After the New Orleans Saints stopped the Detroit Lions offense and forced them to punt, the Saints nearly went three and out in their own territory. On third and long, however, Brees was able to connect with Pierre Thomas for an 11-yard pick up to keep the drive alive. A few plays later, Thomas ripped off a 31-yard run right up the middle, making safety Louis Delmas miss in the open field to get the Saints offense past midfield.
Lions Vs. Saints Score Update: Darren Sproles Touchdown Ties It Up 7-7
Just two plays later Brees dumped the ball off to fullback Jed Collins for a 15-yard gain down the sideline to put the Saints in the redzone as the first quarter ended. After three straight runs, the Saints finally punched the ball in the endzone on a Darren Sproles touchdown run off the left side of the line.
Check out the complete 2012 NFL playoffs schedule. For more on the Saints and their trip to the playoffs, check out SB Nation’s Canal Street Chronicles. For more on the Lions and their first playoff appearance in over a decade visit Pride of Detroit.
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