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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Although the Rams defense has been largely outstanding this season, Alec Ogletree is still searching for ways to improve while Los Angeles losing streak stretches on.The middle linebacker thinks the defense could take a big step forward by forcing more turnovers.The Rams (3-5) visit the New York Jets (3-6) on Sunday with a four-game skid, endangering their hopes of returning to the playoffs during their homecoming season.While Los Angeles has a struggling offense, its outstanding defense is currently ranked eighth overall. But the Rams have forced just one turnover during their four-game slide, and they havent intercepted a pass since Oct. 2 at Arizona.Weve just got to keep doing what were doing, but make attempts to get the ball, Ogletree said. Weve had opportunities and havent made plays. We had a chance for two interceptions last game and just didnt get them.The Rams have forced 10 turnovers this season, ranking in the middle of the NFL pack. Thats not what Los Angeles expects from a defense that excels against the run and the pass, ranking in the leagues top 11 in both categories.With the combined pressure of the losing streak and the offenses continued struggles, its no surprise the Rams are ratcheting up their determination to take the ball away this week.We have to gear it up and have a sense of urgency when we go after the ball, safety T.J. McDonald said.The Rams say they repeatedly came close to getting turnovers against Carolina last weekend, but came up empty. The Panthers managed just 244 yards despite keeping the ball for more than 34 minutes, but the Rams offense didnt score until midway through the fourth quarter of a 13-10 loss.We had a chance for two interceptions in that game, and we just didnt get them, Ogletree said. Its frustrating. We have to keep pressing forward.The defenses success and the offenses ineptitude could create an awkward dynamic around any team, but the Rams insist that isnt the case. The defense has remained staunchly supportive of an offense ranked 31st in the NFL after its tame effort in the last two games.Every time we break it down, we break it down together, McDonald said. We know that these guys are over there working. We know theyre going to turn it around.Los Angeles was limited to 10 points in each of the last two games, making it nearly impossible for the defense to win by itself. Quarterback Case Keenum has been unspectacular, while running back Todd Gurley is struggling mightily to replicate his rookie season.The struggles have led to boos from the Coliseum fans who just got the NFL back in their lives a few months ago.Fortunately, Ive got a headset on, so I dont hear it, offensive coordinator Rob Boras said Wednesday. My wife and kids will tell me. No, of course, its frustrating. I get it, we get it, and Im not trying to make light of it, and I know its not something to make light of. Its our job to score points. Its frustrating to all of us.The offenses job would be easier with good field position created by fumbles or interceptions, but the Rams havent been able to get them. Their chances should improve this weekend against the Jets, who have already committed an NFL-worst 19 turnovers this season, including 14 interceptions.If we get a couple of turnovers a game defensively, and things are different, those are more opportunities for our offense, Los Angeles coach Jeff Fisher said.---For more NFL coverage: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Blazers Wholesale China . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said. Nike Blazer Clearance . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. http://www.cheapblazershoes.com/blazer-shoes-mid-cheap/blazer-mid-off-white.html . "Trying to breathe," he said with a grin. 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Lachie Turner also crossed twice with Gareth Steenson converting four and adding a penalty.Rob Buchanan, Danny Care and Charlie Walker scored tries for Quins with Tim Swiel kicking two conversions and two penalties. It was a second loss for the Quins in their three opening matches with only a narrow win over Premiership newcomers, Bristol, to their name.A leg injury to promising number eight Jack Clifford, which saw him helped from the field in the second half, compounded a miserable afternoon for Quins.Mitch Lees was a late withdrawal for the Chiefs with Damian Welch stepping up from the bench to replace him but Exeter soon overcame this setback by taking a lead in the sixth minute.An excellent run from Don Armand put the visitors defence on the back foot, which allowed Turner to force his way over from close range.Steenson missed the conversion before the hosts fumbled the restart and were penalised, which enabled Swiel to put Quins on the scoreboard.Minutes later, Swiel put his side in front with a second penalty before Exeter bungled a clear-cut opportunity to retake the lead when Ian Whitten failed to deliiver the scoring pass to Henry Slade as the wing chose to go it alone and was tackled just short of the line.ddddddddddddIt mattered little, as from the resulting line-out a wholly inaccurate throw went straight to Cowan-Dickie, who merely had to fall over the line. Steenson converted before Exeter hit their opponents with a brilliant third try.The Chiefs burst out of defence and clever play from Olly Woodburn handed a second try to Turner but the visitors remained in contention with a Buchanan try from a driving line-out.Swiel converted before Exeter picked up their bonus point when Cowan-Dickie drove over for his second try. Steenson converted and kicked a penalty to leave his side with a healthy 29-13 lead at the interval.After the restart, two lost line-outs from Quins soon allowed the home side to resume their dominance with Cowan-Dickie completing his hat-trick from another driving line-out.Quins threw on the cavalry with Dave Ward, Will Collier and George Merrick all introduced before Cowan-Dickie departed to rapturous applause from the home crowd.A raft of substitutions resulted in the game becoming disjointed with Exeter resting on their laurels to give the visitors more possession.This allowed a try for Care and one for Walker as Quins showed considerable spirit in the final quarter but despite a red card for Francis, they never looked like overhauling the Chiefs. ' ' '