New Orleans @ St. Louis

Network: CBS
Announcers: Gary Bender, Tom Matte
Format: DVD (4 disks)
Quality: 8.5
Notes: Includes commercials and halftime.

Game Notes

Cardinals beat the Saints 49-31.

St. Louis starts fast, fades and then finishes strong to put away New Orleans and reach .500. The Cardinals erupt quickly to take a 21-0 lead before the Saints answer with 21 straight points. St. Louis regains the lead with New Orleans answering each time before scoring the last 2 TDs to clinch the game.

Wayne Morris rushes for 95 yards and 4 TDs to lead the Cardinals while Terry Metcalf adds 78 yards rushing, 5 catches for 62 yards, and 2 completions, including an 11-yard TD pass to Mel Gray for a 35-24 lead in the 3rd quarter.

Bobby Scott throws for 285 yards and 3 TDs, making his 1st start in place of injured Archie Manning. Chuck Muncie rushes for 102 yards and 1 TD on 13 carries.