The Rams celebrate a blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Hunter Long against the Bills.
(Gregory Bull / Associated Press)
In the second quarter, linebacker Jacob Hummel blocked a punt, and tight end Hunter Long scooped the ball and returned it 22 yards for his first career touchdown.
Hummel said that coaches “found something in their protection” that the Rams could exploit.
“I just happened to be the guy that comes free,” he said.
When the Bills presented the look the Rams wanted, “it was just a matter of how they were going to block and who was going to be the guy who wound up being free,” Hummel said.
“You’ve just got to expect you’re going to be the one,” he said, “and make the most of it.”
Punter Ethan Evans punted well but kicker Joshua Karty is still searching for consistency.
Karty kicked a 22-yard field goal in the second quarter, but in the fourth he missed an extra-point attempt that would have given the Rams a 10-point lead with just under 2 minutes left. Instead, the Rams led 44-35, leaving room for the Bills to possibly win with a touchdown and field goal.
