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NFL: St. Louis 31, New Orleans 21

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Published: Oct. 30, 2011 at 5:06 PM

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Steven Jackson rambled for 159 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns Sunday, boosting the St. Louis Rams to a 31-21 victory over New Orleans.

Jackson carried the ball 25 times, scoring on a 3-yard runs in each of the second and third quarters for the Rams, who logged their first win after opening the season with six consecutive losses.

Backup quarterback A.J. Feeley filled in for in the injured Sam Bradford for a second straight week and responded by going 20-of-37 through the air for 175 yards and an 8-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Lloyd.

Drew Brees was picked off twice for the Saints (5-3), finishing 30-of-44 for 269 yards and a touchdown.

Lance Moore made eight grabs for 82 yards and a score in New Orleans' loss.

Topics: Steven Jackson, A.J. Feeley, Sam Bradford, Brandon Lloyd, Drew Brees, Lance Moore
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