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Payton, Loomis, Vitt will attend Chargers-Saints game Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com When is a suspension not a suspension? When the NFL says it isn’t. A week after the NFL inexplicably unshunned Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, allowing him to attend the game between Seattle and St. Louis, the league has granted permission …
	Rams updates: Jackson questionable, Sims out Oct 3, 2012 stltoday.com Running back Steven Jackson (groin) and left tackle Wayne Hunter (knee) are listed as questionable for the Rams' Thursday night game with Arizona at the Edward Jones Dome.
	Thursday Matchup: Cardinals vs. Rams Oct 3, 2012 Benjamin Hoffman, nytimes.com A choice between a team with a suffocating defense and one with a reliable placekicker.
	Rams kicker “Young G.Z.” earns NFC special teams player of week Oct 3, 2012 Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Rams rookie placekicker Greg Zuerlein has been a sort of underground, early-season sensation. He’s been booming long kicks left and right, and along the way earned nicknames ranging from “Legatron” to “Young G.Z.” We like Young G.Z. the best. Fo…
	Zuerlein earns NFC's special teams honor Oct 3, 2012 stltoday.com Rams rookie place-kicker Greg "The Leg" Zuerlein has been named NFC special teams player of the week. Zuerlein went four-for-four on field attempts in last Sunday's 19-13 victory over Seattle,…
	Award reflects game-changing dynamics Oct 3, 2012 ESPN.com The NFL has named St. Louis Rams rookie Greg Zuerlein its special-teams player of the week for the NFC. No surprise there. Zuerlein connected from 24, 48, 58 and 60 yards during the Rams' 19-13 victory over Seattle in Week 4. He has made all 12 attempts…
	Skelton fully participates in practice on Tuesday Oct 3, 2012 Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Cardinals quarterback John Skelton may not be back to 100 percent after suffering a Week One ankle injury, but he’s getting closer. Skelton fully participated in practice on Tuesday, two days before the team’s Week Five game against the Rams. Also ful…
	Steven Jackson practiced for Rams on Tuesday Oct 3, 2012 Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com …
	2012 NFL Week Five Preivew – Arizona at St.Louis Oct 3, 2012 Matt Loede, ramsgab.com Week five of the 2012 season kicks off with a NFC West battle, as the undefeated Arizona Cardinals head to St.Louis to take on the .500 Rams in what could be a very entertaining game. Not many people are talking about the Cards despite being one of thre…
	Pass defense leading the way for the Rams Oct 3, 2012 stltoday.com Entering Thursday night's game with Arizona, the Rams are second in the NFL with eight interceptions.