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Goff leads early TD drive, LA Rams hold off Cowboys 13-10
LOS ANGELES (AP) With the Dallas Cowboys' playmaking stars all sitting this one out, Jared Goff and the Los Angeles Rams' more modest collection of offensive talent got just enough done to win their preseason opener.
Goff led the Rams on a touchdown drive in the opening minutes, and backup kicker Travis Coons made a tiebreaking 36-yard field goal with 6:11 left in Los Angeles' 13-10 victory Saturday night.
Goff completed 3 of 4 passes for 34 yards while playing eight snaps in the opener for the Rams, who need the No. 1 pick in last year's draft to take a big step forward this fall. Just winning any game at the Coliseum was a step for the Rams, who lost the final six home contests of their relocation season last fall.
''It's a good one to learn from, and I was happy with the win for us,'' Goff said.
The Rams punted after Goff's first three plays, but Josh Forrest recovered the Cowboys' muffed return. Robert Woods then caught Goff's pass and fumbled near the goal line moments later, but rookie Cooper Kupp recovered for a score.
Los Angeles' offense put up 271 yards with Sean McVay calling the plays on his first day on the sideline as the youngest head coach in modern NFL history. While Sean Mannion played most of the game and passed for 144 yards, Goff used the night as a learning opportunity.
''I was trying to do my best to help Sean, and then just try to talk to guys, keep those guys encouraged,'' Goff said.
Dak Prescott, Dez Bryant and Ezekiel Elliott were among several starters sitting out for the Cowboys, who didn't manage a first down until the second quarter and got just nine first downs all game. Elliott was given a six-game suspension by the NFL on Friday for injuring his girlfriend in July 2016.
''We talked to the team about the situation and the importance of focusing on what we can control,'' Dallas coach Jason Garrett said of Elliott's troubles. ''We can't control what the NFL does, and it's not my place to comment on whether I think it's justified. ... We suspected something like this might happen. We prepared our team accordingly by building it the right way.''
Elliott and Prescott worked out on the Coliseum field before the game and then watched from the sideline in uniform. The Cowboys threw 41 passes in Elliott's absence, and Darren McFadden was their top ball-carrier with only six rushes.
BIG TIME RUSH: Rookie Cooper Rush threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to tight end Rico Gathers in the third quarter while completing his first eight passes for the Cowboys.
Kellen Moore went 8 for 17 in the first half for the Cowboys, but the offense perked up for Rush, the four-year starter at Central Michigan. Rush also caught the eye of Garrett during the Hall of Fame Game last week, and his exceptional touch on the TD throw to Gathers was undeniably impressive.
Rush went 9 of 11 for 104 yards. Gathers scored in his second straight game.
BUTTERFINGERS: The Rams hung in despite alarming ball security. Los Angeles fumbled six times, but recovered its own fumble four times before losing the last two. Rookie running back Justin Davis looked good while running for 70 yards in his college stadium, but he also fumbled twice.
BIG HIT: Dallas rookie Taco Charlton got his first sack, downing Mannion in the first quarter. The Michigan product took a bit of light criticism after a quiet debut in the Hall of Fame Game. ''It looked like he was making some strides,'' Garrett said.
NEW GUY: Rams receiver Sammy Watkins watched from the sideline in sweats after arriving in LA earlier in the day. The Rams traded a second-round pick and cornerback E.J. Gaines to Buffalo for the playmaking wideout. Watkins got a big ovation when he appeared on the scoreboard. ''He's obviously a weapon,'' Goff said. ''His track record speaks for itself, what he's able to do.''
COOOOOP: Kupp was busy in his first professional game, making two early catches for 35 yards and scoring LA's only touchdown while lining up all over McVay's formations. The Rams chose the prolific Eastern Washington product in the third round, hoping to add playmakers to the NFL's worst offense.
INJURY: Dallas tight end Connor Hamlett was taken off the field on a cart, and he left the locker room on crutches with his right foot in a walking boot.
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R. Gathers
80 TE 47 ReYds, ReTD, 4 RECs |
10
FPTS
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J. Goff
16 QB 34 PaYds |
1
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | - | - |
1st Downs | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Passing | 0 | 0 |
Penalty | 0 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
4th Down Conv | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Total Net Yards | 0 | 0 |
Total Plays | 0 | 0 |
Avg Gain | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Rushing | 0 | 0 |
Rush Attempts | 0 | 0 |
Avg Rush Yards | 0 | 0 |
Net Yards Passing | 0 | 0 |
Comp. - Att. | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Yards Per Pass | 0 | 0 |
Penalties - Yards | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Touchdowns | ||
Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
Other | ||
Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 0 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Return Yards | ||
Punts - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Red Zone Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 0-0 -0% | 0-0 -0% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
C. RushĀ
7 QB
10 FPTS
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C. Rush | 9/11 | 104 | 1 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. MooreĀ
17 QB
2 FPTS
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K. Moore | 8/17 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. McCownĀ
3 QB
-1 FPTS
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L. McCown | 6/13 | 31 | 0 | 0 | -1 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
D. McFaddenĀ
20 RB
2 FPTS
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D. McFadden | 6 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. MorrisĀ
46 RB
1 FPTS
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A. Morris | 5 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. McCownĀ
3 QB
-1 FPTS
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L. McCown | 2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | -1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. SmithĀ
45 RB
0 FPTS
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R. Smith | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. HillmanĀ
37 RB
1 FPTS
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R. Hillman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. MooreĀ
17 QB
2 FPTS
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K. Moore | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 2 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
R. GathersĀ
80 TE
10 FPTS
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R. Gathers | 6 | 4 | 47 | 1 | 25 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. BrownĀ
85 WR
4 FPTS
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N. Brown | 3 | 3 | 41 | 0 | 19 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. BrownĀ
18 WR
3 FPTS
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B. Brown | 9 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. HillmanĀ
37 RB
1 FPTS
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R. Hillman | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. SmithĀ
41 FB
1 FPTS
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K. Smith | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. JarwinĀ
89 TE
1 FPTS
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B. Jarwin | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. JonesĀ
81 WR
1 FPTS
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A. Jones | 4 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. MorrisĀ
46 RB
1 FPTS
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A. Morris | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. McFaddenĀ
20 RB
2 FPTS
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D. McFadden | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. HamlettĀ
86 TE
0 FPTS
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C. Hamlett | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. SmithĀ
45 RB
0 FPTS
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R. Smith | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U. NwachukwuĀ
16 WR
0 FPTS
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U. Nwachukwu | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. LenoirĀ
14 WR
-2 FPTS
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L. Lenoir | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. SwaimĀ
87 TE
0 FPTS
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G. Swaim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. WilliamsĀ
83 WR
0 FPTS
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T. Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
X. WoodsĀ
25 SAF
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X. Woods | 6-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. FrazierĀ
35 SS
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K. Frazier | 5-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. JonesĀ
43 LB
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J. Jones | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. IrvingĀ
95 DT
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D. Irving | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. ThomasĀ
26 DB
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D. Thomas | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. CharltonĀ
97 DE
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T. Charlton | 3-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. NzeochaĀ
53 OLB
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M. Nzeocha | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. JonesĀ
56 DE
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L. Jones | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. WilsonĀ
57 OLB
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D. Wilson | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. MooreĀ
58 DE
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D. Moore | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. CarrellĀ
69 DT
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J. Carrell | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. JonesĀ
31 FS
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B. Jones | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. IvieĀ
74 DT
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J. Ivie | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. WilberĀ
51 OLB
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K. Wilber | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. GilchristĀ
48 LB
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K. Gilchrist | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. TapperĀ
99 DE
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C. Tapper | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. SmithĀ
45 RB
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R. Smith | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. ShowersĀ
28 DB
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J. Showers | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. SeamsterĀ
29 DB
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S. Seamster | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. HitchensĀ
59 MLB
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A. Hitchens | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. NealĀ
52 DE
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L. Neal | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. BlantonĀ
36 DB
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R. Blanton | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. LeslieĀ
40 DE
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D. Leslie | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
O. ScandrickĀ
32 CB
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O. Scandrick | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. WachaĀ
44 LB
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L. Wacha | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
D. BaileyĀ
5 K
0 FPTS
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D. Bailey | 1/1 | 32 | 0/0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
S. Irwin-HillĀ
2 P
0 FPTS
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S. Irwin-Hill | 0/0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
S. Irwin-HillĀ
2 P
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S. Irwin-Hill | 6 | 39.8 | 2 | 53 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. JonesĀ
6 P
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C. Jones | 2 | 47.5 | 1 | 53 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
L. LenoirĀ
14 WR
-2 FPTS
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L. Lenoir | 1 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
U. NwachukwuĀ
16 WR
0 FPTS
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U. Nwachukwu | 1 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
L. LenoirĀ 14 WR
-2 FPTS
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L. Lenoir | 6 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
S. MannionĀ
14 QB
5 FPTS
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S. Mannion | 18/25 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. GoffĀ
16 QB
1 FPTS
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J. Goff | 3/4 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. OrlovskyĀ
8 QB
0 FPTS
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D. Orlovsky | 1/2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
J. DavisĀ
42 RB
5 FPTS
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J. Davis | 9 | 70 | 0 | 32 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. BrownĀ
34 RB
2 FPTS
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M. Brown | 5 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. LlorensĀ
37 RB
0 FPTS
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D. Llorens | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. MannionĀ
14 QB
5 FPTS
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S. Mannion | 2 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. GurleyĀ
30 RB
1 FPTS
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T. Gurley | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. OrlovskyĀ
8 QB
0 FPTS
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D. Orlovsky | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. TilleryĀ
41 RB
0 FPTS
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L. Tillery | 4 | -6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
C. KuppĀ
18 WR
3 FPTS
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C. Kupp | 3 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 19 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. SpruceĀ
86 WR
3 FPTS
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N. Spruce | 6 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. CooperĀ
10 WR
2 FPTS
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P. Cooper | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 17 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
P. McRobertsĀ
19 WR
1 FPTS
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P. McRoberts | 4 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. HemingwayĀ
84 TE
1 FPTS
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T. Hemingway | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. EverettĀ
81 TE
1 FPTS
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G. Everett | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. GurleyĀ
30 RB
1 FPTS
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T. Gurley | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. ShippenĀ
82 WR
1 FPTS
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B. Shippen | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. LlorensĀ
37 RB
0 FPTS
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D. Llorens | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. BrownĀ
34 RB
2 FPTS
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M. Brown | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. DavisĀ
42 RB
5 FPTS
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J. Davis | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. WoodsĀ
17 WR
0 FPTS
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R. Woods | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. HigbeeĀ
89 TE
0 FPTS
|
T. Higbee | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. RogersĀ
39 FB
0 FPTS
|
S. Rogers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
M. ChristianĀ
41 DB
|
M. Christian | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. PetersonĀ
47 CB
|
K. Peterson | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. ThompsonĀ
53 LB
|
C. Thompson | 3-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. DavisĀ
60 LB
|
K. Davis | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. HagerĀ
54 ILB
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B. Hager | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. ForrestĀ
59 OLB
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J. Forrest | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. DavisĀ
38 FS
|
C. Davis | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. CountessĀ
24 CB
|
B. Countess | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Trinca-PasatĀ
62 DT
|
L. Trinca-Pasat | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. HillĀ
32 CB
|
T. Hill | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. JoynerĀ
20 CB
|
L. Joyner | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. EldrenkampĀ
60 C
|
J. Eldrenkamp | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. WestbrooksĀ
93 DE
|
E. Westbrooks | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. LittletonĀ
58 OLB
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C. Littleton | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. LongacreĀ
96 DE
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M. Longacre | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
I. JohnsonĀ
27 SAF
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I. Johnson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. SmartĀ
92 DT
|
T. Smart | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. JohnsonĀ
43 DB
|
J. Johnson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. DavisĀ
42 RB
|
J. Davis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. OgletreeĀ
52 MLB
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A. Ogletree | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
F. OrimoladeĀ
56 LB
|
F. Orimolade | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. Robey-ColemanĀ
23 DB
|
N. Robey-Coleman | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. FoxĀ
97 DE
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M. Fox | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. GreenĀ
36 RB
|
A. Green | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
N. GrigsbyĀ
55 LB
|
N. Grigsby | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. PurcellĀ
71 NT
|
M. Purcell | 0-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
E. PriceĀ
51 DE
|
E. Price | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. HatfieldĀ
36 DB
|
D. Hatfield | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. BarronĀ
26 OLB
|
M. Barron | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
T. CoonsĀ
6 K
0 FPTS
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T. Coons | 1/1 | 36 | 0/0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
G. ZuerleinĀ
4 K
0 FPTS
|
G. Zuerlein | 1/1 | 42 | 1/1 | 4 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
S. RyanĀ 12 WR
0 FPTS
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S. Ryan | 3 | 2.7 | 11 | 0 |