Rams 34, Cowboys 14

ST. LOUIS -- Even on the road, the chorus of “Romo! Romo!” from Dallas Cowboys fans was easily audible at the start of the second half.

But the Cowboys (4-3) were stuck with Brad Johnson.

The 40-year-old backup quarterback couldn’t keep up with a suddenly potent, opportunistic St. Louis Rams offense, throwing three passes that were intercepted. Steven Jackson ran for 160 yards on 25 carries with three touchdowns, and the Rams (2-4) looked like contenders for the second consecutive game under new Coach Jim Haslett in a surprisingly easy 34-14 win.

The Rams won, 19-17, at Washington last week in their first game since replacing Scott Linehan, ending a run of 17 losses in 20 games and four blowout losses to start the season.

St. Louis’ defense did its part, forcing four turnovers for the second consecutive game.

Quoteworthy: “I just was thinking a little lighter than I should have about this ballgame. I’m not speaking for this team, but I was.” -- Jerry Jones, Cowboys owner