The Rams fell behind early and never recovered.
Later, Thomas picked up 4 yards on the same play, but fumbled and the Rams recovered to kill the drive at the Rams' 34.
The Columbia defense tightened up after the Rams recovered the ball at the Lions' 20, allowing the Rams only 14 yards in seven plays.
The Rams then recovered the ensuing onside kick, but Haden threw another interception to end the game.
The Rams never recovered from the humiliation.
Rams cornerback Dre' Bly recovered the ensuing onside kick.
Vikings safety Joey Browner recorded two interceptions in the first quarter to set up a two touchdown lead that the Rams could never recover from.
Then there was the onside kick that the Rams recovered when they were already ahead by 24 points with 13 minutes 33 seconds remaining.
The Rams couldn't recover and Pittsburgh won 31-19.
The Rams recovered the ball and went on to kick a field goal with 13:33 left in the game.