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The Rams haven't topped 20 points in any game this season. And not even 20 will come close to cutting it against the high-flying New Orleans Saints, who average nearly twice that much through eight games.

The New Orleans Saints failed to score on their initial possession of Sunday's game with the Miami Dolphins , the first time that's happened this season.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. _ As expected, injured New Orleans Saints linebacker Scott Fujita is not active and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Troy Evans for today's game against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium.

"Going through the injury list, Kendrick Clancy did not practice; Darnell Dinkins did not practice; Mike Bell did not practice; Jermon Bushrod did not practice; Malcolm Jenkins did not practice; Jason Kyle did not practice; Bobby McCray did not practice; Lance Moore was limited; Rod Harper was limited.

The New Orleans Saints have placed Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jammal Brown on the injured reserve list, ending his season, according to General Manager Jammal Brown.

Originally published September 27, 2009 at 1:24 p.m., updated September 27, 2009 at 2:34 p.m. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. a ' Buffalo rookie tight end Shawn Nelson was inactive Sunday because of a strained shoulder, leaving the Bills with just two tight ends for their game against New Orleans.

The New Orleans Saints have called up rookie quarterback Chase Daniel from their practice squad and added him to the team's 53-man roster.

Guards/centers: The adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" can apply to the Saints ' offensive interior front, where center Jonathan Goodwin and guards Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks are penciled in as starters.

Guards/centers: The adage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" can apply to the Saints ' offensive interior front, where center Jonathan Goodwin and guards Jahri Evans and Carl Nicks are penciled in as starters.

Louis on Oct. 8. Analysis: Leonard would be the backup at nose tackle so Ethan Kelley can get time at end.

Up to this point we've discussed quarterbacks , running backs , wide receivers , tight ends , centers and offensive tackles .

Sean Payton announced today in his press conference that the team has placed undrafted rookie center Alex Fletcher on the reserved/retired list due to a life-threatening kidney issue... by Keith Null 31 reads Sean Payton announced today in his press conference that the team has placed undrafted rookie center Alex Fletcher on the reserved/retired ...

Felled twice by major knee injuries, Rams offensive lineman Mark Setterstrom has established modest goals for the 2009 season.