The Rams attempted to reach a playoff berth for the first time since their 2004 season, but were officially eliminated in their loss against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15.
Despite the lack of stability at the position, the Rams defeated both defending conference champions, Super Bowl participants, and 2014 division winners, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos, plus also shutting out two teams in consecutive weeks: the Oakland Raiders and Washington Redskins.
Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve The season took a turn for the worst when starting QB Sam Bradford tore his ACL against the Cleveland Browns on August 23.
St. Louis got off to a grim start as the visiting Vikings dominated throughout, with the Rams' only points coming on a pair of field goals by kicker Greg Zuerlein.
Already missing starting quarterback Sam Bradford for the year with another knee injury suffered during the preseason, the Rams lost several more starters during the game; defensive end Chris Long was hampered by an ankle injury which forced him to miss two months, and new starting quarterback Shaun Hill was knocked out of the game with an injured quadriceps just before halftime.
But the visiting Cowboys responded in the second half, including a Tony Romo touchdown pass to Dez Bryant for 68 yards early in the third period which stunned the St. Louis home crowd.
Following the early bye week, the Rams trailed 34–7 late in the third quarter against the host Eagles, but stormed back with 21 unanswered points.
Wide receiver Brian Quick caught five passes for 87 yards and two TDs, while safety T.J. McDonald had 10 tackles to lead the St. Louis defense.
Hosting the 49ers on Monday Night, the Rams, sporting their 1999 throwbacks, welcomed back "The Greatest Show on Turf" at halftime, and took a 14-0 lead on a 1-yard Benny Cunningham touchdown run and tight end Lance Kendricks catching a 22-yard TD reception from quarterback Austin Davis.
Hoping to rebound from the heartbreaking Monday Night loss at home, the Rams managed to squeeze past the defending Super Bowl champions, 28–26.
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein converted five field goals (22, 29, 37, 53, 55) and was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
The Rams looked to go 2–1 against AFC West opponents, but couldn't flick the switch this time thanks to the Chargers' Philip Rivers' late game heroics and the San Diego defense, which intercepted a pass from Shaun Hill at the goal line in the game's final minute as he attempted a game-winning touchdown pass.
St. Louis cornerback Janoris Jenkins returned an interception 99 yards for a touchdown (tying a team record set by Johnnie Johnson in 1980.
Rams fans coming from Southern California showed up in impressive numbers for the game, and many who attended were seen holding up signs involving a possible return to Los Angeles.
Amid the "Hands Up" controversy, the Rams defense obliterated the Raiders and struggling new quarterback Derek Carr all game long.
The Rams wrapped up their 2014 home schedule, facing their fourth and final NFC East opponent, the Giants, led by new wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Tempers flared later in the game as a sideline brawl escalated after a late hit on Beckham, drawing 3 ejections to Giants' Damontre Moore and Preston Parker and Rams' defensive end William Hayes.