Jets at St. Louis Rams – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Jets | 3 | 10 | 0| 14| 27
Rams | 7 | 0 | 0| 6| 13

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

* Date: November 18
* Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
* Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
* Game attendance: 57,711
* Referee: Jerome Boger
* TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle and Dan Fouts

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

* NYJ –
* STL –

Top rushers

* NYJ –
* STL –

Top receivers

* NYJ –
* STL –

Top tacklers

* NYJ –
* STL –

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With the loss, the Rams fell to 3–6–1. After going 3–0 in their first 3 home games, their home record dropped to 3–3.

#### Week 12: at Arizona Cardinals

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

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Rams | 0 | 14 | 14| 3| 31
Cardinals | 7 | 10 | 0| 0| 17

at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

* Date: November 25
* Game time: 3:25 pm. CST/2:25 p.m. MST
* Game weather: Played indoors (retractable roof closed)
* Game attendance: 60,062
* Referee: Tony Corrente
* TV announcers (Fox): Dick Stockton, John Lynch and Jennifer Hale

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 –

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With the win, the Rams improved to 4–6–1, won their first road game of the season and swept the Cardinals for the first time since 2003.

#### Week 13: vs. San Francisco 49ers

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

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| OT| Total

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49ers | 7 | 0 | 0| 6| 0| 13
Rams | 0 | 0 | 2| 11| 3| 16

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

* Date: December 2
* Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
* Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
* Game attendance: 57,279
* Referee: Carl Cheffers
* TV announcers (Fox): Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston and Tony Siragusa

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

* SF –
* STL –

Top rushers

* SF –
* STL –

Top receivers

* SF –
* STL –

Top tacklers

* SF –
* STL –

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With the win, the Rams improved to 5–6–1. After going into OT with the 49ers for the second time during the season, the Rams once again faced the threat of a tie. However kicker Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54-yard field goal to seal the win for the Rams.

#### Week 14: at Buffalo Bills

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Week Fourteen: St. Louis Rams at Buffalo Bills – Game summary

Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3| 4| Total

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Rams | 0 | 0 | 7| 8| 15
Bills | 3 | 3 | 6| 0| 12

at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

* Date: December 9
* Game time: 1:00 pm. EST/12:00 pm. CST
* Game weather: 37 °F (3 °C), cloudy
* Game attendance: 68,109
* Referee: Gene Steratore
* TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts, Mike Martz and Krista Voda

Game information

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

Top passers

* STL –
* BUF –

Top rushers

* STL –
* BUF –

Top receivers

* STL –
* BUF –

Top tacklers

* STL –
* BUF –

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With the road win, the Rams improved their record to 6–6–1. The win was attributed to a late fourth quarter comeback drive by Rams quarterback Sam Bradford. The drive resulted in a touchdown reception by Brandon Gibson, bringing the score to 13–12. The Rams then scored a 2-point conversion on a quick pass to Danny Amendola, making the score 15–12 Rams. With under 2 minutes left in the game, the Bills attempted a comeback of their own, but came up short in what resulted in the Rams win.

#### Week 15: vs. Minnesota Vikings

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

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Rams | 0 | 7 | 0| 15| 22

at Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, Missouri

* Date: December 16
* Game time: 12:00 pm. CST
* Game weather: Played indoors (dome stadium)
* Game attendance: 55,751
* Referee: Alberto Riveron
* TV announcers (Fox): Gus Johnson, Charles Davis and Kristina Pink

Game information

First quarter

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Fourth quarter

Top passers

* MIN –
* STL –

Top rushers

* MIN –
* STL –

Top receivers

* MIN –
* STL –

Top tacklers

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* STL –

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With the loss, the Rams fell to a 6–7–1 record on the season. The Rams' loss came due to a stellar, over 200 yards rushing performance by Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, and by early mistakes by the Rams' offense. During the game, Steven Jackson rushed for 73 yards, making him the 27th player in NFL history to reach 10,000 rushing yards in his career.

#### Week 16: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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

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Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 7| 0| 13

at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida

* Date: December 23
* Game time: 1:00 pm. EST/12:00 pm. CST
* Game weather: 59 °F (15 °C), cloudy
* Game attendance: 51,535
* Referee: Scott Green
* TV announcers (Fox): Ron Pitts, Mike Martz and Krista Voda

Game information

First quarter

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Top passers

* STL –
* TB –

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* TB –

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* STL –
* TB –

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* STL –
* TB –

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Despite the win, the Rams were officially eliminated from playoff contention due to the Vikings 23–6 win over the Texans, but are aiming to finish with a winning record for the first time since 2004 with a win at Seattle at next week

#### Week 17: at Seattle Seahawks

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

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Seahawks | 0 | 3 | 10| 7| 20

at CenturyLink Field, Seattle

* Date: December 30
* Game time: 3:25 pm. CST/1:25 pm. PST
* Game weather: 41 °F (5 °C), sunny
* Game attendance: 67,936
* Referee: Jeff Triplette
* TV announcers (Fox): Chris Myers, Tim Ryan and Jaime Maggio

Game information

First quarter

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Top passers

* STL –
* SEA –

Top rushers

* STL –
* SEA –

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* SEA –

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After winning over the Buccaneers, the Rams traveled up to Seattle to take on the Seahawks with a division record of 4–0–1. The Seahawks defeated the Rams and hand the team their only divisional loss of the season. The Rams finished 7–8–1, their 6th straight losing season dating back to 2007 and their 9th straight non-winning season dating back to 2004.

## Standings

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| W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK
(2) San Francisco 49ers | 11  | 4  | 1  | .719  | 3–2–1  | 7–4–1  | 397  | 273  | W1
(5) Seattle Seahawks | 11  | 5  | 0  | .688  | 3–3  | 8–4  | 412  | 245  | W5
St. Louis Rams | 7  | 8  | 1  | .469  | 4–1–1  | 6–5–1  | 299  | 348  | L1
Arizona Cardinals | 5  | 11  | 0  | .313  | 1–5  | 3–9  | 250  | 357  | L2

## References

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1. ^ Rams fire Spagnuolo, Devaney, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Jan. 2, 2012)
2. ^ Redskins get No. 2 pick from Rams
3. ^ "Rams fined for failing to report Steven Jackson injury". National Football League. November 2, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2012.

## External links

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