LOS ANGELES_After placing his phone on the shelf of his locker Friday, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald turned to face reporters.
Donald's children were visible on the phone screen, watching their father on FaceTime.
"They said they want five sacks," Donald said, "so I got to get myself going."
Donald recorded his first sack of the season in a victory over the Cleveland Browns last week. He intends to build on that Sunday when the unbeaten Rams play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Coliseum.
"When plays present themselves, I can't miss 'em. I got to make 'em," Donald said. "So it's good to have one, but I've got to get myself going. I'm trying to produce a little bit more."
Donald had 20{ sacks last season, the most by an interior lineman in NFL history. The two-time defensive player of the year faced double teams most of last season, and opponents have taken that strategy to greater lengths this year.
The attention paid to Donald has enabled other Rams to thrive. Linebacker Clay Matthews has four sacks, Dante Fowler two and Michael Brockers one. Donald said he cannot get frustrated. With other players taking advantage of one-on-one opportunities, opponents will have to adjust.
"It's going to eventually open me back up," he said. "As long as somebody's making the plays, and making 'em pay for it, we're going to be fine."
