What we learned from the Rams' 45-35 defeat by the New Orleans Saints

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By Gary Klein | Los Angeles Times

The Rams came back from a 21-point deficit, but they failed to control New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and suffered their first loss, 45-35. Here’s what we learned from the game between NFC front-runners:

The Rams are not invincible

They demonstrated in victories over the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks that they could win despite giving up more than 30 points.

But that formula did not work against the Saints, a team capable of matching the Rams’ firepower on offense.

The Rams have a dynamic play-calling coach and multiple playmakers.

But so do the Saints.

And one of them is Drew Brees.

Marcus Peters is struggling

Peters acknowledged that he is not playing well.

The Saints went after the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback, with Saints coach Sean Payton saying they got the matchup they wanted on Brees’ clinching touchdown pass to Michael Thomas. ...

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