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New Orleans Saints 46, Miami Dolphins 34

Blogged under Game Recaps, Bloglockers, Big New Orleans Saints News, General by Andrew on Monday 26 October 2009 at 8:45 pm

The New Orleans Saints (6-0) looked like they were going to get their first loss of the season against the Miami Dolphins (2-4), but Drew Brees led the Saints to an exciting comeback.  The Saints were down 34-24 heading into the fourth quarter, after the Dolphins and their great running game controlled the game.  The Dolphins had built a 24-3 lead in the second quarter but the Saints were able to cut the lead down to 24-10, after a gutsy call for Drew Brees to QB sneak from the one-yard line payed off with 2 seconds left in the half.  Darren Sharper started the half off great for the Saints, picking off Chad Henne and returning it 42 yards for a touchdown.

The game turned into a shootout late in the 3rd quarter.  The Saints offense was able to continue that play into the 4th quarter, and the Dolphins were not.  They were too much for the Dolphins to handle, as they had three touchdowns and a field goal in the 4th quarter, while the Dolphins were held scoreless in the final quarter and the Saints held on for the win.  Drew Brees had uncharacteristic three interception game, but he never lost his confidence and led them to the win.  They got a lot of production out of the running game with Mike Bell and Pierre Thomas combining for 110 yards on 20 carries (5.5 avg), as well as Reggie Bush adding 10 yards and a touchdown on three carries.  The Saints finally looked human in this game, but they showed their resiliency and proved they can come from behind to win.  They are at home against the Atlanta Falcons next game.

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