Rams Stun Saints

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Published on December 16 2013 10:13 am
Last Updated on December 16 2013 10:13 am
Written by Greg Sapp

(St. Louis, MO) -- The Rams intercepted Drew Brees twice in the first two possessions and turned those turnovers into touchdowns on their way to a 27-16 win over the Saints.  The game was heard on your home for Rams football, 979XFM.

Zac Stacy ran for 133 yards on 28 carries and scored a touchdown on a 40-yard run.  Kellen Clemens passed for only 158 yards, but threw touchdown passes to Cory Harkey and Lance Kendricks.  Robert Quinn had two sacks and a fumble recovery.  The Rams ended a two-game losing streak to move to 6-8 on the season.

Brees completed 39 of 56 passes for 393 yards and a touchdown, but New Orleans lost its grip on first place in the NFC South.  The Saints are tied with Carolina at 10-4.