The Rams raced out to a 34-7 lead early in the 4th quarter and then they had to hold on for dear life to win their first game of the season.  The Rams were ball hogs in this game as they had possession of the football for an amazing 39:42 in this game.  Marc Bulger had a good game as he completed 27 of 33 passes for 302 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs.  Steven Jackson also threw a TD pass (a 2-yarder to TE Randy McMichael).  Jackson looked like he’s starting to get healthy as he carried the ball 22 times for 76 yards (3.5 ypc) and he also caught 5 passes for 24 yards (4.8 avg).  Antonio Pittman was also inspired against the team that drafted him and cut him before the season started.  He carried the ball 7 times for 53 yards (7.6 ypc).  Torry Holt led all Rams receivers with 8 grabs for 124 yards (15.5 avg).  Isaac Bruce (4 rec, 62 yards), Randy McMichael (4 rec, 41 yards) and Drew Bennett (4 rec, 37 yards) each caught a TD pass.  The Rams finished up with 133 yards rushing on 34 carries (3.9 ypc) and they also completed 28 of 34 passes for 276 yards.

Will Witherspoon led the way for the Rams defense with 7 tackles and a sack.  The Saints finished up with 43 yards rushing on 11 carries (3.9 ypc) and they also completed 25 of 36 passes for 265 yards.