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. 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. Steven Jackson ran for 131 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries, 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 for the Rams (1-8), who were coming off their lone win of the season against Detroit two weeks ago.
Source: Sports Network