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Rams Down New Orleans 27-9 - Match Report
The Saints were burned by Cooper Kupp for 120 receiving yards on Sunday as the Rams picked up a 27-9 win at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Rams were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -2.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 52.5.
Todd Gurley II rushed for 63 yards, while Malcolm Brown added 37 yards in the win. Cooper Kupp and Brandin Cooks added 120 and 74 receiving yards respectively.
Alvin Kamara rushed for 45 yards for New Orleans, while Latavius Murray added 7 yards. Teddy Bridgewater threw for 165 yards for the Saints, while receivers Michael Thomas and Tre'Quan Smith had 89 and 49 yards respectively.
New Orleans was outgained by Los Angeles 380-244 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 20-15 by the Rams.
The time of possession battle favored Los Angeles as their offense was on the field for 30:21, longer than the 29:39 of their opponents.
Next game, Los Angeles takes its act on the road to face Cleveland looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Seattle.