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Austin, Gurley lead Rams past Buccaneers, 31-23

St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley, left, runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston tries to make the tackle during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson) St. Louis Rams running back Todd Gurley, left, runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end William Gholston tries to make the tackle during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

By Associated Press December 17, 2015 1 min read

ST. LOUIS (AP) – Tavon Austin scored twice, Todd Gurley topped 1,000 yards rushing and the Rams beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 on Thursday night in what could be the franchise’s final game in St. Louis.

The 31st-ranked offense had an inspired effort in front of another half-filled but spirited Edward Jones Dome crowd, rolling to a 21-3 halftime lead behind two touchdown passes by Case Keenum.

Fans chanted “Keep Our Rams! Keep Our Rams!” and carried signs, one of them reading “We Don’t Need Kroenke, We Just Want our Rams.”

Owner Stan Kroenke, who wants to move the Rams (6-8) to Los Angeles, attended the finale but kept a low profile.

Jameis Winston threw two touchdown passes in a big fourth quarter and finished with a career-best 363 yards passing for Tampa Bay (6-8).

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