Story line: Gus Frerotte threw 3 TDs in 1st half, then sweated out 2 INTs in 2nd half for Rams’ 1st home win this season after 5 setbacks. Steven Jackson scored on 50-yard run with 1:17 left to clinch it for Rams.
Stars: Chris Redman threw 2 TDs in 4th after replacing ineffective Joey Harrington for Falcons, who cut gap to 21-16. Redman, who threw only 1 pass all season before Sunday, was 16 of 24 for 172 yards. … Rams’ Torry Holt had 6 catches for 135 yards, TD.
Extra points: Rams are 8-14 at home the last 3 seasons after going 39-9 from 1999-2004. … Rams’ Isaac Bruce caught 4 passes for 31 yards to give him 14,911, passing Cris Carter for 5th all-time.
Quote: “You should win most of your games at home and we haven’t had that luxury this year.” — Frerotte.
