Michael Sam, Thomas Welch
AP Photo/Scott Kane

Sam makes solid debut for Rams in reserve role

Mark Ingram had eight carries for 83 yards and a 22-yard touchdown in the first half, and the New Orleans Saints won their preseason opener without Drew Brees, beating the St. Louis Rams 26-24 on Friday night.
Aug 9, 2015, 02:27 am - Associated Press
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
St. Louis Rams
Touchdown
8:10 - 1st
0
NO
7
STL
Cory Harkey 16 Yd pass from Shaun Hill (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
6 plays, 47 yards, 3:36
New Orleans Saints
Field Goal
3:28 - 1st
3
NO
7
STL
Shayne Graham 37 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 61 yards, 4:42
2nd Quarter
New Orleans Saints
Touchdown
8:32 - 2nd
9
NO
7
STL
Khiry Robinson 1 Yd Run (kick failed)
9 plays, 61 yards, 4:30
St. Louis Rams
Touchdown
5:59 - 2nd
9
NO
14
STL
Stedman Bailey 24 Yd pass from Shaun Hill (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
5 plays, 71 yards, 2:33
New Orleans Saints
Touchdown
2:37 - 2nd
16
NO
14
STL
Mark Ingram 22 Yd Run (Shayne Graham Kick)
9 plays, 80 yards, 3:22
St. Louis Rams
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
16
NO
17
STL
Greg Zuerlein 45 Yd Field Goal
13 plays, 65 yards, 2:37
3rd Quarter
New Orleans Saints
Field Goal
10:31 - 3rd
19
NO
17
STL
Derek Dimke 37 Yd Field Goal
6 plays, 31 yards, 2:17
New Orleans Saints
Touchdown
3:43 - 3rd
26
NO
17
STL
Brandin Cooks 25 Yd pass from Ryan Griffin (Derek Dimke Kick)
8 plays, 80 yards, 3:18
4th Quarter
St. Louis Rams
Touchdown
11:07 - 4th
26
NO
24
STL
Austin Franklin 15 Yd pass from Austin Davis (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
5 plays, 64 yards, 1:45
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