National Football League

Rams-Lions Capsule

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 3:08 p.m. ET

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LOS ANGELES (3-2) at DETROIT (2-3)

Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox

OPENING LINE - Lions by 3

RECORD VS. SPREAD - Rams 3-2, Lions 2-3

SERIES RECORD - Rams lead 43-40-1

LAST MEETING - Rams beat Lions 21-14, Dec. 13, 2015

LAST WEEK - Rams lost to Bills 30-19; Lions beat Eagles 24-23

AP PRO32 RANKING - Rams No. 18, Lions No. 20

RAMS OFFENSE - OVERALL (32), RUSH (28), PASS (30).

RAMS DEFENSE - OVERALL (18), RUSH (28), PASS (14).

LIONS OFFENSE - OVERALL (19), RUSH (23), PASS (13).

LIONS DEFENSE - OVERALL (24), RUSH (21), PASS (23).

STREAKS, STATS AND NOTES - Rams RB Todd Gurley averaged career-high 8.75 yards per carry, running 16 times for 140 yards and two TDs in last year's win over Lions in St. Louis. ... DT Aaron Donald had career-high three sacks last season against Detroit and has two sacks in last two games this year. ... Rams fly to London after game in Detroit for next week's game against Giants. ... Rams QB Case Keenum threw two TDs in each of last two road games, wins over Arizona and Tampa Bay. ... Rams WR Tavon Austin had career-high seven receptions, 59 yards receiving, and 26 yards rushing on three carries last week against Buffalo. ...Rams LB Mark Barron has eight-plus tackles in last four games and interception against Cardinals and vs. Buccaneers. ... Lions snapped three-game skid with win over previously undefeated Philadelphia. ... Detroit QB Matthew Stafford threw three TDs last week for third time this season. ... Lions RB Theo Riddick had two TD receptions last week for second time this season. ... WR Anquan Boldin has TD catch last three games against Rams and more TD catches (10) against them than vs. any other team. ... Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah (ankle) expected to play after missing three-plus games. ... Detroit CB Darius Slay voted NFC defensive player of week after making victory-sealing interception against Eagles and forcing fumble. ... Fantasy Tip: Gurley set up to run more than 100 yards for first time this season against line likely without DT Haloti Ngata (shoulder) and lackluster LBs without DeAndre Levy (quadriceps, knee).

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