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NFL: New Orleans 28, St. Louis 23

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Published: Nov. 15, 2009 at 4:52 PM

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Drew Brees passed for two touchdowns, Courtney Roby scored on a 97-yard kickoff return and New Orleans stayed unbeaten Sunday with a 28-23 win over St. Louis.

Brees connected on 18-of-26 passes, helping the Saints (9-0) increase their lead to four games atop the NFC South.

The scoring throws were a 15-yarder to Reggie Bush and a 27-yarder to Robert Meachem.

Bush also ran 3 yards for a score.

Roby opened the second half with his kickoff run.

Marc Bulger completed 26-of-40 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns for the Rams (1-8)

Bulger, who was intercepted twice, hooked up with Donnie Avery on 29 and 19 yard scoring passes.

Steven Jackson ran for 131 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown, for St. Louis.

Topics: Drew Brees, Marc Bulger, Reggie Bush, Robert Meachem
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