2007 St. Louis Rams season
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The 2007
St. Louis Rams
season was the 70th season for the team in the National Football League
and their 13th in St. Louis
, Missouri
. This was the worst season for the Rams during their time in St. Louis up to this year, and their worst overall since 1991
, when the Rams were in Los Angeles
, California
.
Scott Linehan
made several coaching changes. Al Roberts replaced Bob Ligashesky
as the special teams coach. Mike Cox was given the position as the defensive quality control coach to replace Joe Baker who left to become the Denver Broncos
' linebacker
s coach. Keith Murphy was named the offensive quality control coach to replace Randy Hanson who went to the Oakland Raiders
. Murphy coached at the University of Washington
with Linehan from 1996-1999.
On February 23, 2007, the Rams allocated five players to NFL Europa: Mike Brown and Josh Lay
went to the Berlin Thunder
; and Jeremy Parquet
, Tim Sandidge
, and John David Washington
went to the Hamburg Sea Devils
.
for James Hall. On March 3, 2007, the Rams signed Drew Bennett
to a six-year, $30 million deal. Unrestricted free agents Todd Steussie
and Travis Minor
resigned with the Rams each for a one year deal. The Rams acquired B.J. Sander
in case the team lost Matt Turk
. On March 8, 2007, the Rams signed Randy McMichael
to a three-year contract and acquired Todd Johnson
from the Chicago Bears
who signed a four-year contract. On March 21, 2007, the Rams signed Randy McMichael
to a three-year deal. On March 26, 2007, Marshall Faulk
announced his retirement from the NFL.
On April 18, 2007 the Rams signed punter Donnie Jones
to a five-year $5.59 million deal. The Rams also gave up a seventh round draft choice to the Miami Dolphins
for Jones. Sander was released from the Rams two days later.
On April 30, 2007, a day after the NFL Draft, the Rams added nineteen undrafted free agents to their roster. The most notable addition was Iowa
quarterback Drew Tate
. The Rams brought four wide receivers: North Carolina State’s Lamart Barrett, Wake Forest
’s Nate Morton
, Hofstra’s Shaine Smith
and Texas State’s Markee White
. They added Boise State fullback Brad Lau, Nevada
running back Robert Hubbard, University of Pittsburgh
tight end Steve Buches, University of Washington
guard Stanley Daniels
, and Massachusetts
guard David Thompson (offensive guard)David Thompson to the Rams' offense. They also added four defensive backs: Alabama
free safety Jeffery Dukes, Kent State strong safety Andre Kirklan, Arkansas
cornerback Darius Vinnett
and Villanova
cornerback Terrance Reaves. They added LSU defensive end Ryan Willis and Albany State
defensive end Alton Pettway to the Rams' defense. The Rams added Cincinnati
kicker Kevin Lovell
.
The 2007 NFL Draft
began on April 28, 2007 and with the thirteenth pick overall, the Rams selected Defensive End
Adam Carriker
from Nebraska. The Rams have said that Carriker would be moved to the Defensive Tackle position to help with the run defense. With the Rams second round pick they selected Fullback
Brian Leonard
out of Rutgers. His style of play is similar to that of Jim Taylor.
On the second day of the draft the Rams selected Cornerback
Jonathan Wade
from Tennessee
in the third round. With a 4.4 second 40-yard dash, Wade will add some speed at the cornerback position. In the fifth round the Rams selected Center
Dustin Fry
out of Clemson
. With Andy McCollum
and Brett Romberg
competing for the starting position at Center, Fry will likely be the third stringer at that position. Later in the fifth round the Rams selected Defensive Tackle Clifton Ryan
from Michigan State. The Rams stated that he will be used as a Nose Tackle. In the sixth round the Rams selected Offensive Tackle Ken Shackleford
from Georgia
. Coach Linehan commented that he could develop into a starter over the next couple of years. The Rams had two compensatory picks and selected Arkansas
Defensive Tackle Keith Jackson
, son of former NFL Pro Bowl
tight end
Keith Jackson, and Wisconsin–Whitewater Wide Receiver
Derek Stanley
.
The Rams traded their fourth-round selection (117th overall) for the Detroit Lions
two of their three fifth-round selections (139th and 154th overall). The Rams traded their seventh-round selection (225th overall) to the Miami Dolphins
in exchange for signing restricted free agent
Donnie Jones
. The Rams received two seventh-round picks (248th and 249th overall) as compensatory selections.
. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Panthers QB Jake Delhomme
completed a 10-yard TD pass to WR Drew Carter
. The Rams would tie the game with QB Marc Bulger
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
. In the second quarter, St. Louis would take the lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 42-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, Wiklins helped the Rams' lead with a 28-yard field goal. However, this was all wiped out as Delhomme completed a 68-yard TD pass to WR Steve Smith. In the fourth quarter, Carolina took over for the remainder of the game as kicker John Kasay
nailed a 34-yard field goal, Delhomme and Carter hooked up with each other again on a 9-yard TD pass, and Kasay finished the game with 32-yard field goal.
With the loss, St. Louis began its season at 0-1.
. In the first quarter, St. Louis got on the board first with QB Marc Bulger
completing a 12-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 49ers tied the game up with RB Frank Gore
getting a 1-yard TD run. The Rams would respond with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 27 and a 29-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, San Francisco took the lead with Gore getting an amazing 43-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, St. Louis retook the lead with Wilkins getting a 53-yard field goal. However, when the Rams were on the receiving end of a kickoff, a muffed catch led to 49ers kicker Joe Nedney
getting a 40-yard field goal. With little time left in the game, Bulger got his team into position for a game-winning field goal. Unfortunately, Wilkins' 56-yard attempt fell about a yard short of the crossbar.
With the loss, St. Louis fell to 0-2.
for an intraconference duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
. After a scoreless first quarter, Tampa Bay managed to strike first prior to halftime with kicker Matt Bryant
getting a 27-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, St. Louis got its only score of the game with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 25-yard field goal to begin the fourth quarter. Afterwards, the Buccaneers ended the game with RB Earnest Graham
getting an 8-yard and a 28-yard TD run.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 0-3.
for a Week 4 showdown with the Dallas Cowboys
. After a scoreless first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Cowboys RB Julius Jones
got a 2-yard TD run. Later in the period, the Rams would get their only score of the game as WR Dante Hall
returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, Dallas regained the lead with QB Tony Romo
getting a 15-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, the Cowboys managed to put the game away with Romo hooking up with WR Patrick Crayton
on a 59-yard and a 37-yard TD pass. Afterwards, the scoring ended with Romo's 17-yard TD pass to TE Jason Witten
.
With no touchdowns in their last 30 offensive possessions to go with their fourth-straight loss, the Rams fell to 0-4.
. With QB Marc Bulger
out with an injured rib cage, back-up QB Gus Frerotte
got the start. In the first quarter, St. Louis took the early lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 46-yard field goal. The Cardinals would tie the game with kicker Neil Rackers
getting a 50-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Rams regained the lead with Frerotte completing a 16-yard TD pass to WR Drew Bennett
. However, Arizona tied the game with RB Edgerrin James
fumbling at the 1-yard line and OG Reggie Wells
recovering the ball in the end zone. Afterwards, St. Louis regained the lead with Wilkins kicking a 35-yard field goal. However, the Cardinals took the lead prior to halftime with QB Kurt Warner
getting a 1-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, the Rams regained the lead with Frerotte completing an 11-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
. Afterwards, Arizona tied the game with Rackers nailing a 32-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, St. Louis continued its struggles with Cardinals CB Roderick Hood
returning an interception 68 yards for a touchdown. The Rams would answer with Wilkins getting a 31-yard field goal, but the Cardinals increased its lead with Warner completing a 7-yard TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald
. St. Louis tried to come back as Frerotte completed a 29-yard TD pass to TE Randy McMichael
, along with Frerotte's 2-point conversion pass to Holt. Unfortunately, Arizona held on to win.
With yet another loss, the Rams fell to 0-5.
for a Week 6 interconference duel with the Baltimore Ravens
. With Marc Bulger
still out with injuries, QB Gus Frerotte
was given the start. In the first quarter, St. Louis' struggles continued with Ravens kicker Matt Stover
getting a 43-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Baltimore increased its lead with Stover kicking a 42-yard field goal, along with RB Willis McGahee
getting a 6-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, the Rams continued its struggles with Stover giving the Ravens a 23-yard field goal. Afterwards, St. Louis got its only score of the game with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 32-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Baltimore finished the game with Stover getting a 31-yard and a 36-yard field goal.
With yet another loss, the Rams fell to 0-6 for the first time since 1962
. It would be the second time in franchise history that Rams began a season at 0-6.
During the loss, St. Louis committed 6 turnovers, with 5 of them being Frerotte interceptions.
Along with the Miami Dolphins, it marked the first time since 2000 (Bengals & Chargers) that two teams began a season at 0-6.
for a Week 7 divisional duel with the Seattle Seahawks
. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck
completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Will Heller
. The Rams would reply with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased its lead with kicker Josh Brown getting a 38-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, Seattle flew further into the lead with WR Nate Burleson
returning the half's opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. St. Louis would answer with Wilkins kicking a 29-yard field goal, yet the Seahawks continued its domination with Brown kicking a 48-yard and a 45-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Seattle sealed the win with Brown getting a 43-yard field goal, while Hasselbeck and Heller hooked up with each other again on an 11-yard TD pass.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 0-7 for the first time in franchise history.
. In the first quarter, RB Steven Jackson
(in his first game back from a groin injury) helped St. Louis off to an early start with a 2-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Rams added on to their score with QB Marc Bulger
completing a 1-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
. The Browns would get on the board with kicker Phil Dawson
getting a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, St. Louis' struggles continued as Cleveland took the lead with QB Derek Anderson
completing a 12-yard TD pass to WR Braylon Edwards
and a 21-yard TD pass to TE Kellen Winslow
. The Rams' remaining response of the half was kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 40-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, St. Louis continued to strain itself as Anderson and Edwards hooked up again to give the Browns a 5-yard TD pass. The Rams tried to come back as Wilkins kicked a 46-yard field goal. Unfortunately, St. Louis once again fell as Dawson nailed a 45-yard field goal for Cleveland.
With the loss, not only did the Rams enter their bye week at 0-8, but they became the first team since the 2001 Detroit Lions
to begin a season 0-8 after finishing the previous season at .500 or better.
to give the Saints an early 7-0 lead. However, Stephen Jackson answered with a 1-yard run of his own to tie the game toward the end of the 1st quarter.
Midway through the 2nd quarter, Randy McMichael
gave the Rams a 14-7 lead on a 2-yard pass from Jackson. Jeff Wilkins made it a two-score game with a 49-yard field goal three minutes later. The Rams went to the locker room leading 17-7.
In the 2nd half, Wilkins kicked his 2nd field goal of the game, a 21-yard attempt, to increase the Rams lead to 13. Toward the end of the 3rd, Isaac Bruce caught a 9-yard pass by Marc Bulger to make it a 27-7 lead, and put the Rams in position for their first victory of 2007.
Drew Bennett added to the St. Louis lead by catching a three yard pass by Bulger to give Bulger his second touchdown of the game, and to give St. Louis a surprising 34-7 lead. Drew Brees
and Billy Miller
hooked up for a 1-yard pass with 11:36 left to cut the lead to 34-13. The Saints then converted a two-point conversion on a Reggie Bush run, to make it 34-15. Aaron Stecker then scored on a two-yard run with 4:42 remaining to cut it to 34-21. This time, however, they failed on the two-point conversion. With 1:55 left, a Wilkins field goal made it 37-21, and, despite another New Orleans touchdown with 37 seconds left, the Rams held on for their first victory of 2007, a 37-29 win over the Saints.
for a Week 11 NFC West rematch with the throwback-clad San Francisco 49ers
. In the first quarter, St. Louis drew first blood as QB Marc Bulger
completed a 3-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
. The 49ers responded with kicker Joe Nedney
getting a 28-yard TD field goal. In the second quarter, the Rams increased their lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 49-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
After a scoreless third quarter, St. Louis continued its domination as Wilkins kicked a 35-yard field goal. San Francisco tried to come back as Nedney nailed a 38-yard and a 46-yard field goal, yet St. Louis managed to hold a late drive to seal the victory.
With the win, not only did the Rams improve to 2-8, but they also became the sixth NFL franchise to reach 500 overall wins.
WR Isaac Bruce
ended this game with 13,795 career receiving yards (6th All-Time).
. In the first quarter, St. Louis got off to a fast start as rookie NT Adam Carriker
tackled Seahawks RB Maurice Morris
in Seattle's end zone for a safety, while RB Steven Jackson
got a 53-yard TD run. The Seahawks immediately answered as CB Josh Wilson
returned a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, the Rams went back to work as QB Gus Frerotte
completed a 15-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce
. In the second quarter, St. Louis improved its lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 23-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Seattle drew closer as kicker Josh Brown nailed a 33-yard field goal, while QB Matt Hasselbeck
completed a 9-yard TD pass to WR Deion Branch
. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks took the lead as RB Leonard Weaver got a 5-yard TD run. Near the end of the game, St. Louis managed to get into position to score from the Seahawks' 5-yard line. However, on four-straight down the Rams were kept out and Seattle managed to get the win.
With their sixth-straight loss to the Seahawks, the Rams fell to 2-9.
QB Marc Bulger
(3/5 for 32 yards and 1 interception) left the game in the 1st quarter with a concussion and didn't make a return.
. With QB Marc Bulger
out with a concussion, veteran back-up QB Gus Frerotte
got the start.
In the first quarter, St. Louis drew first blood as Frerotte completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Randy McMichael
and a 31-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
. In the second quarter, the Rams increased their lead with Frerotte completing an 8-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce
for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the Falcons got on the board with kicker Morten Andersen
nailing a 41-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Atlanta drew close with QB Chris Redman
completing a 15-yard TD pass to WR Roddy White
and a 5-yard TD to WR Michael Jenkins. Afterwards, St. Louis pulled away with RB Steven Jackson
getting a 50-yard TD run.
With the win, the Rams improved to 3-9.
For Isaac Bruce, he ended this game with 13,911 career receiving yards, surpassing Cris Carter
for 5th All-Time.
for a Week 14 interconference duel with the Cincinnati Bengals
. With QB Marc Bulger
out with a concussion and veteran back-up QB Gus Frerotte
out with a shoulder injury, rookie QB Brock Berlin
got his first NFL start.
In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Bengals RB Rudi Johnson
got a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Rams continued to trail as kicker Shayne Graham
gave Cincinnati a 27-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, St. Louis got on the board as CB Fakhir Brown
returned an interception 36 yards for a touchdown, yet the Bengals responded with Graham kicking a 38-yard and a 32-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Rams tried to come back as kicker Jeff Wilkins
managed to get a 50-yard field goal. However, Cincinnati sealed the win with Graham nailing a 46-yard field goal.
With the loss, St. Louis fell to 3-10.
This would also be the 5th time this year that the Rams were held to 10 or fewer points.
On a positive note, WR Torry Holt
went over 1,000 receiving yards for the eighth-straight year.
. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Packers RB Ryan Grant
completed a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Rams tied the game with QB Marc Bulger
completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
. In the second quarter, St. Louis trailed again as QB Brett Favre
completed a 4-yard TD pass to TE Donald Lee. The Rams would tie again as RB Steven Jackson
getting a 46-yard TD run. Green Bay would end the half with kicker Mason Crosby
getting a 44-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, St. Louis began to trail big as Crosby kicked a 50-yard field goal, along with Favre completing a 44-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings
. In the fourth quarter, the Packers sealed the win as Crosby nailed a 25-yard and a 46-yard field goal.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 3-11.
. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger
completed a 17-yard TD pass to WR Nate Washington
. Afterwards, the Rams would tie the game as QB Marc Bulger
completed a 12-yard TD pass to RB Steven Jackson
. In the second quarter, Pittsburgh responded with kicker Jeff Reed getting a 21-yard field goal. Afterwards, St. Louis took the lead with Bulger completing a 12-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce
. However, the Steelers retook the lead with Roethlisberger completing a 33-yard TD pass to Washington and a 12-yard TD pass to RB Najeh Davenport
. The Rams would end the half with kicker Jeff Wilkins
getting a 52-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Pittsburgh increased their lead with Davenport getting a 1-yard TD run. St. Louis would reply with Bulger completing a 23-yard TD pass to WR Drew Bennett
. However, in the fourth quarter, the Steelers sealed the win with Reed nailing a 29-yard field goal and CB Ike Taylor
returning an interception 51 yards for a touchdown.
With their third-straight loss, the Rams fell to 3-12.
During halftime, former Rams RB Marshall Faulk
's #28 jersey was retired. Also, Isaac Bruce improved to third on the all-time receiving yards list with 14,012 career yards, behind Jerry Rice
& Tim Brown.
2007 NFL season
The 2007 NFL season was the 88th regular season of the National Football League.Regular-season play was held from September 6 to December 30....
St. Louis Rams
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season was the 70th season for the team in the National Football League
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and their 13th in St. Louis
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, Missouri
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. This was the worst season for the Rams during their time in St. Louis up to this year, and their worst overall since 1991
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, when the Rams were in Los Angeles
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, California
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.
Offseason
Head coachHead coach
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Scott Linehan
Scott Linehan
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made several coaching changes. Al Roberts replaced Bob Ligashesky
Bob Ligashesky
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as the special teams coach. Mike Cox was given the position as the defensive quality control coach to replace Joe Baker who left to become the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
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' linebacker
Linebacker
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s coach. Keith Murphy was named the offensive quality control coach to replace Randy Hanson who went to the Oakland Raiders
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. Murphy coached at the University of Washington
University of Washington
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with Linehan from 1996-1999.
On February 23, 2007, the Rams allocated five players to NFL Europa: Mike Brown and Josh Lay
Josh Lay
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went to the Berlin Thunder
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; and Jeremy Parquet
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, Tim Sandidge
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, and John David Washington
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went to the Hamburg Sea Devils
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.
Free agency
On opening day of the free agency, the Rams traded a fifth round draft choice to the Detroit LionsDetroit Lions
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for James Hall. On March 3, 2007, the Rams signed Drew Bennett
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to a six-year, $30 million deal. Unrestricted free agents Todd Steussie
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and Travis Minor
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resigned with the Rams each for a one year deal. The Rams acquired B.J. Sander
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in case the team lost Matt Turk
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. On March 8, 2007, the Rams signed Randy McMichael
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-Miami Dolphins:McMichael was selected in the fourth round in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. The pick used by Dolphins to select him was originally acquired from the New Orleans Saints in the deal that sent running back Ricky Williams to the Miami Dolphins.McMichael made his NFL debut...
to a three-year contract and acquired Todd Johnson
Todd Johnson
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from the Chicago Bears
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who signed a four-year contract. On March 21, 2007, the Rams signed Randy McMichael
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-Miami Dolphins:McMichael was selected in the fourth round in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. The pick used by Dolphins to select him was originally acquired from the New Orleans Saints in the deal that sent running back Ricky Williams to the Miami Dolphins.McMichael made his NFL debut...
to a three-year deal. On March 26, 2007, Marshall Faulk
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announced his retirement from the NFL.
On April 18, 2007 the Rams signed punter Donnie Jones
Donnie Jones
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to a five-year $5.59 million deal. The Rams also gave up a seventh round draft choice to the Miami Dolphins
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for Jones. Sander was released from the Rams two days later.
On April 30, 2007, a day after the NFL Draft, the Rams added nineteen undrafted free agents to their roster. The most notable addition was Iowa
University of Iowa
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quarterback Drew Tate
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. The Rams brought four wide receivers: North Carolina State’s Lamart Barrett, Wake Forest
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’s Nate Morton
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, Hofstra’s Shaine Smith
Shaine Smith
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and Texas State’s Markee White
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. They added Boise State fullback Brad Lau, Nevada
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running back Robert Hubbard, University of Pittsburgh
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tight end Steve Buches, University of Washington
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guard Stanley Daniels
Stanley Daniels (American football)
Stanley E. Daniels, II is an American football guard for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, and Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
This article relates to the statewide university system. For the flagship campus often referred to as "UMass", see University of Massachusetts Amherst...
guard David Thompson (offensive guard)David Thompson to the Rams' offense. They also added four defensive backs: Alabama
University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is a public coeducational university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States....
free safety Jeffery Dukes, Kent State strong safety Andre Kirklan, Arkansas
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
cornerback Darius Vinnett
Darius Vinnett
Darius Vinnett is an American football cornerback for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Arkansas....
and Villanova
Villanova University
Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
cornerback Terrance Reaves. They added LSU defensive end Ryan Willis and Albany State
Albany State University
Albany State University is a four-year, state-supported, historically black university located in Albany, Georgia, United States. It is one of three HBCU's in the University System of Georgia.-History:-Establishment:...
defensive end Alton Pettway to the Rams' defense. The Rams added Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
kicker Kevin Lovell
Kevin Lovell
Kevin Lovell is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
.
NFL Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | Adam Carriker Adam Carriker Adam Eugene Carriker, , is a professional American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:Carriker attended Kennewick High... |
Defensive End Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
Nebraska |
| 2 | 52 | Brian Leonard Brian Leonard -St. Louis Rams:On April 28, 2007, Leonard was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the second round with the 52nd overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft. Leonard signed a four-year, $2.8 million contract on July 24, 2007, that includes $1.55 million in guaranteed money. Coach Scott Linehan decided to use... |
Fullback Fullback (American football) A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback... |
Rutgers |
| 3 | 84 | Jonathan Wade Jonathan Wade -St. Louis Rams:Jonathon Wade was the 84th pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Wade signed a three-year deal worth $1.635 million that included a signing bonus of $516,375 Over the course of his rookie season at cornerback, Wade played 16 games and made one start as a... |
Cornerback Cornerback A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position... |
Tennessee University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States... |
| 5 | 139 | Dustin Fry Dustin Fry Dustin W. Fry is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Center Center (American football) Center is a position in American football and Canadian football . The center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offense... |
Clemson Clemson University Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States.... |
| 5 | 154 | Clifton Ryan Clifton Ryan -St. Louis Rams:Ryan was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. On July 14, 2007, the St. Louis Rams agreed to terms with Ryan on a three-year $1.24 million contract that included a $129,000 signing bonus. In his debut season he played in all 16 games finishing... |
Defensive Tackle | Michigan State |
| 6 | 190 | Ken Shackleford Ken Shackleford -References:... |
Offensive Tackle | Georgia University of Georgia The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States... |
| 7 | 248 | Keith Jackson Keith Jackson (defensive tackle) Keith Jerome Jackson, Jr. is an American football defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Defensive Tackle | Arkansas University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in... |
| 7 | 249 | Derek Stanley Derek Stanley Derek Stanley is an gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft... |
Wide Receiver Wide receiver A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... |
Wisconsin–Whitewater |
The 2007 NFL Draft
2007 NFL Draft
The 2007 National Football League Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 28 and April 29, 2007. The draft was televised for the 28th consecutive year on ESPN and ESPN2. The NFL Network also broadcast coverage of the event, its second year doing so...
began on April 28, 2007 and with the thirteenth pick overall, the Rams selected Defensive End
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
Adam Carriker
Adam Carriker
Adam Eugene Carriker, , is a professional American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:Carriker attended Kennewick High...
from Nebraska. The Rams have said that Carriker would be moved to the Defensive Tackle position to help with the run defense. With the Rams second round pick they selected Fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
Brian Leonard
Brian Leonard
-St. Louis Rams:On April 28, 2007, Leonard was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the second round with the 52nd overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft. Leonard signed a four-year, $2.8 million contract on July 24, 2007, that includes $1.55 million in guaranteed money. Coach Scott Linehan decided to use...
out of Rutgers. His style of play is similar to that of Jim Taylor.
On the second day of the draft the Rams selected Cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
Jonathan Wade
Jonathan Wade
-St. Louis Rams:Jonathon Wade was the 84th pick overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Wade signed a three-year deal worth $1.635 million that included a signing bonus of $516,375 Over the course of his rookie season at cornerback, Wade played 16 games and made one start as a...
from Tennessee
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
in the third round. With a 4.4 second 40-yard dash, Wade will add some speed at the cornerback position. In the fifth round the Rams selected Center
Center (American football)
Center is a position in American football and Canadian football . The center is the innermost lineman of the offensive line on a football team's offense...
Dustin Fry
Dustin Fry
Dustin W. Fry is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
out of Clemson
Clemson University
Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States....
. With Andy McCollum
Andy McCollum
Andrew Jon McCollum is an American football center who is currently a Free Agent. He was signed by the Milwaukee Mustangs as a street free agent in 1994. He played college football at Toledo....
and Brett Romberg
Brett Romberg
Brett Christopher Romberg is an American football center for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Miami....
competing for the starting position at Center, Fry will likely be the third stringer at that position. Later in the fifth round the Rams selected Defensive Tackle Clifton Ryan
Clifton Ryan
-St. Louis Rams:Ryan was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. On July 14, 2007, the St. Louis Rams agreed to terms with Ryan on a three-year $1.24 million contract that included a $129,000 signing bonus. In his debut season he played in all 16 games finishing...
from Michigan State. The Rams stated that he will be used as a Nose Tackle. In the sixth round the Rams selected Offensive Tackle Ken Shackleford
Ken Shackleford
-References:...
from Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
. Coach Linehan commented that he could develop into a starter over the next couple of years. The Rams had two compensatory picks and selected Arkansas
University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas is a public, co-educational, land-grant, space-grant, research university. It is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with very high research activity. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and is located in...
Defensive Tackle Keith Jackson
Keith Jackson (defensive tackle)
Keith Jerome Jackson, Jr. is an American football defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
, son of former NFL Pro Bowl
Pro Bowl
In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League . Since the merger with the rival American Football League in 1970, it has been officially called the AFC–NFC Pro Bowl, matching the top players in the American Football Conference against those...
tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
Keith Jackson, and Wisconsin–Whitewater Wide Receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
Derek Stanley
Derek Stanley
Derek Stanley is an gridiron football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
.
The Rams traded their fourth-round selection (117th overall) for the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
two of their three fifth-round selections (139th and 154th overall). The Rams traded their seventh-round selection (225th overall) to the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in exchange for signing restricted free agent
Restricted free agent
A restricted free agent is a professional athlete who plays in the KHL, NFL, NHL, or NBA. Such players have special restrictions on the terms under which they can retain or change employment status with their athletic club teams.- NFL :...
Donnie Jones
Donnie Jones
Donald Scott Jones, Jr. is an American football punter for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He played collegiately at Louisiana State University.-High school career:...
. The Rams received two seventh-round picks (248th and 249th overall) as compensatory selections.
Preseason
| Week | Date | Opponent | Results | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | ||||
| 1 | August 10, 2007 | at Minnesota Vikings 2007 Minnesota Vikings season The 2007 Minnesota Vikings season was the team's 47th season in the National Football League. The Viking's 8-8 record under second year head coach Brad Childress was an improvement on their 6-10 record in 2006; nonetheless, for the third straight year, the Vikings failed to make the playoffs... |
13-10 | 1-0 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, commonly called the Metrodome, is a domed sports stadium in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it replaced Metropolitan Stadium, which was on the current site of the Mall of America in Bloomington and Memorial Stadium on the University... |
| 2 | August 18, 2007 | San Diego Chargers 2007 San Diego Chargers season The 2007 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to equal their 2006 regular season success and avoid another early departure in the playoffs. After a disappointing start under new head coach Norv Turner , they finished the regular season strong, with six straight wins, an overall... |
13-30 | 1-1 | Edward Jones Dome Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was... |
| 3 | August 24, 2007 | at Oakland Raiders 2007 Oakland Raiders season The 2007 Oakland Raiders season was the team's forty-eight season overall. The team finished the season with a 4–12 record. It began with the team's fourth head coach in six seasons. By virtue of the team's 2–14 finish in 2006 , they acquired the first overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft... |
10-20 | 1-2 | McAfee Coliseum McAfee Coliseum O.co Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium, located in Oakland, California, in the Coliseum Industrial area... |
| 4 | August 30, 2007 | Kansas City Chiefs 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season The 2007 Kansas City Chiefs season began with the team looking to improve on their 9-7 record in 2006 and attempting to secure the franchise's first back-to-back playoff berth since 1995. The season ended with a nine game losing streak, the team's first since 1987 and a 4-12 record... |
10-3 | 2-2 | Edward Jones Dome |
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Results | Venue | Attendance | NFL Films | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final score | Team record | ||||||
| 1 | September 9, 2007 | Carolina Panthers 2007 Carolina Panthers season The 2007 Carolina Panthers season was the 13th season for the team in the National Football League. They failed to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006, finishing 7–9.-Staff:-Roster:-Preseason:-Regular season:-Week 1: at St. Louis Rams:... |
L 27-13 | 0-1 | Edward Jones Dome Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was... |
65,307 | |
| 2 | September 16, 2007 | San Francisco 49ers 2007 San Francisco 49ers season Game summaryComing off a fierce divisional road win over the Rams, the 49ers flew to Heinz Field for an interconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first quarter, the Niners struck first with kicker Joe Nedney getting a 32-yard field goal. The Steelers would immediately respond with... |
L 17-16 | 0-2 | Edward Jones Dome | 65,295 | |
| 3 | September 23, 2007 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season The 2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the 32nd season for the club in the National Football League. On December 16, 2007, they cliched the NFC South division title, and returned to the playoffs after missing it in 2006.... |
L 24-3 | 0-3 | Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events... |
65,267 | |
| 4 | September 30, 2007 | at Dallas Cowboys 2007 Dallas Cowboys season The 2007 Dallas Cowboys season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League. The Cowboys finished the regular season tied for the best record in the NFC , and earned a first round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs... |
L 35-7 | 0-4 | Texas Stadium Texas Stadium Texas Stadium was a football stadium in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The stadium opened on September 17, 1971.Built to replace the aging Cotton Bowl, it was the home field of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and had a seating capacity of 65,675... |
62,866 | |
| 5 | October 7, 2007 | Arizona Cardinals 2007 Arizona Cardinals season The 2007 Arizona Cardinals season was the 88th season for the team in the National Football League, and their 20th season in Arizona. They improved upon their 5–11 record in 2006 after finishing last place in the NFC West, by finishing 8–8, but the failure of the Cardinals to qualify for the Super... |
L 34-31 | 0-5 | Edward Jones Dome | 61,788 | |
| 6 | October 14, 2007 | at Baltimore Ravens 2007 Baltimore Ravens season -Game summary:The Ravens began their 2007 campaign on the road against their AFC North foe, the Cincinnati Bengals, in the first game of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. In the first quarter, Baltimore lost two fumbles early on, with the Bengals turning the second fumble into QB Carson... |
L 22-3 | 0-6 | M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of... |
71,175 | |
| 7 | October 21, 2007 | at Seattle Seahawks 2007 Seattle Seahawks season The 2007 Seattle Seahawks season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Football League. The team has improved upon its 9-7 record in 2006 and secured its fourth consecutive NFC West division title and its fifth consecutive playoff appearance... |
L 33-6 | 0-7 | Qwest Field Qwest Field CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer... |
68,164 | |
| 8 | October 28, 2007 | Cleveland Browns 2007 Cleveland Browns season The 2007 Cleveland Browns season began with the Browns attempting to improve upon their 4–12 record from the 2006 season, in which the team finished in fourth place in the AFC North. The Browns also attempted to overcome the many injuries that plagued the team throughout the 2006 season... |
L 27-20 | 0-8 | Edward Jones Dome | 62,777 | |
| 9 | Bye Week | ||||||
| 10 | November 11, 2007 | at New Orleans Saints 2007 New Orleans Saints season -Game summary:The 2007 New Orleans Saints began their regular season in the annual Thursday night Kickoff game against the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts. In the first quarter, New Orleans trailed early as Super Bowl XLI MVP Peyton Manning completed a 27-yard TD pass to WR Marvin... |
W 37-29 | 1-8 | Louisiana Superdome Louisiana Superdome The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, previously known as the Louisiana Superdome and colloquially known as the Superdome, is a sports and exhibition arena located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA... |
70,003 | |
| 11 | November 18, 2007 | at San Francisco 49ers 2007 San Francisco 49ers season Game summaryComing off a fierce divisional road win over the Rams, the 49ers flew to Heinz Field for an interconference duel with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the first quarter, the Niners struck first with kicker Joe Nedney getting a 32-yard field goal. The Steelers would immediately respond with... |
W 13-9 | 2-8 | Candlestick Park | 68,039 | |
| 12 | November 25, 2007 | Seattle Seahawks 2007 Seattle Seahawks season The 2007 Seattle Seahawks season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Football League. The team has improved upon its 9-7 record in 2006 and secured its fourth consecutive NFC West division title and its fifth consecutive playoff appearance... |
L 24-19 | 2-9 | Edward Jones Dome | 65,423 | |
| 13 | December 2, 2007 | Atlanta Falcons | W 28-16 | 3-9 | Edward Jones Dome | 52,051 | |
| 14 | December 9, 2007 | at Cincinnati Bengals 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2007 Cincinnati Bengals season was the 38th season for the team in the National Football League and their 40th overall season. The team attempted to improve upon their 8–8 record in 2006 and were looking to return to the playoffs after narrowly missing them... |
L 19-10 | 3-10 | Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium Paul Brown Stadium is an American sports stadium located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the home venue of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. It opened on August 19, 2000. The stadium was named after Bengals' founder Paul Brown. The stadium is located on approximately of land and... |
65,143 | |
| 15 | December 16, 2007 | Green Bay Packers 2007 Green Bay Packers season The 2007 Green Bay Packers season was the franchise's 89th overall and 87th season in the National Football League. The Packers finished the regular season with an impressive 13-3 record. They received a bye for the first round of the playoffs, won their divisional round playoff game, and lost in... |
L 33-14 | 3-11 | Edward Jones Dome Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome The Edward Jones Dome (more formally known as the Edward Jones Dome at America's Center, and previously known as The Trans World Dome (from 1995–2001) is a multi-purpose stadium in St. Louis, Missouri, and home of the St. Louis Rams of the NFL. It was... |
66,008 | |
| 16 | December 20, 2007 | Pittsburgh Steelers 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season The 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the 75th season of the Steelers franchise. The season saw the team improve upon their 8–8 record from 2006, finish with a record of 10–6, and win the AFC North Division... |
L 41-24 | 3-12 | Edward Jones Dome | 65,705 | |
| 17 | December 30, 2007 | at Arizona Cardinals 2007 Arizona Cardinals season The 2007 Arizona Cardinals season was the 88th season for the team in the National Football League, and their 20th season in Arizona. They improved upon their 5–11 record in 2006 after finishing last place in the NFC West, by finishing 8–8, but the failure of the Cardinals to qualify for the Super... |
L 48-19 | 3-13 | University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium University of Phoenix Stadium, opened August 1, 2006, is a multipurpose football stadium located in Glendale, Arizona. It is the home of the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League and the annual Fiesta Bowl... |
64,671 | |
Week 1: vs. Carolina Panthers
The Rams began their 2007 campaign at home against the Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Panthers QB Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
completed a 10-yard TD pass to WR Drew Carter
Drew Carter
Christopher Drew Carter is a retired American football wide receiver of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft...
. The Rams would tie the game with QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
completing a 3-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
Torry Holt
After injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
. In the second quarter, St. Louis would take the lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 42-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the third quarter, Wiklins helped the Rams' lead with a 28-yard field goal. However, this was all wiped out as Delhomme completed a 68-yard TD pass to WR Steve Smith. In the fourth quarter, Carolina took over for the remainder of the game as kicker John Kasay
John Kasay
John David Kasay is an American football kicker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia...
nailed a 34-yard field goal, Delhomme and Carter hooked up with each other again on a 9-yard TD pass, and Kasay finished the game with 32-yard field goal.
With the loss, St. Louis began its season at 0-1.
Week 2: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Hoping to rebound from their loss to the Panthers, the Rams stayed at home for a Week 2 divisional duel against the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
. In the first quarter, St. Louis got on the board first with QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
completing a 12-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
Torry Holt
After injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the 49ers tied the game up with RB Frank Gore
Frank Gore
Franklin Gore is an American football running back who plays for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Miami. NFL Network analysts have nicknamed Gore "The Inconvenient Truth".-High school career:Gore attended Coral Gables High...
getting a 1-yard TD run. The Rams would respond with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 27 and a 29-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, San Francisco took the lead with Gore getting an amazing 43-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, St. Louis retook the lead with Wilkins getting a 53-yard field goal. However, when the Rams were on the receiving end of a kickoff, a muffed catch led to 49ers kicker Joe Nedney
Joe Nedney
Joseph Thomas Nedney is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Nedney played college football at San Jose State and signed as an undrafted player with the Miami Dolphins in 1996...
getting a 40-yard field goal. With little time left in the game, Bulger got his team into position for a game-winning field goal. Unfortunately, Wilkins' 56-yard attempt fell about a yard short of the crossbar.
With the loss, St. Louis fell to 0-2.
Week 3: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Rams flew to Raymond James StadiumRaymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, also known as the "Ray Jay", is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Tampa, Florida. It is home to the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well as the NCAA's South Florida Bulls football team. The stadium seats 65,857 , and it is expandable to 75,000 for special events...
for an intraconference duel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
. After a scoreless first quarter, Tampa Bay managed to strike first prior to halftime with kicker Matt Bryant
Matt Bryant
Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
getting a 27-yard field goal. After a scoreless third quarter, St. Louis got its only score of the game with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 25-yard field goal to begin the fourth quarter. Afterwards, the Buccaneers ended the game with RB Earnest Graham
Earnest Graham
Earnest Graham, Jr. is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Florida....
getting an 8-yard and a 28-yard TD run.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 0-3.
Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys
Still searching for their first win of the year, the Rams flew to Texas StadiumTexas Stadium
Texas Stadium was a football stadium in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The stadium opened on September 17, 1971.Built to replace the aging Cotton Bowl, it was the home field of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and had a seating capacity of 65,675...
for a Week 4 showdown with the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
. After a scoreless first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Cowboys RB Julius Jones
Julius Jones
Julius Andre Maurice Jones is an American football running back who played college football at the University of Notre Dame and is currently a member of the Free Agent Class of the National Football League. Before signing with the Saints on October 12, 2010, Julius had stints with the Dallas...
got a 2-yard TD run. Later in the period, the Rams would get their only score of the game as WR Dante Hall
Dante Hall
Damieon Dante Hall is a former American football Return specialist, and wide receiver in the National Football League. He is considered one of the greatest return specialists in NFL History...
returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, Dallas regained the lead with QB Tony Romo
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo is a professional American football quarterback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.8 - ranks third-best all time. Tony Romo didn't play in the regular season in 2003, 2004, or 2005...
getting a 15-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, the Cowboys managed to put the game away with Romo hooking up with WR Patrick Crayton
Patrick Crayton
Patrick Jamel Crayton is an American football wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was a originally drafted in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys...
on a 59-yard and a 37-yard TD pass. Afterwards, the scoring ended with Romo's 17-yard TD pass to TE Jason Witten
Jason Witten
Christopher Jason Witten is an American football tight end who plays for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Tennessee....
.
With no touchdowns in their last 30 offensive possessions to go with their fourth-straight loss, the Rams fell to 0-4.
Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Still searching for their first win of the year, the Rams went home for a Week 5 divisional duel with the Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. With QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
out with an injured rib cage, back-up QB Gus Frerotte
Gus Frerotte
Gustave Joseph "Gus" Frerotte is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulsa....
got the start. In the first quarter, St. Louis took the early lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 46-yard field goal. The Cardinals would tie the game with kicker Neil Rackers
Neil Rackers
Neil William Rackers is an American football placekicker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft...
getting a 50-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Rams regained the lead with Frerotte completing a 16-yard TD pass to WR Drew Bennett
Drew Bennett
Andrew Russell "Drew" Bennett is a former American football wide receiver of the National Football League. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at UCLA....
. However, Arizona tied the game with RB Edgerrin James
Edgerrin James
Edgerrin Tyree James is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami....
fumbling at the 1-yard line and OG Reggie Wells
Reggie Wells
Reginald Arness "Reggie" Wells is an American football guard for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
recovering the ball in the end zone. Afterwards, St. Louis regained the lead with Wilkins kicking a 35-yard field goal. However, the Cardinals took the lead prior to halftime with QB Kurt Warner
Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner is a retired American football player. He played quarterback for three National Football League teams: the St. Louis Rams, the New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994 after playing...
getting a 1-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, the Rams regained the lead with Frerotte completing an 11-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
Torry Holt
After injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
. Afterwards, Arizona tied the game with Rackers nailing a 32-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, St. Louis continued its struggles with Cardinals CB Roderick Hood
Roderick Hood
Roderick "Rod" Hood is an American football cornerback for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2003...
returning an interception 68 yards for a touchdown. The Rams would answer with Wilkins getting a 31-yard field goal, but the Cardinals increased its lead with Warner completing a 7-yard TD pass to WR Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Fitzgerald
Larry Darnell Fitzgerald, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League, and currently ranks fourth all-time in league history in receiving yards per game for a career , behind Andre Johnson, Torry Holt, and Marvin Harrison...
. St. Louis tried to come back as Frerotte completed a 29-yard TD pass to TE Randy McMichael
Randy McMichael
-Miami Dolphins:McMichael was selected in the fourth round in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. The pick used by Dolphins to select him was originally acquired from the New Orleans Saints in the deal that sent running back Ricky Williams to the Miami Dolphins.McMichael made his NFL debut...
, along with Frerotte's 2-point conversion pass to Holt. Unfortunately, Arizona held on to win.
With yet another loss, the Rams fell to 0-5.
Week 6: at Baltimore Ravens
Still looking for their first win of the year, the Rams flew to M&T Bank StadiumM&T Bank Stadium
M&T Bank Stadium is a multi-purpose football stadium located in Baltimore, Maryland. It is the home of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. The stadium is immediately adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the home of the Baltimore Orioles. Served by the Hamburg Street station of...
for a Week 6 interconference duel with the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. With Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
still out with injuries, QB Gus Frerotte
Gus Frerotte
Gustave Joseph "Gus" Frerotte is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulsa....
was given the start. In the first quarter, St. Louis' struggles continued with Ravens kicker Matt Stover
Matt Stover
John Matthew "Matt" Stover is a former American Football placekicker. As of the start of the 2009 NFL season, he was the third most accurate kicker in the history of the National Football League. He is of Greek origin. He has played for the New York Giants, the Cleveland Browns, and the Baltimore...
getting a 43-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, Baltimore increased its lead with Stover kicking a 42-yard field goal, along with RB Willis McGahee
Willis McGahee
Willis Andrew McGahee III is an American football running back for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft...
getting a 6-yard TD run.
In the third quarter, the Rams continued its struggles with Stover giving the Ravens a 23-yard field goal. Afterwards, St. Louis got its only score of the game with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 32-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Baltimore finished the game with Stover getting a 31-yard and a 36-yard field goal.
With yet another loss, the Rams fell to 0-6 for the first time since 1962
1962 Los Angeles Rams season
The 1962 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 25th year with the National Football League and the 17th season in Los Angeles. Eventual Hall of Famer Bob Waterfield, the team's head coach for the past two seasons, came back and coached the Rams to a 1-7 record before being fired...
. It would be the second time in franchise history that Rams began a season at 0-6.
During the loss, St. Louis committed 6 turnovers, with 5 of them being Frerotte interceptions.
Along with the Miami Dolphins, it marked the first time since 2000 (Bengals & Chargers) that two teams began a season at 0-6.
Week 7: at Seattle Seahawks
Still trying to get their first win of the year, the Rams flew to Qwest FieldQwest Field
CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer...
for a Week 7 divisional duel with the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Will Heller
Will Heller
Will Sanders Heller is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003...
. The Rams would reply with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 31-yard field goal. In the second quarter, the Seahawks increased its lead with kicker Josh Brown getting a 38-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, Seattle flew further into the lead with WR Nate Burleson
Nate Burleson
Nathaniel Burleson is an American football player, who currently plays wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League . Burleson played college football for the University of Nevada Wolf Pack, and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL...
returning the half's opening kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. St. Louis would answer with Wilkins kicking a 29-yard field goal, yet the Seahawks continued its domination with Brown kicking a 48-yard and a 45-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, Seattle sealed the win with Brown getting a 43-yard field goal, while Hasselbeck and Heller hooked up with each other again on an 11-yard TD pass.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 0-7 for the first time in franchise history.
Week 8: vs. Cleveland Browns
Still trying to get their first win of the year, the Rams came home for their Week 8 interconference duel with the Cleveland BrownsCleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. In the first quarter, RB Steven Jackson
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....
(in his first game back from a groin injury) helped St. Louis off to an early start with a 2-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Rams added on to their score with QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
completing a 1-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
Torry Holt
After injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
. The Browns would get on the board with kicker Phil Dawson
Phil Dawson
Philip Drury Dawson is an American football placekicker for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League. He holds the franchise record for most field goals made, passing Hall of Famer Lou Groza in 2010...
getting a 35-yard field goal. In the second quarter, St. Louis' struggles continued as Cleveland took the lead with QB Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson (American football)
Derek Matthew Anderson is an American football quarterback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft...
completing a 12-yard TD pass to WR Braylon Edwards
Braylon Edwards
-Cleveland Browns:-2005:Edwards began his rookie season as Cleveland's third wide receiver – he would have started higher, but a hold-out caused him to miss the beginning of training camp. Early in the season Edwards revealed that he had a staph infection, and missed a few weeks as a result of it....
and a 21-yard TD pass to TE Kellen Winslow
Kellen Winslow II
Kellen Boswell Winslow, II is an American football tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns sixth overall in the 2004 NFL Draft...
. The Rams' remaining response of the half was kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 40-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, St. Louis continued to strain itself as Anderson and Edwards hooked up again to give the Browns a 5-yard TD pass. The Rams tried to come back as Wilkins kicked a 46-yard field goal. Unfortunately, St. Louis once again fell as Dawson nailed a 45-yard field goal for Cleveland.
With the loss, not only did the Rams enter their bye week at 0-8, but they became the first team since the 2001 Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
to begin a season 0-8 after finishing the previous season at .500 or better.
Week 10: at New Orleans Saints
Coming off their bye week, the winless Rams headed into New Orleans to face the streaking Saints, who'd won four straight games headed into the game. It looked much the same on the Saints opening drive that culminated in a 7-yard burst by Reggie BushReggie Bush
Reginald Alfred "Reggie" Bush II is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft...
to give the Saints an early 7-0 lead. However, Stephen Jackson answered with a 1-yard run of his own to tie the game toward the end of the 1st quarter.
Midway through the 2nd quarter, Randy McMichael
Randy McMichael
-Miami Dolphins:McMichael was selected in the fourth round in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. The pick used by Dolphins to select him was originally acquired from the New Orleans Saints in the deal that sent running back Ricky Williams to the Miami Dolphins.McMichael made his NFL debut...
gave the Rams a 14-7 lead on a 2-yard pass from Jackson. Jeff Wilkins made it a two-score game with a 49-yard field goal three minutes later. The Rams went to the locker room leading 17-7.
In the 2nd half, Wilkins kicked his 2nd field goal of the game, a 21-yard attempt, to increase the Rams lead to 13. Toward the end of the 3rd, Isaac Bruce caught a 9-yard pass by Marc Bulger to make it a 27-7 lead, and put the Rams in position for their first victory of 2007.
Drew Bennett added to the St. Louis lead by catching a three yard pass by Bulger to give Bulger his second touchdown of the game, and to give St. Louis a surprising 34-7 lead. Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
and Billy Miller
Billy Miller
Billy RoShawn Miller is a retired American football tight end won a Super Bowl with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL Draft...
hooked up for a 1-yard pass with 11:36 left to cut the lead to 34-13. The Saints then converted a two-point conversion on a Reggie Bush run, to make it 34-15. Aaron Stecker then scored on a two-yard run with 4:42 remaining to cut it to 34-21. This time, however, they failed on the two-point conversion. With 1:55 left, a Wilkins field goal made it 37-21, and, despite another New Orleans touchdown with 37 seconds left, the Rams held on for their first victory of 2007, a 37-29 win over the Saints.
Week 11: at San Francisco 49ers
Coming off their first win of the year against the Saints, the Rams flew to Bill Walsh Field at Monster ParkMonster Park
Candlestick Park is an outdoor sports and entertainment stadium located in San Francisco, California, in the Bayview Heights area. The stadium was originally built as the home of Major League Baseball's San Francisco Giants, who played there from 1960 until moving into Pacific Bell Park in 2000...
for a Week 11 NFC West rematch with the throwback-clad San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
. In the first quarter, St. Louis drew first blood as QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
completed a 3-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
Torry Holt
After injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
. The 49ers responded with kicker Joe Nedney
Joe Nedney
Joseph Thomas Nedney is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. Born and raised in San Jose, California, Nedney played college football at San Jose State and signed as an undrafted player with the Miami Dolphins in 1996...
getting a 28-yard TD field goal. In the second quarter, the Rams increased their lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 49-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
After a scoreless third quarter, St. Louis continued its domination as Wilkins kicked a 35-yard field goal. San Francisco tried to come back as Nedney nailed a 38-yard and a 46-yard field goal, yet St. Louis managed to hold a late drive to seal the victory.
With the win, not only did the Rams improve to 2-8, but they also became the sixth NFL franchise to reach 500 overall wins.
WR Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce is a retired American football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Memphis....
ended this game with 13,795 career receiving yards (6th All-Time).
Week 12: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Coming off their divisional road win over the 49ers, the Rams went home for a Week 12 NFC West rematch with the Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
. In the first quarter, St. Louis got off to a fast start as rookie NT Adam Carriker
Adam Carriker
Adam Eugene Carriker, , is a professional American football defensive end for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.-Early years:Carriker attended Kennewick High...
tackled Seahawks RB Maurice Morris
Maurice Morris
Maurice Autora Morris is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon.-Early life:Morris attended Chester High School in Chester, South...
in Seattle's end zone for a safety, while RB Steven Jackson
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....
got a 53-yard TD run. The Seahawks immediately answered as CB Josh Wilson
Josh Wilson (American football)
Joshua Wilson is a professional American football cornerback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
returned a kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown. Afterwards, the Rams went back to work as QB Gus Frerotte
Gus Frerotte
Gustave Joseph "Gus" Frerotte is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulsa....
completed a 15-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce is a retired American football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Memphis....
. In the second quarter, St. Louis improved its lead with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 23-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Seattle drew closer as kicker Josh Brown nailed a 33-yard field goal, while QB Matt Hasselbeck
Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck is a National Football League quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. After becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck led Seattle to six playoff appearances and...
completed a 9-yard TD pass to WR Deion Branch
Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.He has also played for the Seattle Seahawks...
. In the fourth quarter, the Seahawks took the lead as RB Leonard Weaver got a 5-yard TD run. Near the end of the game, St. Louis managed to get into position to score from the Seahawks' 5-yard line. However, on four-straight down the Rams were kept out and Seattle managed to get the win.
With their sixth-straight loss to the Seahawks, the Rams fell to 2-9.
QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
(3/5 for 32 yards and 1 interception) left the game in the 1st quarter with a concussion and didn't make a return.
Week 13: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Hoping to rebound from their divisional home loss to the Seahawks, the Rams stayed at home for a Week 13 intraconference duel with the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. With QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
out with a concussion, veteran back-up QB Gus Frerotte
Gus Frerotte
Gustave Joseph "Gus" Frerotte is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulsa....
got the start.
In the first quarter, St. Louis drew first blood as Frerotte completed a 1-yard TD pass to TE Randy McMichael
Randy McMichael
-Miami Dolphins:McMichael was selected in the fourth round in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. The pick used by Dolphins to select him was originally acquired from the New Orleans Saints in the deal that sent running back Ricky Williams to the Miami Dolphins.McMichael made his NFL debut...
and a 31-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
Torry Holt
After injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
. In the second quarter, the Rams increased their lead with Frerotte completing an 8-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce is a retired American football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Memphis....
for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, the Falcons got on the board with kicker Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen , nicknamed "The Great Dane", is a former National Football League kicker. He holds the distinction of being the all-time leading scorer in NFL history, as well as being the all-time leading scorer for two different teams; the New Orleans Saints, with whom he spent 13 seasons, and...
nailing a 41-yard field goal for the only score of the period. In the fourth quarter, Atlanta drew close with QB Chris Redman
Chris Redman
Chris James Redman is an American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Louisville.Redman earned a Super Bowl ring with the...
completing a 15-yard TD pass to WR Roddy White
Roddy White
Sharod Lamor White is an American football wide receiver playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League...
and a 5-yard TD to WR Michael Jenkins. Afterwards, St. Louis pulled away with RB Steven Jackson
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....
getting a 50-yard TD run.
With the win, the Rams improved to 3-9.
For Isaac Bruce, he ended this game with 13,911 career receiving yards, surpassing Cris Carter
Cris Carter
Cristopher D. Carter is a former American football player in the National Football League. He played wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles , the Minnesota Vikings and the Miami Dolphins ....
for 5th All-Time.
Week 14: at Cincinnati Bengals
Coming off their home win over the Falcons, the Rams flew to Paul Brown StadiumPaul Brown Stadium
Paul Brown Stadium is an American sports stadium located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the home venue of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. It opened on August 19, 2000. The stadium was named after Bengals' founder Paul Brown. The stadium is located on approximately of land and...
for a Week 14 interconference duel with the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
. With QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
out with a concussion and veteran back-up QB Gus Frerotte
Gus Frerotte
Gustave Joseph "Gus" Frerotte is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tulsa....
out with a shoulder injury, rookie QB Brock Berlin
Brock Berlin
Brock Berlin is a former American college and professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League . He played college football for the university of Florida and the University of Miami. Berlin was signed by the Miami Dolphins of the NFL as an undrafted free agent...
got his first NFL start.
In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Bengals RB Rudi Johnson
Rudi Johnson
Burudi Ali "Rudi" Johnson is a former American football running back who played professionally from 2001 - 2008. Rudi was born in Petersburg, Virginia approximately 30 miles south of Richmond. His first name "Burudi" is Swahili and means "cool'" and his middle name "Ali" represented his family's...
got a 1-yard TD run for the only score of the period. In the second quarter, the Rams continued to trail as kicker Shayne Graham
Shayne Graham
Michael Shayne Graham is an American football placekicker. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2000, and most recently played with the New England Patriots...
gave Cincinnati a 27-yard field goal for the only score of the period.
In the third quarter, St. Louis got on the board as CB Fakhir Brown
Fakhir Brown
Fakhir Hamin Brown is an American football cornerback for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Toronto Argonauts as an undrafted free agent in 1998. He played college football at Grambling.Brown has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders,...
returned an interception 36 yards for a touchdown, yet the Bengals responded with Graham kicking a 38-yard and a 32-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, the Rams tried to come back as kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
managed to get a 50-yard field goal. However, Cincinnati sealed the win with Graham nailing a 46-yard field goal.
With the loss, St. Louis fell to 3-10.
This would also be the 5th time this year that the Rams were held to 10 or fewer points.
On a positive note, WR Torry Holt
Torry Holt
After injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
went over 1,000 receiving yards for the eighth-straight year.
Week 15: vs. Green Bay Packers
Hoping to rebound from their road loss to the Bengals, the Rams went home for a Week 15 duel with the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Packers RB Ryan Grant
Ryan Grant
Ryan Brett Grant is a running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005 but was traded to the Packers shortly before the 2007 season in exchange for a future sixth-round draft pick...
completed a 1-yard TD run. Afterwards, the Rams tied the game with QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
completing a 4-yard TD pass to WR Torry Holt
Torry Holt
After injuring his knee at the Senior Bowl, Holt, at 192 pounds, ran a 4.44 second 40-yard dash and had a vertical jump of 37 inches at the 1999 NFL Combine-St. Louis Rams:...
. In the second quarter, St. Louis trailed again as QB Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
completed a 4-yard TD pass to TE Donald Lee. The Rams would tie again as RB Steven Jackson
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....
getting a 46-yard TD run. Green Bay would end the half with kicker Mason Crosby
Mason Crosby
Mason Walker Crosby , is a professional American football placekicker for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League. During his playing days at the University of Colorado, Crosby was widely considered the best kicker in college football, as evidenced by ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr.'s...
getting a 44-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, St. Louis began to trail big as Crosby kicked a 50-yard field goal, along with Favre completing a 44-yard TD pass to WR Greg Jennings
Greg Jennings
Gregory Jennings, Jr. is a professional American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League...
. In the fourth quarter, the Packers sealed the win as Crosby nailed a 25-yard and a 46-yard field goal.
With the loss, the Rams fell to 3-11.
Week 16: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Trying to snap a two-game skid, the Rams stayed at home for a Week 16 Thursday night interconference duel with the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
. In the first quarter, St. Louis trailed early as Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger , nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round in the 2004 NFL Draft...
completed a 17-yard TD pass to WR Nate Washington
Nate Washington
Nate Washington is an American football wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
. Afterwards, the Rams would tie the game as QB Marc Bulger
Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia....
completed a 12-yard TD pass to RB Steven Jackson
Steven Jackson
Steven Rashad Jackson is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Rams 24th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State University....
. In the second quarter, Pittsburgh responded with kicker Jeff Reed getting a 21-yard field goal. Afterwards, St. Louis took the lead with Bulger completing a 12-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce is a retired American football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Memphis....
. However, the Steelers retook the lead with Roethlisberger completing a 33-yard TD pass to Washington and a 12-yard TD pass to RB Najeh Davenport
Najeh Davenport
Najeh Trenadious Monté Davenport is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft...
. The Rams would end the half with kicker Jeff Wilkins
Jeff Wilkins
For the American basketball player, see Jeff Wilkins .Jeffrey Allen Wilkins nicknamed "Money" is a former American football placekicker in the National Football League for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and St Louis Rams. He played college football at Youngstown State University...
getting a 52-yard field goal.
In the third quarter, Pittsburgh increased their lead with Davenport getting a 1-yard TD run. St. Louis would reply with Bulger completing a 23-yard TD pass to WR Drew Bennett
Drew Bennett
Andrew Russell "Drew" Bennett is a former American football wide receiver of the National Football League. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at UCLA....
. However, in the fourth quarter, the Steelers sealed the win with Reed nailing a 29-yard field goal and CB Ike Taylor
Ike Taylor
Ivan "Ike" Taylor is an American football defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League...
returning an interception 51 yards for a touchdown.
With their third-straight loss, the Rams fell to 3-12.
During halftime, former Rams RB Marshall Faulk
Marshall Faulk
Marshall William Faulk is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League. He is currently an analyst for NFL Total Access, Thursday Night Football, and NFL GameDay Morning on the NFL Network...
's #28 jersey was retired. Also, Isaac Bruce improved to third on the all-time receiving yards list with 14,012 career yards, behind Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice is a retired American football wide receiver. He is generally regarded as the greatest wide receiver of all time and one of the greatest players in National Football League history...
& Tim Brown.