The Saints notched the first score on Monday Night Football vs. the Giants to take a 7-0 lead early in the second quarter after a scoreless first period. Drew Brees hit wide receiver Lance Moore on a quick out to from inside the five-yard line on third down.
Giants Vs. Saints Score Update: Drew Brees Gets New Orleans Early Lead, 7-0
The Saints quarterback has now thrown a touchdown in 38 consecutive games, the second longest streak in NFL history.
Here’s the video highlight of the touchdown:
Moore already has four catches for 44 yards. Brees has completed eight of his first 12 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown. The hot start made Moore do this:
Still, the Saints could be up even more if head coach Sean Payton had not tried a fake field goal (click for video) in the first quarter that failed.
The Giants looks to be in control with a long drive at the end of the first quarter, but Eli Manning threw an interception in the end zone to kill New York's momentum.
Here’s video of that pick:
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