2012 St. Louis Rams season: Difference between revisions

2012 St. Louis Rams season
Owner	Stan Kroenke
General manager	Les Snead
Head coach	Jeff Fisher
Home field	Edward Jones Dome
Results
Record	8–7–1
Division place	3rd NFC West
Playoff finish	did not qualify
← 2011 St. Louis Rams seasons 2013 →

The 2012 St. Louis Rams season is the team's 75th season in the National Football League, the 18th overall in St. Louis and the first under new head coach Jeff Fisher. Currently at 7-7-1, they have improved on their 2-14 record from 2011. In Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, the game ended in a 24-24 tie, the first tie in the NFL since 2008.

On January 2, 2012, Rams' owner Stan Kroenke fired coach Steve Spagnuolo and GM Billy Devaney after a 2-14 season, and their 10–38 record after three seasons.^[1] Former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher was signed to be the new head coach and Les Snead was hired to be the new general manager.

Round	Selection	Player	Position	College
1	14 [a]	Michael Brockers	DT	LSU
2	33	Brian Quick	WR	Appalachian State
	39	Janoris Jenkins	CB	North Alabama
	50 [b]	Isaiah Pead	RB	Cincinnati
3	65	Trumaine Johnson	CB	Montana
4	96	Chris Givens	WR	Wake Forest
5	150 [b]	Rokevious Watkins	OG	South Carolina
6	171	Greg Zuerlein	K	Missouri Western
7	209	Aaron Brown	LB	Hawaii
	252 [c]	Daryl Richardson	RB	Abilene Christian

NOTES

^{^[a]} The team traded their original first round pick (#2 overall) to the Washington Redskins for Washington's first and second round picks in 2012, along with Washington's first round picks in 2013 and 2014.^[2]

^{^[b]} Rams traded the 45th pick to the Bears for the 50th overall pick and the Bears 5th round pick (#150 overall)

^{^[c]} supplemental compensatory selection

Los Angeles Rams staff

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	Front office Owner/CEO – Stan Kroenke President – Kevin Demoff General manager – Les Snead Vice president of football administration – Tony Pastoors Director of football operations – Sophie Harlan Senior personnel executives – Brian Xanders and Ray Farmer Senior personnel advisor – Taylor Morton Assistant director of college scouting – Ted Monago Assistant director of pro scouting – John McKay Director of draft management – J. W. Jordan Director of player engagement – Jacques McClendon Football analyst – Andy Benoit Head coaches Head coach – Sean McVay Assistant head coach/defensive backs – Aubrey Pleasant Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator – Mike LaFleur Quarterbacks – Dave Ragone Running backs – Ron Gould Wide receivers – Eric Yarber Tight ends/pass game coordinator – Nick Caley Offensive line – Ryan Wendell Assistant offensive line – Zak Kromer Senior offensive assistant – Jerry Schuplinski Offensive assistant – Rob Calabrese Offensive assistant/pass game specialist – Nathan Scheelhaase			Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator – Chris Shula Defensive line/run game coordinator – Giff Smith Assistant defensive line – A.C. Carter Inside linebackers – Greg Williams Outside linebackers – Joe Coniglio Safeties – Chris Beake Defensive assistant – Mike Harris Senior defensive assistant – Sean Desai Special teams coaches Special teams coordinator – Chase Blackburn Assistant special teams – Chili Davis Game management coordinator – John Streicher Strength and conditioning Director of strength training and performance – Justin Lovett Assistant strength and conditioning – Dustin Woods → Coaching staff → Front office → More NFL staffs

Los Angeles Rams roster

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Quarterbacks 13 Stetson Bennett 11 Jimmy Garoppolo  9 Matthew Stafford  4 Dresser Winn Running backs 22 Blake Corum 21 Zach Evans 20 Ronnie Rivers 30 Boston Scott 23 Kyren Williams Wide receivers  5 Tutu Atwell 18 Tyler Johnson 10 Cooper Kupp 81 J. J. Laap 17 Puka Nacua 15 Demarcus Robinson 19 Xavier Smith  6 Drake Stoops 88 Jordan Whittington  3 Sam Wiglusz Tight ends 87 Davis Allen 82 Miller Forristall 89 Tyler Higbee 45 Neal Johnson 83 Nikola Kalinic 84 Hunter Long 86 Colby Parkinson

Offensive linemen 61 A. J. Arcuri T 73 Steve Avila C 60 Logan Bruss G 67 Justin Dedich C 69 Kevin Dotson G 79 Rob Havenstein T 77 Alaric Jackson T 72 Jonah Jackson G 62 Blake Larson T 66 KT Leveston G 50 Beaux Limmer C 68 Mike McAllister C 71 Warren McClendon T 63 Grant Miller G 70 Joe Noteboom G 57 Zachary Thomas T Defensive linemen 95 Bobby Brown III NT 90 Tyler Davis NT 98 Cory Durden DT 55 Braden Fiske DT 92 Anthony Goodlow DE 94 Desjuan Johnson DE 93 Tuli Letuligasenoa DE 52 Larrell Murchison DT 65 David Olajiga NT 91 Kobie Turner NT

Linebackers 54 Olakunle Fatukasi ILB 31 Nick Hampton OLB 97 Michael Hoecht OLB 35 Jake Hummel ILB 44 Brennan Jackson OLB 53 Ernest Jones ILB 32 Ochaun Mathis OLB 58 Elias Neal ILB 48 Omar Speights ILB 59 Troy Reeder ILB 56 Christian Rozeboom ILB 96 Keir Thomas OLB 51 Zach VanValkenburg OLB  8 Jared Verse OLB  0 Byron Young OLB Defensive backs  3 Kamren Curl S 14 Cobie Durant CB 34 Tanner Ingle S 43 John Johnson S 38 Shaun Jolly CB  1 Derion Kendrick CB 26 Kamren Kinchens S 37 Quentin Lake S 33 Cam Lampkin CB 46 Kenny Logan Jr. S 39 Jaylen McCollough S 41 Cameron McCutcheon CB 25 Jason Taylor II S  6 Tre Tomlinson CB 30 Josh Wallace CB 27 Tre'Davious White CB 24 Darious Williams CB 36 Charles Woods CB  2 Russ Yeast S Special teams 49 Tanner Brown K 42 Ethan Evans P 43 Joshua Karty K 47 Alex Ward LS

Rookies in italics Roster updated July 4, 2024 Depth chart Transactions 90 active → AFC rosters → NFC rosters

The Rams' preseason schedule was announced on April 4, 2012.

Week	Date	Kickoff	Opponent	Results		Game site	TV	NFL.com recap
				Final score	Team record
1	August 12	12:30 p.m. CDT	at Indianapolis Colts	L 3–38	0–1	Lucas Oil Stadium	KTVI	Recap
2	August 18	7:00 p.m. CDT	Kansas City Chiefs	W 31–17	1–1	Edward Jones Dome	KTVI	Recap
3	August 25	7:00 p.m. CDT	at Dallas Cowboys	L 19–20	1–2	Cowboys Stadium	KTVI	Recap
4	August 30	7:00 p.m. CDT	Baltimore Ravens	W 31–17	2–2	Edward Jones Dome	KTVI	Recap

Week	Date	Kickoff	Opponent	Results		Game site	TV	NFL.com recap
				Final score	Team record
1	September 9	12:00 p.m. CDT	at Detroit Lions	L 23–27	0–1–0	Ford Field	Fox	Recap
2	September 16	3:05 p.m. CDT	Washington Redskins	W 31–28	1–1–0	Edward Jones Dome	Fox	Recap
3	September 23	12:00 p.m. CDT	at Chicago Bears	L 6–23	1–2–0	Soldier Field	Fox	Recap
4	September 30	12:00 p.m. CDT	Seattle Seahawks	W 19–13	2–2–0	Edward Jones Dome	Fox	Recap
5	October 4	7:20 p.m. CDT	Arizona Cardinals	W 17–3	3–2–0	Edward Jones Dome	NFLN[a]	Recap
6	October 14	12:00 p.m. CDT	at Miami Dolphins	L 14–17	3–3–0	Sun Life Stadium	Fox	Recap
7	October 21	12:00 p.m. CDT	Green Bay Packers	L 20–30	3–4–0	Edward Jones Dome	Fox	Recap
8	October 28	12:00 p.m. CDT	New England Patriots	L 7–45	3–5–0	Wembley Stadium (London, England)	CBS	Recap
9	Bye
10	November 11	3:25 p.m. CST	at San Francisco 49ers	T 24–24 (OT)	3–5–1	Candlestick Park	Fox	Recap
11	November 18	12:00 p.m. CST	New York Jets	L 13–27	3–6–1	Edward Jones Dome	CBS	Recap
12	November 25	3:25 p.m. CST	at Arizona Cardinals	W 31–17	4–6–1	University of Phoenix Stadium	Fox	Recap
13	December 2	12:00 p.m. CST	San Francisco 49ers	W 16–13 (OT)	5–6–1	Edward Jones Dome	Fox	Recap
14	December 9	12:00 p.m. CST	at Buffalo Bills	W 15–12	6–6–1	Ralph Wilson Stadium	Fox	Recap
15	December 16	12:00 p.m. CST	Minnesota Vikings	L 22–36	6–7–1	Edward Jones Dome	Fox	Recap
16	December 23	12:00 p.m. CST	at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	W 28–13	7–7–1	Raymond James Stadium	Fox	Recap
17	December 30	3:25 p.m. CST	at Seattle Seahawks			CenturyLink Field	Fox

LEGEND

Bold indicates a division opponent.

^{^[a]} Simulcast locally on KPLR-TV.

 #  Blue/Red indicates the International Series game in London.

The Rams started their season on the road against the Lions. The Rams drew first blood in the first quarter with a 48-yard field goal from Greg Zuerlein to take a 3-0 lead for the only score of that quarter. The Lions then took a 7-3 lead with Joique Bell's 1-yard run for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter. The Rams responded with a 29-yard field goal from Zuerlein as they came up within a point 7-6 before on the Lions' next possession, Matthew Stafford was picked off by Cortland Finnegan and it was returned 31 yards for a touchdown as the Rams retook the lead 13-7. The Lions then responded with Jason Hanson kicking a 41-yard field goal to shorten the Rams' lead to 13-10 at halftime. After the break, the Lions scored first with Jason Hanson kicking a 45-yard field goal to tie the game 13-13 for the only score of the 3rd quarter. However, the Rams would move back into the lead in the 4th quarter with Brandon Gibson's 23-yard catch from Sam Bradford to make it 20-13. The Lions tied the game back up with Kevin Smith running for a touchdown from 5 yards out to tie the game 20-20. The Rams then retook the lead with Greg Zuerlein kicking a 46-yard field goal to make the score 23-20. Finally, on their last possession, the Lions moved down the field and Matthew Stafford found Kevin Smith on a 5-yard touchdown pass to make the final score 27-23 as the Rams would begin their season 0-1.

After a tough loss, the Rams returned home for a game against the Redskins. With the win, the team improved to 1-1. Before the game, the Rams were fined $20,000 for not reporting Steven Jackson's injury.^[3]

After defeating the Redskins at home, the Rams traveled on the road against the Bears. The Bears scored first in the first quarter with a 54-yard field goal from Robbie Gould to take a 3-0 lead for the only score of the quarter. In the 2nd quarter, the Bears increased their lead when Michael Bush scored a touchdown on a 5-yard run to make the score 10-0. The Rams responded with Greg Zuerlein's 56-yard field goal to shorten the lead to 10-3 at halftime. In the 3rd quarter, the Rams drew closer as Zuerlein kicked a 46-yard field goal to make the score 10-6 for the only score of the quarter. But in the 4th quarter, the Bears held on for victory as Gould kicked a 22-yard field goal to make it 13-6 then on the Rams' next possession, Sam Bradford would be intercepted by Major Wright who then returned it 45 yards for a touchdown to make it 20-6. Then finally, Robbie Gould kicked a 37-yard field goal to make the final score 23-6 as the Rams dropped to 1-2.

With the win, the Rams improved to 2-2. And 2-0 in home games.

With the win, the Rams improved to 3-2. This would also be the first time since 2006 the Rams have come at least a game above .500. Interestingly, the team was 3-0 at home and 0-2 in road games at this point of the season.

With the loss, the Rams fell to 3-3. Also, with the Seahawks' win over the Patriots, the team now sits at the bottom of the NFC West. The team was also 0-3 in road games.

With the loss, the Rams fell to 3-4 and suffered their first home loss of the season.

International Series

With the loss, the Rams fell to 3-5 on the season. The Rams traveled to London and were considered the home team in the 2012 International Series. The Rams' struggles continued as the team lost to the Patriots 45-7 heading into their bye week. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was able to have his way against the Rams' secondary, throwing touchdowns to four different Patriot wide receivers including two to ex-Ram Brandon Lloyd.

With their 3-game losing streak snapped, the Rams' record stood at 3-5-1 after the game ended in a 24-24 tie. This would be the first NFL tie game since 2008 when the Bengals and Eagles played to a 13-13 tie game. Also, this is the first tie game between the Rams and 49ers since 1968 when both teams played to a 20-20 tie game while the Rams were still in Los Angeles, thus this game becoming the first tie game between them and the Niners as the St. Louis Rams.

With the loss, the Rams fell to 3-6-1. Also, after going 3-0 in their first 3 home games, that record now sat at 3-3.

with the win, the Rams improved to 4-6-1 and swept the season series with the Cardinals.

With the win, the Rams improved to 5-6-1. After going into OT with the 49ers for the second time during the season, the Rams once again faced the threat of a tie. Luckily for the team, kicker Greg Zuerlein kicked a 54 yard field goal to seal the win for the Rams.

With the road win, the Rams improved their record to 6-6-1. The win was attributed to a late fourth quarter comeback drive by Rams quarterback Sam Bradford. The drive resulted in a touchdown reception by Brandon Gibson, bringing the score to 13-12. The Rams then scored a 2-point conversion on a quick pass to Danny Amendola, making the score 15-12 Rams. With under 2 minutes left in the game, the Bills attempted a comeback of their own, but came up short in what resulted in the Rams win.

With the loss, the Rams fell to a 6-7-1 record on the season. The Rams' loss came due to a stellar, over 200 yards rushing performance by Vikings Runningback Adrian Peterson, and by early mistakes by the Rams' offense. Also during the game, Steven Jackson rushed for 73 yards, making him only the 27th player in NFL history to have 10,000 rushing yards on his career.

NFC West
view talk edit	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	PF	PA	STK
(2) San Francisco 49ers	11	4	1	.719	3–2–1	7–4–1	397	273	W1
(5) Seattle Seahawks	11	5	0	.688	3–3	8–4	412	245	W5
St. Louis Rams	7	8	1	.469	4–1–1	6–5–1	299	348	L1
Arizona Cardinals	5	11	0	.313	1–5	3–9	250	357	L2

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