Rams Overcome by Cardinals, 19-13, in Overtime

Filed under Game Recap on November 6th, 2011

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Steven Jackson had a big day, but it wasn't enough to avoid a late defeat for the Rams against the Cardinals, 19-13, at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Sam Bradford finished 23 for 36 with 255 yards and one pick with no touchdowns. For the Cardinals, John Skelton wound up 20 for 35 with 222 yards passing, one touchdown and no interceptions.

Jackson was a key factor for the Rams, rushing for 130 yards on 29 carries in addition to one reception for 12 yards. Brandon Lloyd snagged five passes for 80 yards.

The St. Louis defense played well in the loss, giving up 70 yards rushing and 192 passing. They sacked Skelton three times.

Cardinals wide receiver Early Doucet churned out 78 receiving yards.

The Rams head to Cleveland next week to face the Browns (3-5) while the Cardinals go to Philadelphia to play the Eagles (3-4).

Rams Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
D+	68	S. Bradford	23	36	233	0	1

Cardinals Passing Leaders
Grade		Name	Comp	Att	Yds	TDs	Int
C+	79	J. Skelton	20	35	192	1	0

Rams Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
A	95	S. Jackson	RB	29	130	4.5	0
-	-	C. Williams	RB	3	17	5.7	0
D+	68	S. Bradford	QB	1	2	2.0	0

Cardinals Rushing Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Att	Yds	YdsA	TDs
C+	79	J. Skelton	QB	4	38	9.5	0
D+	68	B. Wells	RB	10	20	2.0	0
-	-	C. Taylor	RB	2	8	4.0	0

Rams Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	84	B. Lloyd	WR	5	80	16.0	0
B-	80	G. Salas	WR	7	59	8.4	0
C+	78	B. Gibson	WR	5	54	10.8	0

Cardinals Receiving Leaders
Grade		Name	P	Rec	Yds	YdsA	TDs
B	83	E. Doucet	WR	6	78	13.0	0
C+	77	A. Roberts	WR	5	55	11.0	0
C+	80	L. Fitzgerald	WR	4	43	10.8	1