ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers looks to get away from Tye Hill #26 of the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams rushes against Dan Morgan #55 of the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams rushes against the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Drew Carter #18 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass the ball against Leonard Little #91of the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Marc Bulger #10 of the St. Louis Rams looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers looks to pass against the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Torry Holt #81 of the St. Louis Rams scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams against the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Pisa Tinoisamoa #50 and Oshiomogho Atogwe #21 both of the St. Louis Rams break up a pass intended for Steve Smith #39 of the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers rushes against the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Will Witherspoon #51 of the St. Louis Rams is introduced prior to playing the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: A general view of the Edward Jones Dome during the National Anthem prior to St. Louis Rams seanon opening game against the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Marc Bulger #10 of the St. Louis Rams looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams fumbles the ball against the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams rushes against Dan Morgan #55 of the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: DeSahun Foster #36 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Ron Bartell #24 of the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: DeAngelo Williams #34 of the Carolina Panthers rushes against the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: DeSahun Foster #36 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Ron Bartell #24 of the St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: Brian Leonard #23 of the St. Louis Rams is tripped up by Chris Gamble #20 of the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 9: A fan supports the St. Louis Rams defense against the Carolina Panthers on September 9, 2007 at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The Panthers beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)