Good times, bad times over 21 years at dome for Rams

“I think people are going to enjoy seeing something different”. Tampa Bay’s disappointing campaign has not deterred quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw for 182 yards versus the Saints to raise his season total to 3,059 – a franchise rookie record.TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network.

That win in the short term covers over plenty of cracks – head coach Jeff Fisher was booed during the pre-game introductions while the whole organisation continues to be distracted by an owner openly considering packing up and relocating back in the far more glamorous market of Los Angeles. They also enthusiastically chanted “Gurley!”

After five straight losses dropped the St. Louis Rams to a distant third in the NFC West standings, the organization decided something needed to be done to end their downward spiral. Case Keenum has been the recipient of two pointless stopgap starts, one a month ago against Baltimore and then last week against the Lions. Not only do the Bucs give up the 11th most points to wide receivers on the season, but also the Rams have shown they’re willing to get the ball into his hands in a variety of ways with him getting four carries against Detroit last week. The famed United Kingdom sportsbook is one of the best places to cast a bet on all National Football League games this season, as they have dozens of betting props available. McCoy paces the Bucs with seven sacks and 14 quarterback pressures. WEATHER: N/A COVERS POWER RANKINGS: Bucs (+1) + Rams (+5) + home field (-3.0) = Rams +1 WHAT CAPPERS SAY: “The Bucs lost SU at home on Sunday, likely dooming their playoff chances”. With another move potentially on the way, St. Louis is trying hard, again and at great cost, to hang onto the NFL. Austin has always been a speedster and it would be important to see him get involved early and often so that the Rams can keep things going.

Dave Tuley: If this game was on Sunday afternoon, I’m sure a lot of people would pass in regards to betting or even watching this matchup, but it certainly has our attention as a stand-alone game on Thursday night.

“Regardless of the position you’re playing it takes some time”, Fisher said.

– RAMS vs 49ERS, Oct. 22, 1995. “Our goal is to get back-to-back home wins in our final game here this year”. Busch Stadium and Matthews Dickey Boys Club were temporary game-day and team headquarters for the franchise while the dome and a practice facility were being built. He’s 25 yards shy of becoming the first Rams rookie to rush for 1,000 yards since Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis in 1993.

VERMEIL’S TEAM: There was no warning the giddy times were coming.

Though the Rams are taking on a Buccaneers passing defense that ranks just 24th against the pass according to our Adjusted Defensive Passing NEP metrics, don’t expect Keenum to light it up on Thursday.