Cardinals...34 Rams...31

ST. LOUIS -- Kurt Warner produced three touchdowns, one in his typical relief role and two more after Matt Leinart was sidelined by a broken left collarbone, and Rod Hood returned an off-target pass by Gus Frerotte 68 yards for an easy go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter of the Arizona Cardinals’ 34-31 victory over the St. Louis Rams (0-5).

Warner and Edgerrin James scored touchdowns on short runs, helping the Cardinals (3-2) win for the third straight season in their former home base.

Warner got an ovation from Rams fans in appreciation for the quarterback who helped the franchise win its only Super Bowl in 2000. The second half was his show, with Leinart standing on the sideline in T-shirt, shorts and his left arm in a sling.

Quoteworthy: “Not very many guys get to come back to an opposing stadium and receive a standing ovation, so I love the people here.” -- Kurt Warner, Cardinals quarterback