Ogletree has career-high 18 tackles vs. Washington

One of the few bright spots in the Rams' 24-10 loss to Washington was the play of outside linebacker Alec Ogletree. The third-year linebacker registered a career-high 18 tackles Sunday, including one tackle for loss.

The 18 tackles marked the highest total for a Rams defender since London Fletcher recorded 21 tackles on Sept. 23, 2001 in a 30-26 victory at San Francisco. That contest was the first game following the 9-11 terrorists attacks, with games the previous weekend postponed.

But in a game in which the Rams gave up six plays of 21 yards or more, Ogletree wasn't perfect. He was beaten in coverage by Washington tight end Jordan Reed on a third-and-5 conversion that covered 29 yards in…