Photos: Rams vs. Saints

Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by Saints linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) and defensive end Cameron Jordan during the fourth quarter.

Rams receiver Tavon Austin catches the ball for Jared Goff’s first career touchdown pass against Saints defensive back B.W. Webb in the first quarter.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees dives over the pile for a on-yard touchdown on fourth down against the Rams during the second quarter.

Rams safety T.J. McDonald breaks up a pass intended for Saints receiver Willis Snead in the end zone during the first quarter.

Saints runing back Mark Ingram sprints past the Rams defense for a 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Rams quarterback Jared Goff walks off the field after losing a fumble to the Saints during the second quarter.

Saints linebacker Dannell Ellerbe celebrates after sacking Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Saints receiver Michael Thomas carries Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines into the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.

Rams offensive lineman Rodger Saffold grimaces in pain after hurting his arm.

Saints running back Tim Hightower evades Rams defensive back Maurice Alexander to finish off a 50-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Willie Snead during the fourth quarter.

Saints receiver Michael Thomas catches a six-yard touchdown pass in front of Rams defenders T.J. McDonald, center, and E.J. Gaines during the second quarter.

Saints receiver Michael Thomas catches a six-yard touchdown pass against Rams defenders T.J. McDonald, center, and E.J. Gaines in the second quarter.

Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald forces Saints quarterback Drew Brees to fumble during a sack in the first quarter.

Rams defensive coodinator Gregg Williams calls for a player during the game against his former team.

Saints receiver Michael Thomas picks up big yards against the Rams defense.

Rams quarterback Jared Goff is forced into an incomplete pass awhile being pressured by Saints linebacker Kasim Edebali during the first quarter.

Rams linebacker Alec Ogletree brings down Saints receiver Willie Snead after a reception during the first half.

Rams quarterback Jared Goff loses a fumble during the first half of a game against the Saints on Nov. 27.

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher reacts on the sideline during the first half.

Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) is sacked by Saints free safety Vonn Bell during the second half.

Saints running back Mark Ingram is congratulated by quarterback Drew Brees after the two connected for a touchdown pass against the Rams in the second half.

Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by Saints linebacker Dannell Ellerbe and defensive end Cameron Jordan during the second half.

Saints wide receiver Willie Snead (83) throws a touchdown pass to running back Tim Hightower during the second half.

Rams’ Greg Robinson can only watch as he did not suit up for the game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Saints running back Travaris Cadet is introduced before a game with the Rams.