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    Rams need to run Saints out of St. Louis

    The Saints have allowed over 170 yards per game on the ground in the first two weeks. The Rams need to take advantage of this weakness and make sure that Faulkson (the Faulk/Jackson two headed attack) gets at least 30 carries. If the Rams can establish the running game, it will take the pressure off Bulger, and give him time to find Holt and Bruce, who should be able to get open against the Saints secondary. It will also keep the defense off, and the Saints still dangerous offense, off the field.

    Time to pound it out!
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    Re: Rams need to run Saints out of St. Louis

    After the day Kevin Barlow had against the Saints, there's no reason why Faulk shouldn't be able to touch the ball 25+ times for 100+ yards and at least one TD.

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      Re: Rams need to run Saints out of St. Louis

      agreed, id really like us to get the running game going. what i really want to see is our D cause a turnover!!

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        Re: Rams need to run Saints out of St. Louis

        Originally posted by AvengerRam
        The Saints have allowed over 170 yards per game on the ground in the first two weeks. The Rams need to take advantage of this weakness and make sure that Faulkson (the Faulk/Jackson two headed attack) gets at least 30 carries. If the Rams can establish the running game, it will take the pressure off Bulger, and give him time to find Holt and Bruce, who should be able to get open against the Saints secondary. It will also keep the defense off, and the Saints still dangerous offense, off the field.

        Time to pound it out!
        Absolutely. New Orleans has had a lot of trouble keeping their defense off the field. Their D has averaged 70 plays per game. Only Detroit (70.5) averages more. They are 29th in yards given up. They are 27th in first downs given up. They are 17th in third down %. Their defense is on the field for 54.6% of the game, good for 26th.

        As bad as our D has looked, we rank higher than the Saints in every one of these categories.
        The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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