What we learned from Rams' 37-32 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What we have learned Rams 37-32 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Rams know how to deal with weather delays

For the second time in three years, the Rams won a close game at Raymond James Stadium after going in a time period.

70 minutes late Sunday eclipsed the 51 minutes of the first half wait they endured in 2014 during a 19-17 victory.

The delay due to lightning in the 37-32 victory on Sunday came at a critical time.

The Rams had a third down to their five-yard line with two minutes. They do not convert, but they hung on to win with defensive end Robert Quinn.


Case Keenum may cause touched readers

Rams Jersey quarterback came into the game 0-for-eight quarters, only points of the team to come on field goals Greg Zuerlein.

Kwon Alexander returned an interception for a touchdown in the first quarter, but remained Keenum asked and did not commit another turnover.



Tavon Austin needs to exercise better judgment

The Buccaneers pulled within five points with just over two minutes.

Instead of letting the rebound ensuing kickoff through the end zone, which would have given the Rams the ball at the 25 yard line, Austin caught at one and the Buccaneers approached him at six .

Gurley ran for three yards, but Keenum stumbled and lost four. This put the Rams in a third and 11-position five.

Punter Johnny Hekker finally helped erase the mistake of Austin booming a punt 64 yards that forced Tampa Bay to begin his final drive at its 44.

The defensive line has depth

End William Hayes left the game briefly because of an ankle injury, attack Michael Brockers sitting on some series and end Eugene Sims was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.

But Ethan Westbrooks came with a great return fumble 77 yards for a touchdown. And tackles Cam Thomas and Dominique Easley contributed.

End Robert Quinn, who forced the fourth Seattle Russell Wilson to fumble in week 2, Jameis Winston forced to do the same, giving Westbrooks his opportunity to score.

Quinn also ran down Winston that the time to preserve the win.

Tackle Aaron Donald deflected two passes.

Punter Johnny Hekker is among the most valuable players of the Rams

Hekker averaged 51.2 yards for his five kicks and put two inside the 20.

He forced the Buccaneers to begin a possession to the line eight yards. Tampa Bay has three and out and the Rams came back with a drive that Zuerlein ended with a field goal.

With Carson Palmer, Larry Fitzgerald and company to come next to Arizona, the Rams need cornerback E. J. Gaines to return from injury.