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- The Rams defeated the Colts 38-8, in their 43rd all-time meeting. Marks the Rams largest margin of victory since the Rams defeated the Falcons, 36-0, on October 13, 2003.
- The Rams are 3-1 against AFC opponents this season.
- The victory marks Coach Fisher’s 153 career win, he remains one win behind Tom Coughlin (154) as the Giants tallied a win today as well.
- QB Kellen Clemens completed nine-of-16 attempts for 247 yards two touchdown and a passer rating of 140.6, a new career high.
- Clemens established a new career long on a 57 yard touchdown pass to WR Tavon Austin, then topped it on an 81-yard pass also to Austin.
- WR/PR Tavon Austin notched a 98 yard punt return for a touchdown. The play ties for the third longest punt return of all-time in the NFL, behind the Rams’ own Robert Bailey’s 103 yard return, the Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson’s 99-yard return and ties with the Eagles’ Demarius Thomas’ return.
- The 98 yard return marks the second longest punt return in franchise history, behind Robert Bailey’s 103 yard return at New Orleans (10/23/94).
- Austin’s 145 punt return yards are the second-most in a single game in franchise history.
- Austin recorded a second score on a 57-yard reception from Clemens. Marked Austin’s third offensive touchdown of his career.
- Austin came up with his third score of the day on a career-long 81-yard touchdown reception from Clemens. Marks the Rams’ longest play from scrimmage this season.
- According to ESPN Stats and Info, Austin is the first Rams player with two touchdowns of 57-plus yards in game since Torry Holt in 2000 (First player in NFL with two touchdowns of 57-plus yards in game in 2013).
- Austin finished with 314 all-purpose yards (145 punt return, 138 receiving, 27 kickoff return and four yards rushing).
- According to Elias Sports, Austin is the third player in NFL history with three touchdowns of 55 yards or longer in a game.
- The last time the Rams had a player with three touchdowns was RB Steven Jackson vs. Dallas (10/19/08).
- RB Zac Stacy registered a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Gives Stacy back-to-back games with at least one rushing touchdown. Stacy has tallied three-of-three rushing scores for the Rams. Stacy finished with 26 attempts for 62 yards.
- RB Benny Cunningham rushed seven times for a team-leading 72 yards.
- DE Robert Quinn sacked Colts’ QB Andrew Luck for a loss of 13 yards, causing him to fumble. DE Chris Long picked up the fumble and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown. Marks Long’s first career touchdown.
- Quinn added a second sack on Luck to push his season total to 12.0 sacks this season, setting a new season-high. Last year Quinn finished with 10.5 sacks.
- C. Long tallied a sack on Luck for a loss of nine yards. Gives Long 6.5 sacks this season and 48.5 career.
- CB Trumaine Johnson intercepted Luck in the endzone for a touchback. Marks his second interception of the season and fourth career.
- LB James Laurinaitis intercepted Luck and returned it nine yards. Marks his second interception of the season and ninth career.
- LB Will Witherspoon recorded his first interception of the season and 14th career.
- DE Will Hayes intercepted Luck for his first interception of the season.
- The Rams’ four interceptions are a single game high for the 2013 season.
- According to press box statistics, Laurinaitis and CB Cortland Finnegan split the team lead in tackles each posting eight a piece.
- The Rams defense has collected 32 sacks and 26 points this season.
- The Rams defense limited the Colts to 18 rushing yards, the fourth lowest total in franchise history. Previously, the Rams held opponents to 1 (Chicago, 10/26/52), 6 (NYG, 11/12/89), and 8 (NYG, 9/30/84) yards rushing in a single game. Through the first three quarters, the Rams limited the Colts rushing attack to just five yards.
- The Rams allowed the Colts to convert just two-of- 12 third downs.
- K Greg Zuerlein kicked a 32-yard field goal.
- P Johnny Hekker punted five times for 242 yards, including a long of 61 yards. Hekker averaged 48.4 yards and tallied a 43.4 yard net average
Halftime Stats:
- The Rams defense did not allow the Colts’ to convert on third down in the first quarter.
- The Rams had a 28-0 lead going into the first half. The last time the Rams had a 28-point lead at half was in Atlanta on September 26, 1999.
- The Rams defense limited the Colts to 1-of-8 on third down, a 13 percent conversion rate.
- Marks the first time the Rams have held their opponent scoreless in the first half of play this season.
- The Rams are 3-1 against AFC opponents this season.
- The victory marks Coach Fisher’s 153 career win, he remains one win behind Tom Coughlin (154) as the Giants tallied a win today as well.
- QB Kellen Clemens completed nine-of-16 attempts for 247 yards two touchdown and a passer rating of 140.6, a new career high.
- Clemens established a new career long on a 57 yard touchdown pass to WR Tavon Austin, then topped it on an 81-yard pass also to Austin.
- WR/PR Tavon Austin notched a 98 yard punt return for a touchdown. The play ties for the third longest punt return of all-time in the NFL, behind the Rams’ own Robert Bailey’s 103 yard return, the Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson’s 99-yard return and ties with the Eagles’ Demarius Thomas’ return.
- The 98 yard return marks the second longest punt return in franchise history, behind Robert Bailey’s 103 yard return at New Orleans (10/23/94).
- Austin’s 145 punt return yards are the second-most in a single game in franchise history.
- Austin recorded a second score on a 57-yard reception from Clemens. Marked Austin’s third offensive touchdown of his career.
- Austin came up with his third score of the day on a career-long 81-yard touchdown reception from Clemens. Marks the Rams’ longest play from scrimmage this season.
- According to ESPN Stats and Info, Austin is the first Rams player with two touchdowns of 57-plus yards in game since Torry Holt in 2000 (First player in NFL with two touchdowns of 57-plus yards in game in 2013).
- Austin finished with 314 all-purpose yards (145 punt return, 138 receiving, 27 kickoff return and four yards rushing).
- According to Elias Sports, Austin is the third player in NFL history with three touchdowns of 55 yards or longer in a game.
- The last time the Rams had a player with three touchdowns was RB Steven Jackson vs. Dallas (10/19/08).
- RB Zac Stacy registered a 1-yard rushing touchdown. Gives Stacy back-to-back games with at least one rushing touchdown. Stacy has tallied three-of-three rushing scores for the Rams. Stacy finished with 26 attempts for 62 yards.
- RB Benny Cunningham rushed seven times for a team-leading 72 yards.
- DE Robert Quinn sacked Colts’ QB Andrew Luck for a loss of 13 yards, causing him to fumble. DE Chris Long picked up the fumble and returned it 45 yards for a touchdown. Marks Long’s first career touchdown.
- Quinn added a second sack on Luck to push his season total to 12.0 sacks this season, setting a new season-high. Last year Quinn finished with 10.5 sacks.
- C. Long tallied a sack on Luck for a loss of nine yards. Gives Long 6.5 sacks this season and 48.5 career.
- CB Trumaine Johnson intercepted Luck in the endzone for a touchback. Marks his second interception of the season and fourth career.
- LB James Laurinaitis intercepted Luck and returned it nine yards. Marks his second interception of the season and ninth career.
- LB Will Witherspoon recorded his first interception of the season and 14th career.
- DE Will Hayes intercepted Luck for his first interception of the season.
- The Rams’ four interceptions are a single game high for the 2013 season.
- According to press box statistics, Laurinaitis and CB Cortland Finnegan split the team lead in tackles each posting eight a piece.
- The Rams defense has collected 32 sacks and 26 points this season.
- The Rams defense limited the Colts to 18 rushing yards, the fourth lowest total in franchise history. Previously, the Rams held opponents to 1 (Chicago, 10/26/52), 6 (NYG, 11/12/89), and 8 (NYG, 9/30/84) yards rushing in a single game. Through the first three quarters, the Rams limited the Colts rushing attack to just five yards.
- The Rams allowed the Colts to convert just two-of- 12 third downs.
- K Greg Zuerlein kicked a 32-yard field goal.
- P Johnny Hekker punted five times for 242 yards, including a long of 61 yards. Hekker averaged 48.4 yards and tallied a 43.4 yard net average
Halftime Stats:
- The Rams defense did not allow the Colts’ to convert on third down in the first quarter.
- The Rams had a 28-0 lead going into the first half. The last time the Rams had a 28-point lead at half was in Atlanta on September 26, 1999.
- The Rams defense limited the Colts to 1-of-8 on third down, a 13 percent conversion rate.
- Marks the first time the Rams have held their opponent scoreless in the first half of play this season.