SPECIAL TEAMS: The Rams practice the victory formation all the time and quarterback Kellen Clemens got a chance to kneel down after defensive tackle Michael Brockers blocked a 36-yard field goal attempt by Garrett Hartley with 2 seconds left in the half to protect a 24-3 cushion. "Coach has been preaching all season, 'You big guys just get a little penetration and put your hand up,'" Brockers said. "That's what I did." Earlier in the half, Greg Zuerlein and Stedman Bailey collaborated on a perfectly executed onside kick. Bailey's leaping catch helped set up a field goal that put the Rams up 17-0. Hartley hooked a chip-shot field goal late that ended the Saints' comeback bid and coach Sean Payton thought the trajectory was too low on both attempts.
SECONDARY STEPS UP: The Rams' defensive backs are green and appeared especially vulnerable to the Saints' high-powered passing game with cornerback Janoris Jenkins questionable with a back injury. Brees was 39 for 56 for 393 yards but just one touchdown. The pass rush led by Quinn,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, who had two sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, two quarterback hits, a tackle for loss and caused two penalties, took the heat off the kids. Quinn's hit on Brees led to T.J. McDonald's first career interception on the Saints' first snap. Tight end Jimmy Graham was held to two catches for 25 yards. Brees threw into triple coverage for Graham on his second pick by Trumaine Johnson, who snared an underthrown pass at the goal line.