Las Vegas Review-Journal

LOS ANGELES RAMS 37,TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 32

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At Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida ■ RECAP: Case Keenum passed for the Rams’ first touchdown since the franchise’s return to Los Angeles, and Todd Gurley rushed for two 1-yard scores to power the Rams (2-1) over Tampa Bay (1-2).

The Rams, without a touchdown in the first two games, also scored on Ethan Westbrooks’ 77-yard fumble return and Tavon Austin’s 43-yard reception in the fourth quarter before thunder and lightning caused a 69-minute weather delay with two minutes remaining.

Keenum completed 14 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two TDs, though his intercepti­on was returned 38 yards for a first-quarter TD by Bucs linebacker Kwon Alexander. Before the TD to Austin for a late 11-point lead, Keenum got the Rams on track early with a 44-yard TD pass to Brian Quick.

The defense did its part, too, holding off Jameis Winston’s bid to rally the Bucs in the closing seconds. Tampa Bay forced a punt after the lightning delay and drove from its 44 to the Rams 15 in 1:42 before Winston threw two incompleti­ons and was tackled by Robert Quinn after a 10-yard run on the final play. Winston looked tentative and never really took off full speed on the play, apparently still hoping to throw the ball after he crossed the line scrimmage. Winston threw for 405 yards and three TDs. ■ “Anytime you can get out there and have success early, it kind of settles you down as an offense.” — Keenum

■ Rams at Cardinals (-9½), 1:25 p.m. Sunday; Broncos (-2½) at Buccaneers, 1:05 p.m. Sunday

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