Rams get defensive in 36-0 rout of Falcons

By Barry Wilner
Associated Press

St. Louis linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, a former University of Hawai'i standout, celebrates after the Rams defense recorded a safety against Atlanta. Associated Press

He couldn't have done a better job yesterday in sparking the St. Louis Rams' 36-0 rout of the Atlanta Falcons.

Williams forced two early turnovers, Travis Fisher returned an interception 74 yards for a touchdown, and Larry Little tackled T.J. Duckett in the end zone for a safety.

Atlanta (1-5) managed only 209 yards in St. Louis' first shutout in two years and the Rams' first home shutout since 1993, when they played in Anaheim. St. Louis is 3-2.

"That was the emphasis tonight." Williams said. "In our meetings, coach Lovie (Smith) would start yelling, 'Interceptions, interceptions.' Even when I would go home, I'd open my refrigerator and hear coach Lovie saying, 'Interceptions, interceptions,' and have to close it right away."

Rams quarterback Marc Bulger was 23 of 34 for 352 yards and two touchdowns.