The Rams’ offensive line was a major weakness in Friday night’s loss to the Texans, struggling to protect John Wolford and Bryce Perkins. The group also didn’t open up many running lanes, aside from the hole created on Trey Ragas’ late touchdown.
Bobby Evans was among the blockers who struggled, and it’s probably not a great sign that the fourth-year safety is playing as much as he is. Evans was on the field for every offensive snap Friday one of just two players (Jeremiah Kolone was the other) to play 100% of the snaps.
On defense, the Rams’ rookie cornerbacks, Decobie Durant and Derion Kendrick, got more playing time than they did in the preseason opener, and they made the most of their increased opportunities by combining for a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a sack and a pass breakup.
Here’s a look at the complete snap counts on each side of the ball.