Rams Outlasted by Cardinals, 23-20

Filed under Game Recap on November 27th, 2011

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With average production from Sam Bradford, the Rams were nipped by the Cardinals, 23-20, at home.

Bradford finished 17 for 31 with 203 yards, one touchdown and one fumble. For the Cardinals, John Skelton wound up 12 for 23 with 114 yards passing, no touchdowns and two picks.

Steven Jackson rushed for 64 yards on 17 carries in addition to three receptions for 14 yards. Brandon Lloyd was a leading receiver, hauling in five passes for 74 yards with a score.

The St. Louis defense played well in the loss, giving up 106 yards passing and 268 rushing. They sacked Skelton three times.

Cardinals running back Beanie Wells was impressive, churning out 228 yards rushing and one touchdown.

The Rams head to San Francisco next week to face the 49ers (9-2) while the Cardinals host the Cowboys (7-4).

Cardinals Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
F	51	J. Skelton	12	23	106	0	2

Rams Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
C-	71	S. Bradford	17	31	186	1	0
B+	89	B. Lloyd	0	1	0	0	0

Cardinals Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A+	100	B. Wells	RB	27	228	8.4	1
F	51	J. Skelton	QB	3	18	6.0	0
-	-	A. Smith	RB	3	12	4.0	0

Rams Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
C+	79	S. Jackson	RB	17	64	3.8	0
D+	69	J. Norwood	RB	5	22	4.4	0

Cardinals Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
C+	78	L. Fitzgerald	WR	3	55	18.3	0
C	73	J. King	TE	2	17	8.5	0
-	-	L. Stephens-H	RB	1	14	14.0	0

Rams Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B+	89	B. Lloyd	WR	5	74	14.8	1
C	75	A. Pettis	WR	3	45	15.0	0
C	72	L. Kendricks	TE	3	37	12.3	0