Rams Run Defense Comes Up Short Against RedskinsKristen Lago
After a strong defensive showing in Week 1, the Rams’ inability to stop the run against Washington on Sunday sealed their fate, falling 27-20. Although the visitors brought a reputation as a pass-first offense to L.A., Washington head coach Jay Gruden called a heavy dose of carries, as his club recorded 229 yards on the ground.
“We didn't stop the run [and] we didn't do what we needed to do to stop the run,” linebacker Alec Ogletree said. “We didn't do our job today and we have to give them credit on what they did, but also look at ourselves and fix our mistakes.”
Three Washington running backs finished with at least 67 yards rushing: Rob Kelley, Chris Thompson, and Samaje Perine. Kelley had 78 yards on 12 carries, Thompson 77 yards on three carries — with two touchdowns — and Perine recorded 67 yards on 21 carries. Kelley left the game with an injury to his ribs and did not return, but Thompson and Perine picked up where he left off.
“Coach Gruden was letting us know, ‘I’m going to run the ball. I’m going to give you guys the ball.’ His plan was to keep running it until we got it right,” Thompson said postgame. “We did enough to win.”
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