THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Although E.J. Gaines had to wait nearly two years to get back into the Rams lineup, hes getting the chance to make up for that lost time.Gaines seems likely to get major playing time at cornerback for Los Angeles (3-1) on Sunday at home against Buffalo, finally returning at full strength from the injury woes that slowed his career just when it was taking off.Gaines played in his first game since Dec. 21, 2014, last Sunday as the Rams rallied to beat the Arizona Cardinals, 17-13. The third-year pro missed all of last season with a foot injury, and a thigh injury kept him out of the first three games of their homecoming season in Los Angeles.If Gaines reclaims the starting job that he improbably won in 2014 as a rookie, he will be happy -- but the real thrill is just running onto the Coliseum field for the first time.If thats me starting or me not starting, if its special teams or whatever, just getting out there with the defense, its a feeling I havent felt for a while, Gaines said. But Im excited to do it.The Rams move to the West Coast uprooted Gaines, a born-and-raised Missourian from Independence who played four seasons at the University of Missouri before the Rams drafted him in 2014. The sixth-round pick immediately earned a key role in the Rams secondary, starting 15 games and making 70 tackles with two interceptions and 14 pass breakups as a rookie.He was in competition last year with Trumaine Johnson for a starting cornerback job opposite Janoris Jenkins in training camp, but that foot injury ended his season. Johnson went on to earn a $13.95 million contract for this season on the franchise tag, while Jenkins got a lavish free agent deal with the New York Giants.Gaines wasnt bitter about his bad break, and he didnt sulk when he got hurt again in training camp in California. He kept working for a return, and he finally made it three weeks into the season.He just went out there and played like he did a year ago, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. (He has) a year of starting experience at the position in our defense. Thats whats helpful for him.While Gaines return was uncertain this summer, the Rams attempted to patch the hole left by Jenkins with free-agent signee Coty Sensabaugh. While Fisher hasnt directly criticized Sensabaugh, he wasnt active against the Cardinals, apparently due to his inexperience with special teams.The Rams instead put veteran journeyman Troy Hill in the starting lineup for the past two games, but Gaines entered the game in Arizona in the second quarter as a slot defensive back. He eventually slid into the key job on the outside of Los Angeles defense.Gaines got back into the game rhythms gradually, but he appeared to fit in flawlessly on a defense that hasnt actually changed extensively since late 2014. The Rams, who forced five turnovers by the Cardinals, still have a dominant front seven, including a defensive line that helps the secondary in multiple ways.I think just getting after the quarterback, pushing the pocket back and then trying to make plays on the outside in the secondary, and thats what we need, Gaines said.Gaines familiarity with third-year defensive coordinator Gregg Williams schemes has been a boost to his preparation, and hes eager to show everything he learned to the Rams new fans at the Coliseum, which was packed for the home opener last month.For me, itll be exciting to get out there in front of the home (crowd) and try to make some plays, Gaines said. For this football team, its exciting to get two road wins and come back home. 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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has just one reception through his first two games, which has caused some angst in the fantasy football ranks.Man, I know, I cant even go to the grocery store without getting yelled at, Gronkowski joked at the end of Wednesdays news conference. Then why did you draft me then, baby?Gronkowski was asked if fantasy football owners will be getting a payback at some point.Hopefully, he answered, before being asked what message he would deliver to his fantasy football owners.Its real football, thats what Im really only worried about, is going out and getting the W, he said. If we get the W and I have no catches, Im satisfied, man.Gronkowskis injured hamstring has contributed to his lack of production, as he only played 14 snaps in his return Sept. 22 against the Houston Texans. In the teams Oct. 2 loss to the Bills, Gronkowskis workload increased to 39 snaps, although he only ran 13 pass routes.Gronkowski said he is improving a lot and feeling good now, but acknowledged the hamstring has been a factor. He sounds optimistic it wont be for long.Obviously, its holding me back. I missed the first two games, didnt play that much the third one, and played more the fourth one, so Ive been progressing every single week, every single day, and hopefully this week, now iits go time, Gronkowski said.ddddddddddddGronkowski, who has been spotted at times with a wrap around his right hamstring while on the sideline during games, added that he isnt concerned with the injury because he continues to make progress.Asked if hes been extra cautious to this point, and reluctant to cut it loose, Gronkowski didnt dismiss that was part of his thinking.Youve got to look at it from many different angles. Coming back, you just cant go full speed, 100 percent. I mean, I wish I could. I wish it was like that, just boom, Im healthy. Boom, go out there and run full speed, he said. But Ive just got to take it slowly, make sure Im coming back strong, coming back the right way so everything on your body feels good. When I can get rolling, Im gonna be rolling.The return of quarterback Tom Brady should also be a factor, as the two games in which Gronkowski played, it was rookie Jacoby Brissett under center. While Brissett has been widely praised by players for his toughness and poise, the passing offense has been limited because of his inexperience.Gronkowski called Bradys return to the team super exciting.Its just like any other week, except Toms back at quarterback, baby! he said. ' ' '