T.J. Rubley, coming off an impressive NFL debut, was named Los Angeles Rams starting quarterback, ending a string of 87 consecutive starts by Jim Everett.

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The Rams play at San Francisco on Sunday. Everett, irate over being benched in the second half of the Rams' 16-13 loss to Detroit last Sunday, accepted his second-string role. Rubley completed 12-of-17 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns.Before being benched, Everett was 2-of-9 for 12 yards, with one interception and lost fumble. In seven games for the Rams (2-5), Everett is 97-of-200 for 1,279 yards, with 10 interceptions and seven touchdowns.

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