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Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:21 pm EST

Rams end 17-game winless streak

By Doug Farrar

The Detroit Lions have now put an end to two unbelievable losing streaks this season -- their own, and St. Louis'. It was 19 straight losses for the Lions before they beat the Redskins in Week 3, and they haven't won since. The Rams last won a game on October 19, 2008, beating the Brad Johnson(notes)-led Cowboys, 34-14. Since then, they've barely ever been competitive, especially in the 2009 season. They lost by two to Washington and hung with the Jaguars until overtime, but they've also lost games this season by scores of 28-0, 35-0, and 42-6. But today, at Detroit's Ford Field, the Rams finally stopped their epic losing streak by beating the Lions, 17-10 for the first win of the Steve Spagnuolo era.

It wasn't pretty at all. Safety James Butler(notes) gave the Lions their first two points by returning a Matt Stafford interception out of the end zone, then getting pushed back into the end zone for a safety. The only passing touchdown came from the rocket arm of kicker Josh Brown(notes), who hit fullback Daniel Fells(notes) for a 36-yard score on a fake field goal near the end of the first half. Steven Jackson finally met the end zone with the winning touchdown on a 25-yard run with 1:38 left in the game -- and that was the first rushing touchdown the Rams have scored all year! Jackson has been great all season, and he kept that up today, gaining 149 yards on 22 carries. But points have been an issue. When Fells scored his touchdown in the first half, his three on the season matched the total for all of his offensive teammates combined. Even after this victory, St. Louis' point differential of -144 is by far the NFL's worst; Cleveland's -131 is the only differential that's close.

But a win is a win is a win, and the Rams were long overdue -- no team should have to go through the equivalent of an entire season (plus!) without a win. They now have a bye, then three straight home games. That's the good news. The bad news is that they start that home stretch with the Saints and Cardinals, before easier teams like the Seahawks (who actually beat the Rams, 28-0, in the season opener) come calling.

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  1. SeanP
    1. Posted by SeanP Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:37 pm EST

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    With the Rams winning, who owns the current most-losses-in-a-row record?
  2. ed f
    2. Posted by ed f Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:46 pm EST

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    Even though it was a win, their offensive coordinator {Linehan} called a better game than ours did. Time after time they tried running Lackson up the gut or to the left even though we all know how good he is to the right. They also called a quick pass to the left about a gazillion times and I don't remember seeing a single time work. Where is the imagination on offense? Like I said, at least it's a win.
  3. Habte E
    3. Posted by Habte E Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:49 pm EST

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    fells is a Tight End not a fullback
  4. Isaac M
    4. Posted by Isaac M Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:53 pm EST

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    Maybe Josh Brown should start at QB... I mean, he's now the only passer who's won a game for them.
  5. Peter Griffin
    5. Posted by Peter Griffin Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:58 pm EST

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    nice
  6. Coach Isiah Thompson
    6. Posted by Coach Isiah Thompson Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:03 pm EST

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    A very reliable anonymous source has confirmed that the Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines football squad have decided to consolidate and become one team. Since both offenses cannot find the end zone and the defenses cannot stop an opposing team, it only made sense to send out the same units in an effort to save money in salaries and uniforms. When asked who would coach the new team, either Lion's coach Jim Schwartz or Michigan's coach Rich Rodriguez, both team's fans brilliantly pointed out what difference would it make. The newly merged team will debut next weekend with the new team motto of "easy peasy, lemon squeezy"!
  7. james v
    7. Posted by james v Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:16 pm EST

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    rams are still only #4 when it comes to losing streaks. Tampa had 26, and Detroit and Oakland are tied with 19 games each.
  8. steve
    8. Posted by steve Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:27 pm EST

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    the lions, Im done. I can no longer rute for a team that has whole heartedly givin up. You gave 3 QB's 2 arent 100%. wht dont you play the best option you have in drew stanton? trade the guy so he can become a player and not a skeleton on the side lines. I dont care if the lions win any more or go to the superbowl some day. im done. although not my favorite team i do live in the detroit area and always vote for the home team first................GO STEELERS !!!!!!
  9. tigers2424
    9. Posted by tigers2424 Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:30 pm EST

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    I know one thing everyone can agree on is "What were the Rams thinking when they got rid of Warner"?
  10. MOSScomeBACK2vikes
    10. Posted by MOSScomeBACK2vikes Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:04 pm EST

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    Tampa Bay now has 7 straight losses. They might not win a game this year
  11. marley_sanders
    11. Posted by marley_sanders Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:15 pm EST

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    Tamps Bay is now up to 11 losses in a row.
  12. marley_sanders
    12. Posted by marley_sanders Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:19 pm EST

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    Tampa lost their last four games last year. So they have lost 11 in a row.
  13. Barry B
    13. Posted by Barry B Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:45 pm EST

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    Tigers2424 - Don't you remember "the thumb"..?? But I agree. The Rams should have never given up on Warner but that was all Martz. I think they should have gone after him again last year after Kurt's trip to San Fran. The Rams definitely need a new quarterback. At some point this season I hope Spags gives Null some playing time.
  14. Jeff
    14. Posted by Jeff Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:51 pm EST

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    Well, in retrospective, losing Warner was a dumb move. I'd rather have him than one dimensional Bulger. The end of the Martz era and the Linehan era really screwed the franchise over. Granted what we see right now is partially the remains of what Linehan left, it's finally good to see a win come for Spags. He's worked hard for this moment, and it should only be a beginning. Once the Rams taste a win, they'll want more.
  15. Wizard
    15. Posted by Wizard Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:53 pm EST

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    Doug Farrar said: "no team should have to go through the equivalent of an entire season (plus!) without a win." Doug, are you seriously kidding me. I moved to Detroit in 1963 when I was 3. We have one stinking playoff win and more losses than you can count in my entire life. Every year it is the same story and it always goes back to one common key ingredient: William Clay Ford. Ane he mind you, is in the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. I do not get it? If any fan deserves better than the poor fans of the St. Loius Rams, it is the poor fans of the Detroit Lions. Make no mistake about it, my season ticket days are over and only when the rest of the fans decide to do the same, maybe Mr. Ford will be willing to do something about it. Heck, the NFL should force him to sell so they stop embarassing the league. I love listening to the TV pre-game talk shows - they almost all have just given up discussing this mockery of a team. If the year 1963 does not sink in let me re-phrase this, I will be 50 next year and since I was 3 we have never been to a Super Bowl and have no banners to hang from the rafters. None. Zip. Nada. Zilch! Sheesh :-(
  16. Johnny G
    16. Posted by Johnny G Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:03 pm EST

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    darn i dropped josh brown this week
  17. jenni
    17. Posted by jenni Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:22 pm EST

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    its not just bulger, we have no defense and no wide recivers(other than donnie avery) to throw to
  18. snakestikes66
    18. Posted by snakestikes66 Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:14 pm EST

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    now that loss last week is ok when you beat a team in the AFC East and next another one in New England .
  19. Realdeal
    19. Posted by Realdeal Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:17 pm EST

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    sorry but Donnie Avery sucks also
  20. Rick
    20. Posted by Rick Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:28 pm EST

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    Wizard..... Bill Sr doesn't need to sell the team. He just needs to turn it over to Bill Jr. In case you forgot, it was Junior's comment about getting rid of the GM...if it were up to him. Once he said that to the press, Bill Sr. didn't have any choice but to fire Millen. Bill Jr. seems to be the only one that really cares about having a winning team. Big Bill can retain ownership. He just needs to step out of the way and let Junior run things.
  21. ChrisH
    21. Posted by ChrisH Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:50 pm EST

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    TB 0-7
  22. A
    22. Posted by A Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:53 pm EST

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    Spags and Devaney take the first steps to correct the Linehan-Zygmunt era.
  23. southpaw
    23. Posted by southpaw Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:25 pm EST

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    Lions you suck i've been a fan for 30 years of dismal seasons and still we have another one. we are sick of it. mr ford put us out of our misery and dissolve the franchise. better yet give it to illitch please!!!!! go wings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. southpaw
    24. Posted by southpaw Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:35 pm EST

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    Wizard i agree, 2 of their first picks aren't even in the league any more. what does that tell ya? give it to the only winning francise owner in detroit thats not afraid to hire descent management that does what needs to be done to win. invest money in young and seasoned talent. if they do not perform get rid of them do not offer them another contract extension and this includes the coaches.

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