The Los Angeles Rams finally scored on an opening possession, either half, for the first time this season, pulling ahead 14-13 against the Buffalo Bills thanks to Blake Corum’s 1-yard touchdown run early in the second half. It’s a huge moment for an offense that has struggled to get going from the jump all year long.
The Score That Broke Their Season-Long Drought
This game-changing drive kicked off after returner Alex Bachman took a kickoff 32 yards, setting the Rams up at their own 40-yard line. From there, Matthew Stafford led a nine-play, 60-yard march downfield. Stafford has been solid, hitting 21 of 30 passes for 144 yards with one touchdown so far tonight. This clutch drive finished with Blake Corum powering in from the 1-yard line, finally putting the Rams ahead 14-13 and getting that first opening possession score of the season.
Tyler Higbee’s Rollercoaster Drive
But man, this drive was a rollercoaster, especially for tight end Tyler Higbee. Talk about a redemption arc! First, he gets flagged for a false start on a crucial fourth-and-1 from the Buffalo 35. That’s a huge gut punch, right? But Higbee didn’t let it shake him. On the very next play, now facing fourth-and-6, he makes a massive 10-yard catch to keep the chains moving. And he wasn’t done! Higbee later drew a 17-yard pass interference penalty on Buffalo’s Cole Bishop right in the end zone, practically gift-wrapping that short-yardage touchdown run for Corum.
This kind of resilience, especially after a season of struggling on opening drives, could be a real turning point for the Rams. They’re up 14-13, but there’s a whole second half to play.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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