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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Jeff Fisher doesnt think Jared Goff is the answer to the Los Angeles Rams lagging offense -- not just yet, anyway.The No. 1 pick in last springs draft watched from the sideline in uniform Sunday while Case Keenum managed the Rams to three field goals and a 9-3 victory over Seattle in their first regular-season game back home since 1994.The excitement from this landmark win didnt make it any prettier on film. The Rams (1-1) still havent scored a touchdown this season, and their nine points are the NFLs fewest after two weeks.Keenum has the leagues worst quarterback rating at 57.8, going 35 for 65 for 369 yards and two interceptions in two games.But if Los Angeles fans are expecting Goff to fix anything, Fisher says theyll have to keep waiting for their young quarterback to mature into the job.We need more production out of our offense, and all things point to the quarterback position, Fisher said Monday at team headquarters.But Im expecting Case to continue to get better in this offense, and were going to win games and score points. If youre talking about Jared, I dont want to be a broken record here, but were going to play him when hes ready.That was a great experience for him (Sunday). He loved it. Talked to him this morning (and said), `This is going to be your home for a long time, and he was excited about that. When that happens, well let you know.Fisher understands the eagerness to see Goff after the club mortgaged a big chunk of its future to move up in the draft, but the California product didnt win the job from Keenum in training camp or the preseason.And while Keenum largely avoids mistakes of exuberance, its tough to imagine how the Rams could produce even less with another passer behind center.They rank last in the league in total yards per game (234.0) and yards passing (169.5), two spots they also held last season with Keenum and Nick Foles at quarterback. Theyre 6 for 27 on third downs -- again, last in the NFL.The Rams have faced two defenses that loaded up to stop running back Todd Gurley and dared Keenum to beat them. Keenums short passing game helped the Rams to reach field-goal range against Seattle, but he knows Los Angeles needs more.I like touchdowns, but I love winning, Keenum said.After a full day to review film of the Rams first victory in their homecoming season, the first player singled out for Fishers praise was his punter, Johnny Hekker.Fisher realizes what that says about the nature of the Rams win, but he has been coaching for far too long to apologize for a win in whatever form it takes.Weve got a lot of room for improvement, as you would expect and probably agree, Fisher said. But we were pleased, in particular, with the way the three phases played together.Two phases are a bit ahead of the third.While the Rams continued to struggle for offensive consistency, they didnt commit a turnover -- and they were sharp in other areas.Los Angeles defense limited Seattle to its lowest-scoring performance in nearly five years, giving up just 67 yards rushing and allowing the Seahawks into the red zone just once.The Rams weakest defensive link appears to be at the starting cornerback spot vacated by free agent Janoris Jenkins in the offseason, but Fisher said E.J. Gaines could return from injury this week to fill that role.The Rams special teams also were practically flawless: Greg Zuerlein was perfect on three field-goal attempts, and Hekker put all six of his punts inside the Seattle 20 without a return yard.We capitalized on some of their mistakes, on some of their penalties, Fisher said. 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Parenteau scored early in the third period to help the Avs edge Toronto 2-1 on Tuesday night. Cory Sarich also scored for Colorado (3-0-0), which is off to its best ever start. EAST LANSING, Mich. -- A funny thing nearly happened on the way to The Game weve all been waiting for.Both No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan almost spit the bit. The Buckeyes had to intercept a two-point conversion try at Michigan State to escape with a 17-16 victory, while the Wolverines trailed Indiana into the third quarter before pulling away at home.Whew. What a downer it would have been if both teams had suffered their second losses of the season on the Saturday before their long-awaited showdown (ABC, noon ET). ESPNs planned five-hour College GameDay extravaganza from Columbus would have needed a sad trombone soundtrack.But both teams stayed alive in the College Football Playoff chase. It was survive and advance, Big Ten football style. And now we can finally look ahead to a potentially epic confrontation.Its going to be intense, Ohio State defensive end Jalyn Holmes said. The Game of the Century.Well, The Game of the Decade, perhaps. The 2006 meeting, when the Buckeyes and Wolverines were 1-2 in the rankings, will be hard to top. This years version also brings back memories of 1997, when both teams ranked in the top four, and a do-it-all defensive back (Charles Woodson) led Michigan to a national title en route to winning the Heisman Trophy.This will be the first time in a decade that Big Ten and national championship stakes ride on this rivalry. It feels like weve been headed for this since Jim Harbaugh was hired on Dec. 30, 2014. Two days later, Ohio State beat Alabama on its way to a national title.For all the hoopla and hard-earned success Harbaugh has already brought to Ann Arbor, he ultimately will be judged on whether he can beat Ohio State. His first time around didnt go so well, as the Buckeyes won 42-13 last year in the Big House. Michigan has lost 11 of the last 12 in this series.But Harbaugh has the maize and blue back on more equal footing with the Buckeyes. One of the best Big Ten parlor games this year has been comparing scores between the two superpowers. Michigan beat Wisconsin by seven at home. Ohio State needed overtime to beat Wisconsin by seven on the road. The Wolverines trounced Rutgers 78-0, one week after the Buckeyes stomped the Scarlet Knights 58-0. Ohio State hammered Maryland 62-3, exactly three points better than Michigans results against the same Terrapins a week earlier.Now these teams can finally measure up against each other. In the waning moments against Indiana, the Big House crowd starting chanting, Beat Ohio! (At least something remains from the Brady Hoke era.)Ohio State and Michigan, the greatest rivalry in sports, how can it not be in the back of your mind from right after the day you played last year? Michigan senior defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow said.dddddddddddd I wouldnt hesitate to say thats the biggest game we play in every year.Its awesome when [the Big Ten title and playoff] comes down to that. It puts a little oomph in it.Neither team aced the playoff eyeball test on Saturday while playing about 70 miles apart. But November weather emphatically arrived in the state of Michigan, bringing wet, blustery conditions best-suited for old-school football. In East Lansing, 30 mph wind gusts made bubble-screen lobs float like bubbles.Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer ran J.T. Barrett 24 times into the teeth of a defense that knew what was coming, while Ohio State mustered just 86 passing yards.Well lose next week if we play like that, Meyer said.The Buckeyes have had some passing game issues this season and must find ways to throw against the nations top pass defense, led by All-American cornerback Jourdan Lewis. Then again, Michigan must deal with an Ohio State defense that grabbed two more interceptions on Saturday (17 for the season) and another pick that didnt officially count, on Michigan States two-point try. The Wolverines may again be without injured quarterback Wilton Speight; John OKorn started against Indiana and struggled to connect with his receivers through snow flurries.There are plenty of compelling storylines to go around. The Big Tens most versatile offensive player (Ohio State H-back Curtis Samuel) goes against its most versatile all-around player (Michigans do-everything LB?Jabrill Peppers, who modeled his game on Woodson). OSU redshirt freshman RB?Mike Weber, whose recruiting battle between the teams sparked Harbaughs infamous tangled web we weave tweet, makes his debut in the rivalry. The Big Tens East Division could be decided on the field, or both teams could stay home and watch Penn State go to Indianapolis.Add it all up, and the usual craziness that already is Michigan-Ohio State week will be ratcheted up to an 11 out of 10.Ive never been in a top-five Michigan game, Holmes said. But we could either both be in the top five or we could both be 0-11. Its still going to be intense.Saturdays struggles will be relegated to a mere footnote if Michigan and Ohio State stage a thriller next week in the Horseshoe. The Game weve all been waiting for is almost here.Its officially rivalry week, Meyer said. Our eyes are forward, and lets go. ' ' '