ESPN Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss rewards rookie running back David Johnson for his big day stepping in for Chris Johnson while Rams reporter Nick Wagoner credits punter Johnny Hekker for a productive performance.
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Already without starter Greg Zuerlein because of a right groin injury, the St. Louis Rams found themselves digging even deeper than they could have imagined into their kicking depth chart just before Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Moments before kickoff, Rams kicker Zach Hocker strained a quadriceps. When informed of Hocker's ailment, Rams coach Jeff Fisher went scouring for a replacement.