Saints gain over 400 yards in victory over Texans

Published: Aug 21, 2010 at 04:50 PM

NEW ORLEANS -- Playing in the Superdome for the first time since the NFC Championship Game last season, the Saints' high-powered offense picked up where it left off, rolling over the Houston Texans 38-20 on Saturday night.

Drew Brees, who played for only one quarter, led New Orleans to two touchdowns -- handing off to Reggie Bush for a 9-yard score and leaping over center for a 1-yard TD that put the Saints ahead 14-0.

There wasn't much drop off when Chase Daniel took over in the second quarter. The Saints outgained the Texans 409 yards to 291.

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