It was over when ...
Reggie Bush caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees with 5:57 left in the third quarter, giving the Saints a 24-3 lead. The Saints scored 34 unanswered points in the win.
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Bush tied an NFL record with his 200th career catch in only his 34th game, joining Arizona's Anquan Boldin as the fastest to the total. He finished with 67 total yards and two touchdowns, giving him four scores in the past six days.
Noteworthy
Tom Cable lost his first game as coach of the Raiders. Three of the past four Raiders coaches have lost their debuts. Bill Callahan defeated the Seahawks in his first game. ... Drew Brees started the game by completing his first 16 passes. ... Saints receiver Marques Colston was inactive for the game even though he returned to practice in a limited capacity this week.
