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Goff leads Rams to shutout with Cardinals' Palmer injured
LONDON (AP) Already one of the more dynamic offenses in the NFL, the Los Angeles Rams found a new gear against the Arizona Cardinals.
Jared Goff ran for a touchdown and threw for another and Greg Zuerlein made four field goals as the Rams won for the first time in three appearances in Britain, beating the Cardinals 33-0 at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday.
Goff completed 22 of 37 passes for 235 yards with an interception and Todd Gurley ran for 106 yards and a touchdown for the NFC West-leading Rams (5-2), who finished with 425 yards of offense - their most in a game in more than three years.
Los Angeles has also won five of its first seven games for the first time since 2003, which was the last time the Rams finished with a winning record.
''We haven't been in this position, but we're definitely grateful,'' Gurley said. ''We've just got to take it game by game.''
Arizona (3-4), meanwhile, heads home with significant questions after quarterback Carson Palmer broke his left arm in the second quarter.
Palmer will require surgery, coach Bruce Arians said, and is expected to miss eight weeks. The quarterback finished 10 for 18 for 122 yards after being hit by Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree and intercepted with 5:48 remaining in the first half.
He was replaced by longtime backup Drew Stanton, who completed 5 of 14 passes for 162 yards and an interception and was unable to close what began as a 6-0 deficit.
''Obviously, not what I anticipated seeing,'' Arians said.
Gurley's 18-yard touchdown run immediately followed Palmer's interception, and Goff helped push the Rams' lead to 20-0 after he took a zone-read keeper 9 yards for a touchdown.
Zuerlein, who set a franchise record by making all seven field goal attempts in a win against the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 1, connected from 23, 33, 53 and 34 yard, and Kupp, a rookie out of Eastern Washington, finished off the scoring by taking a screen pass 18 yards for a touchdown with 3:53 remaining.
Los Angeles finished with 228 passing yards and 197 rushing yards, and under first-year coach Sean McVay, there's a feeling among players that things will only continue to get better.
''We kind of say it every week - we can do more, we can do more,'' wide receiver Robert Woods said. ''I think we've got that mindset that we can always do better. I think that will be great for this offense and this team.''
PETERSONE SHUT DOWN
Adrian Peterson, in his second game for the Cardinals since being acquired via a trade with the New Orleans Saints, was held to just 21 yards on 11 carries.
It was a contrast from a week ago, when he ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns in a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Kerwynn Williams handled the bulk of pass-protection duties with Andre Ellington out because of a quadriceps injury, but he did not have a rushing attempt.
A SECOND SHUTOUT
The Rams' shutout of the Cardinals marked the second time in as many games in Britain that an opponent has failed to score. The Saints defeated the Miami Dolphins 20-0 at Wembley Stadium on Oct. 1 - the 18th game held in the country.
Los Angeles had not shut out an opponent since a 24-0 road victory against the Washington Redskins on Dec. 7, 2014, while the Cardinals had not failed to score since a 58-0 loss at Seattle on Dec. 9, 2012.
FITZGERALD'S TRAVELS
With his first catch, a 16-yard reception over the middle on the fourth play from scrimmage, Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has now caught a pass in the NFL in 40 different stadiums.
Fitzgerald finished with just three catches for 29 yards.
DANSBY, SULLIVAN HURT
In addition to Palmer, the Cardinals lost two players to injury who later returned: inside linebacker Karlos Dansby (left hand) and defensive tackle Frostee Rucker (right knee). Meanwhile, Rams center John Sullivan (left knee) and rookie wide receiver Josh Reynolds (concussion) left the game and did not return.
UP NEXT
Cardinals: Will have their bye week before visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 5.
Rams: After a bye week, will visit last year's Twickenham opponents, the New York Giants.
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A. Peterson
21 RB 21 RuYds, 12 ReYds, REC |
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FPTS
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J. Goff
16 QB 235 PaYds, PaTD, INT, 13 RuYds, RuTD |
20
FPTS
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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. Palmer
3 QB
2 FPTS
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C. Palmer | 10/18 | 122 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Stanton
5 QB
0 FPTS
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D. Stanton | 5/14 | 62 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
A. Peterson
23 RB
3 FPTS
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A. Peterson | 11 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Stanton
5 QB
0 FPTS
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D. Stanton | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
Ja. Brown
13 WR
3 FPTS
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Ja. Brown | 5 | 2 | 37 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Nelson
14 WR
3 FPTS
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J. Nelson | 5 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 23 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
L. Fitzgerald
11 WR
2 FPTS
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L. Fitzgerald | 3 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 17 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. Williams
33 RB
2 FPTS
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K. Williams | 4 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 25 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. Golden
10 WR
2 FPTS
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B. Golden | 3 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 8 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Gresham
84 TE
1 FPTS
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J. Gresham | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Peterson
23 RB
3 FPTS
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A. Peterson | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jo. Brown
12 WR
0 FPTS
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Jo. Brown | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Niklas
87 TE
0 FPTS
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T. Niklas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
D. Bucannon
20 ILB
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D. Bucannon | 11-1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Williams
25 DB
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T. Williams | 10-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. Bethea
41 SS
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A. Bethea | 10-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Jones
55 OLB
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C. Jones | 4-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Branch
27 SS
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T. Branch | 4-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Mauro
97 DE
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J. Mauro | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Dansby
56 ILB
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K. Dansby | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Mathieu
32 FS
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T. Mathieu | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
X. Williams
94 NT
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X. Williams | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
F. Rucker
92 DE
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F. Rucker | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Nkemdiche
90 DT
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R. Nkemdiche | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Baker
36 SAF
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B. Baker | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Wright
58 ILB
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S. Wright | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Peters
98 NT
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C. Peters | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
H. Reddick
43 ILB
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H. Reddick | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Bethel
28 CB
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J. Bethel | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Martin
96 LB
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K. Martin | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Bynes
45 LB
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J. Bynes | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. Peterson
21 CB
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P. Peterson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. Williams
33 RB
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K. Williams | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Veldheer
68 T
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J. Veldheer | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Gunter
95 DE
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R. Gunter | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Golden
10 WR
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B. Golden | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
P. Dawson
4 K
0 FPTS
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P. Dawson | 0/1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
A. Lee
2 P
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A. Lee | 6 | 43.8 | 0 | 51 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
K. Williams
33 RB
2 FPTS
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K. Williams | 2 | 23.0 | 25 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
K. Williams 33 RB
2 FPTS
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K. Williams | 1 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
J. Goff
16 QB
20 FPTS
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J. Goff | 22/37 | 235 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
T. Gurley
30 RB
20 FPTS
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T. Gurley | 22 | 106 | 1 | 18 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. Brown
34 RB
4 FPTS
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M. Brown | 11 | 48 | 0 | 11 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. Austin
11 WR
3 FPTS
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T. Austin | 3 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Goff
16 QB
20 FPTS
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J. Goff | 2 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Woods
17 WR
5 FPTS
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R. Woods | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. Mannion
14 QB
0 FPTS
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S. Mannion | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
R. Woods
17 WR
5 FPTS
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R. Woods | 7 | 5 | 59 | 0 | 17 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. Kupp
18 WR
11 FPTS
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C. Kupp | 10 | 4 | 51 | 1 | 18 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Gurley
30 RB
20 FPTS
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T. Gurley | 8 | 4 | 48 | 0 | 35 | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. Watkins
12 WR
4 FPTS
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S. Watkins | 5 | 3 | 42 | 0 | 16 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Austin
11 WR
3 FPTS
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T. Austin | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Higbee
89 TE
1 FPTS
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T. Higbee | 3 |