Game 1: Rams 33, Colts 10

We'll start Preseason Challenge 2011 off the right way, with a RamView.

The Rams cashed in early interceptions and short fields into a big lead and never looked back, winning 33-10. The defense recorded three interceptions and Josh Brown ended halftime with a 60-yard FG.

Player of the game: Rams rookie TE Lance Kendricks, who caught 5 passes for 47 yards and a TD, and looked for all the world like the most potent weapon the Rams have had at TE in at least the past 10 years.

What did we learn: Honestly, not a lot. We already knew the Colts could give a crap about preseason games, and it showed. That's also a team that desperately needs to stay healthy this season, based on the poor depth they showed last night. The Rams scored 33, but we still know squat about the offense, because the QBs checked down all night.

I guess we know the Rams have taken a successful first step toward implementing Josh McDaniels' offense, and the Colts really, really, really need Peyton Manning healthy.

Up next: If I get nothing else accomplished in this year's challenge, it'll be to make sure I get the Rams' NFC West opponents scouted. So I'll next move back to Thursday night's Seahawks-Chargers game.

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