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St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) – Drew Brees threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints remained perfect by holding off the feisty St. Louis Rams with a 28-23 win at the Edward Jones Dome.
Saints 28, Rams 23: New Orleans Survives A Scare In St. Louis, Remains Perfect
Brees completed 18-of-26 passes and was also intercepted twice for the Saints (9-0), who have now surpassed last season’s win total and extended the best start in franchise history. Reggie Bush ran for 83 yards and a score on six carries and added a receiving touchdown in the win.
Devery Henderson led the receiving corps with 72 yards on four catches, and Courtney Roby returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown.
The Saints now hold a commanding four-game lead in the NFC South after the Falcons fell to the Panthers on Sunday.
Steven Jackson ran for 131 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries for the Rams (1-8), who were coming off their lone win of the season against Detroit two weeks ago. Jackson also caught nine passes for 45 yards in defeat, St. Louis’ ninth straight at home.
Marc Bulger threw for 298 yards with two touchdowns and one interception on 26-of-40 passing, while rookie Brandon Gibson had 93 receiving yards on seven receptions.
- Via Sports Network.
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