"Rams running back Steven Jackson all but committed to playing in the Pro Bowl, Jan. 30 in Hawaii, by saying that pins in his left ring finger will be removed after the game.

"We just want to make sure of no setbacks," said Jackson, selected to the Pro Bowl for the third time. "The x-rays look good from last night. We just want to protect it one more game, then we'll take it out as soon as I get back from Hawaii."

Jackson had just 45 yards on only 11 carries Sunday, when the Rams fell to Seattle 16-6. Again Monday, he refused to criticize what many Rams felt was his minimal role against the Seahawks."