Defense carries Rams again in 9-6 win over JetsBy RICH HAMMOND / STAFF WRITER
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Scoring touchdowns, apparently is overrated.
The Rams, for a second time this season, won a game in which they never celebrated in the end zone. The Rams used three field goals from Greg Zuerlein and some typically solid defense to beat the New York Jets 9-6 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
In good position to break their four-game losing streak against a struggling, hobbling opponent, the Rams (4-5) didn’t make it easy on themselves against the Jets (3-7).
They needed a field-flipping, 78-yard punt from Johnny Hekker in the fourth quarter to change the momentum. The Jets went three and out after that punt, and the Rams took over at their 48 with 11 minutes left in a 6-6 game.
The Rams picked up three first downs and got to the Jets’ 16, but then had to settle for Zuerlein’s 34-yard field goal with 6:52 remaining.
From there, the Rams’ defense held up. The Jets had a final chance, with the ball at their 23 with 2:55 remaining and no timeouts, but Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree came up with an interception to seal the win.
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