Saints make a case for a playoff spot!
The Superdome was rocking Sunday afternoon as the New Orleans Saints defeated the St. Louis Rams, 27-10, to keep pace with the NFC playoff teams with two games to play in the regular season.
The Saints finally got an efficient offensive game as they scored 27 points, racked up 337 yards, and didn’t turn the ball over. The New Orleans’ defense forced three Ram turnovers, sacked the QB four times and intercepted him once.
Saints’ QB Bobby Jo Hobert threw for 232 yards on 13 of 23 passing with two touchdowns. He threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to TE John Farquhar, and then a bomb to Eric Guliford on a 41-yard bomb.
The Saints also got their running game going as they pounded out 112 yards on 35 carries. RB Ray Zellars rushed for 86 yards on 22 carries.
As for the Rams, QB Tony Banks threw for 287 yards on 24 of 45 passing with a touchdown and an interception. RB Amp Lee caught 9 passes for 101 yards, while WR Isaac Bruce caught four passes for 35 yards and a touchdown.
The Saints are now 9-5 and are clutching on to the final playoff spot in the NFC. They will host the Arizona Cardinals at the Superdome next Sunday and then will travel to Kansas City on the final weekend of the season. The Rams are now 3-11 and will host the Bears next weekend on Sunday Night Football.