St. Louis Rams: Week 8 NFL Power Rankings (#20)

Last week: 18 (-2)

With the trade deadline upcoming this week, the Rams have reportedly made several veterans available for trade. It makes sense that one of these would be Steven Jackson because he’s really their only veteran. He’s got the option to opt out of his contract after this season and he’s already splitting carries and getting outperformed by rookie Daryl Richardson, who appears to be the future. I doubt anything happens because guys never get moved at the deadline, especially big name guys like Jackson, but it’s worth bringing up. A team like the Steelers who needs a short term veteran back seems like a good fit, if anything were to happen.

Studs

C Robert Turner: Did not allow a pressure on 38 pass block snaps, run blocked for 15 yards on 5 attempts

RG Harvey Dahl: Did not allow a pressure on 38 pass block snaps

MLB James Laurinaitis: 11 solo tackles, 3 assists, 8 stops, allowed 3 catches for 31 yards on 4 attempts

SS Quentin Mikell: Was not thrown on, 7 solo tackles, 1 assist, 4 stops

RE Robert Quinn: 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 3 quarterback hurries on 38 pass rush snaps, 1 assist, 1 stop, 1 missed tackle

K Greg Zuerlein: 5 kickoffs, 4 touchbacks, 74.0 yards per kickoff, 19.0 opponent’s average starting distance, 2/2 FG (43, 50)

Duds

TE Lance Kendricks: Caught 2 passes for 5 yards on 4 attempts on 29 pass snaps, 2.0 YAC per catch

CB Janoris Jenkins: Allowed 9 catches for 121 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts, 8 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 missed tackle

LOLB JoLonn Dunbar: 3 solo tackles, 2 assists, 3 stops, 3 missed tackles, allowed 5 catches for 40 yards on 5 attempts

LE Chris Long: Did not record a pressure on 38 pass rush snaps, 3 penalties, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop

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