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Rams score twice on special teams, beat Jaguars 27-17

Los Angeles Rams' Pharoh Cooper, left, runs for a touchdown on a kickoff past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Peyton Thompson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Los Angeles Rams' Pharoh Cooper, left, runs for a touchdown on a kickoff past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Peyton Thompson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Los Angeles Rams' Pharoh Cooper, left, runs for a touchdown on a kickoff past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Peyton Thompson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

By Associated Press 4 min read

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Los Angeles Rams have won games with offensive prowess, defensive stops and Greg Zuerlein’s leg.

Now, they can add special teams to the list.

Pharoh Cooper returned the opening kickoff 103 yards, one of two special teams touchdowns that helped the Rams beat the up-and-down Jacksonville Jaguars 27-17 on Sunday.

The Rams (4-2) also blocked a punt for a score – Malcolm Brown returned the loose ball 8 yards in a pile of teammates – and improved to 3-0 on the road for the first time since 2001.

“When I hit that sideline, I just took off and prayed that I didn’t get caught,” Cooper said. “We had a great day in special teams. … Special teams play is something we all take pride in and you can tell it really shows.”