Rams tape review: Loss to the Falcons was ugly in so many ways

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A Rams fan joins a chorus of “boos” as they express their disappointment in the team during the first half of a 42-14 loss to Atlanta. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. strips the ball from Rams quarterback Jared Goff, subsequently returning the fumble for a touchdown during the third quarter.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Coach Jeff Fisher leaves the field after the Rams’ 42-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 11 at the Coliseum.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Referee Clete Blakeman checks on Jared Goff,of the Los Angeles Rams, after he took a hit during their blowout loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Jared Goff apears to be shaken up after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams Coach Jeff Fisher checks quarterback Jared Goff, who had just run for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99), trying to reach around Atlanta’s Tom Compton to reach running back Terron Ward, is going to his third Pro Bowl. (Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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The ball pops up in the air after Rams receiver Kenny Britt can’t make a catch. Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (not pictured) intercepted the ball after the ricochet. (Shotgun Spratling / Los Angeles Times)

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Jared Goff is wrapped up by Falcons Ra’Shede Hageman during second half.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams Lance Kendricks looks downfield after breaking the tackle of Falcons Deion Jones.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams receiver Brian Quick hauls in a long pass over Falcons cornerback Deji Olatoye for an apparent touchdown in the fourth quarter at the Coliseum. The play was nullified as Quick was penalized for offensive pass interference.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams safety Maurice Alexander is knocked cold after he delivers a helmet to helmet tackle on Falcons receiver Nick Williams during third quarter action.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons safety Ricardo Allen intercepts a first quarter pass from Rams quarterback Jared Goff.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams Trumaine Johnson prays for Maurice Alexander after he collided with a Falcons player.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams safety Maurice Alexander is examined on the field after apparently losing consciousness after a helmet to helmet blow against Falcons receiver Nick Williams.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff hangs his head as Falcons lineback Vic Beasley Jr. returns his fumble for a third quarter touchdown.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff fumbles the ball as he’s sacked by Rams linebacker Vic Beasley Jr., who recoverd the ball and returned it for a third-quarter touchdown.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley Jr. avoids a tackle attempt by Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein as he returns a fumble 21 yards for a touchdown.

(Shotgun Spratling / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams receiver Brian Quick is upended near the goal line by Falcons cornerback Brian Poole after making a catch during a third quarter.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Tevin Coleman, Mike Jordan, Maurice Alexander

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Falcons running back Tevin Coleman is dragged down by Rams defensive back Mike Jordan as safety Maurice Alexander closes in on the play during third quarter action.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams defensive back Mike Jordan makes a tackle against Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel.

(Shotgun Spratling / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by Falcons linebacker Philip Wheeler during third-quarter action.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons running back Tevin Coleman heads toward the end zone on a six-yard reception to give Atlanta a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. (Shotgun Spratling / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams running back Todd Gurley twists out of the grasp of Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux during third-quarter action.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons tight end Levine Toilolo jumps over Rams safety T.J. McDonald after a reception during the first half.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons linebacker Deion Jones intercepts a pass by Jared Goff during second-quarter play.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrates with teammate Brooks Reed after scoring on a 33-yard interception return during the second quarter.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons receiver Justin Hardy scores on a three-yard reception against Rams defensive back Mike Jordan on Atlanta’s first offensive play after L.A. fumbled the opening kickoff.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Rams returner Michael Thomas fumbles the opening kickoff, with the Falcons eventually recovering the ball on the three-yard line.

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan leads a team huddle before taking the field against the Rams.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

By Matt Wilhalme

Dec. 13, 2016 7:30 AM PT

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The Rams guaranteed themselves their 10th straight losing season with a loss to the Falcons, 42-14, on Sunday at the Coliseum.

Each week we take a look at what worked, what didn’t and some things you might have missed.

What: Falcons WR Justin Hardy scores on a three-yard catch

Down: First and goal

Time: 14:50 left in first quarter

Second-year receiver Justin Hardy (16) gives rookie reserve cornerback Mike Jordan (35), playing for injured veteran E.J. Gaines, a shake at the line and catches a dart to his back shoulder to begin the Falcons’ rout of the Rams.

What: Rams QB Jared Goff throws his first pick-six

Down: First and 15

Time: 8:54 left in second quarter

Deion Jones (45) is a rookie but here he makes a veteran move and reads Jared Goff’s eyes. Despite the short drop, Goff stares down receiver Kenny Britt (18), making it all to easy for Jones, though the linebacker does make an athletic grab before putting Atlanta up 21-0.

What: Falcons WR Taylor Gabriel scores on a 64-yard catch and run

Down: First and 10

Time: 13:18 in third quarter

The Falcons attack the Rams’ defense here with a big throw over the middle to Taylor Gabriel (18). The Rams bite on the play action and get caught looking inside as Gabriel sprints past every defender to the end zone for an easy score.

What: Rams RB Todd Gurley gets into the end zone in garbage time

Down: Third and goal

Time: 14:57 left in fourth quarter

The hero of this play has to be guard Rodger Saffold (76), who turns to his right and moves the line to create a hole for Todd Gurley (30) to run through. Also of note is what might be the first uncalled hold of the season on left tackle Greg Robinson (73).

What: Goff takes an unnecessary hit in garbage time for a touchdown

Down: Third and goal

Time: 2:44 left in the fourth quarter

The play call here is dubious. A zone read for the No. 1 overall pick with less than three minutes left in a blowout. Goff (16) sends the defense left with the fake handoff and goes right only to be high-lowed by linebacker De’Vondre Campbell (59) and cornerback Deji Olatoye (30).

matt.wilhalme@latimes.com

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