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The Rams came out scorching, going up 10-3 on the strength of a CB Trumaine Johnson interception return for a touchdown. In the second quarter, a RB Todd Gurley rushing touchdown and a QB Jared Goff to WR Cooper Kupp touchdown connection put the the Rams way ahead.
Not much changed in the second half, although the Colts did get a RB Marlon Mack rushing touchdown. They would go on to lose 46-9 to the Rams however. With that, we give you our PFF exclusive takeaways from the contest for each team.
Top 5 Grades:
DB Lamarcus Joyner, 93.1 overall grade
CB Trumaine Johnson, 89.8 overall grade
T Rob Havenstein, 81.4 overall grade
EDGE Ethan Westbrooks, 81.0 overall grade
G Jamon Brown, 80.8 overall grade
Performances of Note:
QB Jared Goff, 80.7 overall grade
This was as good as Goff has looked in the pros. You can debate how easy the Colts made it for him but there’s no doubt he looked more comfortable than at any point in his rookie year. He spread the ball out to what suddenly looks an exciting trio of receivers and showed a willingness to work it downfield with eight attempts over 10 yards in the air, going four-of-five on his deep ball attempts.
WR Cooper Kupp, 75.8 overall grade
It could have been a better day for Kupp, who dropped a gimme and then got flagged in a bad series for him. But that shouldn’t take away from the fact he was the most targeted receiver by Goff and got down the field for two deep ball grabs. To say he hit the ground running would be something of an understatement and the Colts had a tough time getting close to this savvy route runner. 3.17 yards per route run currently leads all rookies and is fifth most of all receivers for the week.
DB Lamarcus Joyner, 93.1 overall grade
Joyner had a stellar outing against Colts’ backup QB Scott Tolzien. Joyner was targeted four times in coverage, and he came away with an interception returned for a touchdown, a pass breakup, and allowed just one catch for a measly three yards.
CB Trumaine Johnson, 89.8 overall grade
Johnson found similar success in coverage against the Colts’ offense. He came away with an interception of his own, and gave up two passes on five targets. Johnson and Joyner combined to allow just two catches for 24 yards to WR T.Y. Hilton on six targets, including both interceptions.
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Agamemnon
