Marshal Faulk had motored for almost 90 yards, his best game as a reserve, and the St. Louis Rams were driving to what would have been a go-ahead score with over three minutes left in Sunday’s game against Philadelphia.
With Steven Jackson suffering from a hip injury, Faulk was thrown for a two-yard loss on fourth and 1 at the Eagles 36 with 3:14 remaining in the game.
Mysteriously, that would be Faulk’s last carry of the game.
After the fourth-down disaster, Faulk was visibly upset with coaches and fellow players on the Rams’ sideline. He was not injured, yet did not return for the Rams’ last drive of the game. Seldom-used Arlen Harris was in for the last drive, which failed, giving the Eagles a 17-16 victory.
Jackson reached 1,000 yards for the first time, while Faulk move past Marcus Allen for ninth place on the all-time rushing list. He now has 12,249 yards, topping Allen’s mark of 12,243.
Jackson had 62 yards on seven carries on the Rams’ opening drive, setting up a 26-yard field goal by Jeff Wilkins. However, he was injured late in the first half and did not return after half time.