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Clemens makes Rams debut, but offense sputters in 20-13 loss as Bengals defense has big day

Kellen Clemens is still getting to know his teammates. The stand-in quarterback did just about as well as could be expected running the NFL's worst offense.Making his first start in two years, Clemens was 25 of 36 for 229 yards and a late touchdown pass to Danario Alexander in the St. Louis Rams ' 20-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Clemens had only seven practices before stepping in for Sam Bradford and A.J. Feeley, both out with injuries.Bradford did not practice all week and missed his fourth start with a high left ankle sprain and Feeley was out for the second straight week with a fractured thumb. Enter Clemens, who was signed last week.Clemens began a postgame news conference by jokingly introducing himself: "I'm Kellen. Nice to meet you." Then he accepted responsibility."When you don't score as many points as the other team, then that falls on the quarterback," Clemens said. "Explosive plays would have been nice."The Rams were 2 for 13 on third down, but coach Steve S...

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