POST-DISPATCH
10/02/2005
Rams Giants
Grading the Rams after their 44-24 loss to the New York Giants:
Quarterback
Two late interceptions marred his day, but
Marc Bulger constantly was in a must-throw situation.
Grade: B minus
Running back
Early on, a tentative
Steven Jackson ran like a guy with a bruised sternum.
Grade: D
Receivers
Minus Isaac Bruce, career days by Shaun McDonald,
Dane Looker weren't enough.
Grade: B
Offensive line
Pass-blocking was surprisingly good for 62 attempts.
Grade: B
Defensive line
Not enough pressure on Eli Manning; not enough containment on Tiki Barber.
Grade: D
Linebackers
For the first time this season, linebackers weren't a factor on run defense.
Grade: D
Secondary
Gave four TD passes; Plaxico Burress had field day.
Grade: F
Special teams
Two good kickoff returns by Chris Johnson; two bad punts by Reggie Hodges.
Grade: C minus
Coaching
An ailing Mike Martz was just 48 hours removed from the hospital.
Grade: C
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