New Orleans Saints (8-0) at St. Louis Rams (1-7)

Holy mismatch, Batman! The Saints last week looked pretty mortal and were down 17-6 at the half to Carolina – the first game all season that New Orleans hadn’t scored first-half touchdown. But then Drew Brees and Co. got back to normal in the second half.

New Orleans is averaging an NFL-leading 37.9 point and have scored 30 or more four straight games, tying franchise best. The are 8-0 for first time in franchise history and seeking third nine-game winning streak in franchise history. Brees averaging 326.5 yards passing in his last 17 indoor games, with 42 TDs and 12 INTs

The Rams are averaging an NFL-low 9.6 points. St. Louis has committed a league-high five turnovers that have been returned for touchdowns. New Orleans, meanwhile, has scored a league-high seven defensive touchdowns.

St. Louis actually enters off a win, beating the Lions, 17-10, in Week 8 action before going on the bye. The Rams have won two straight following their week off and are 11-9 all-time after a scheduled bye week. They have won three of the past four against New Orleans and have a 38-30 overall series edge, including the playoffs. But these teams haven’t met since 2007.

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Saints -13.5 (New Orleans -730 on money line); over/under: 50

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INJURY REPORT

(OUT – Definitely will not play; DNP – Did not practice; LIMITED – Limited participation in practice; FULL – Full participation in practice):

SAINTS: DNP: DT Sedrick Ellis (knee), C Jonathan Goodwin (ankle), CB Jabari Greer (groin), WR Lance Moore (ankle), T Zach Strief (illness). LIMITED: WR Marques Colston (illness), LB Scott Fujita (calf), S Darren Sharper (knee). FULL: K Garrett Hartley (left ankle), LB Marvin Mitchell (foot). RAMS: DNP: G Richie Incognito (foot). LIMITED: DE C.J. Ah You (ankle). FULL: G Jacob Bell (thumb).

TEAM RANKINGS

SAINTS OFFENSE — OVERALL (1), RUSH (5), PASS (4)

SAINTS DEFENSE — OVERALL (16), RUSH (19) PASS (16)

RAMS OFFENSE — OVERALL (26), RUSH (T13), PASS (25)

RAMS DEFENSE — OVERALL (28), RUSH (27), PASS (T22)

TRENDS

* Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

* Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.

* Saints are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.

* Saints are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

* Saints are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss.

* Saints are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.

* Saints are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.

* Saints are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite.

* Saints are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

* Saints are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall.

* Saints are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games after accumulating more than 250 yards passing in their previous game.

* Saints are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in Week 10.

* Saints are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.

* Saints are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NFC.

* Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on turf.

* Saints are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week.

* Rams are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games following a S.U. win.

* Rams are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 vs. NFC.

* Rams are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games in November.

* Rams are 9-23 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

* Rams are 6-18 ATS in their last 24 home games.

* Rams are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater.

* Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on turf.

* Rams are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.

* Rams are 3-12 ATS in their last 15 games as a home underdog.

* Rams are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

* Rams are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.

* Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in St. Louis.

* Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

* Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.

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