The Saints started last season 0-4, but they're looking to do the polar opposite of that in 2013. With head coach Sean Payton back in charge after spending 2012 on suspension, the Saints improved to 3-0 after a 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Cardinals vs. Saints 2013 final score: New Orleans moves to 3-0 with easy 31-7 win at home
New Orleans dominated Sunday after allowing an early score.
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The Cardinals struck first, with Alfonso Smith running in a 3-yard touchdown to give Arizona a 7-0 lead, but it was all New Orleans after that.
Drew Brees scored the next four touchdowns, and the Saints came away with the easy victory.
Fantasy studs and duds
Brees threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns, one interception, and ran one touchdown in on the ground.
The Saints' running backs weren't quite as successful, as Khiry Robinson led the team in rushing with 38 yards on four carries. Mark Ingram was inactive, and Pierre Thomas had just 28 yards on 11 carries.
Larry Fitzgerald was active but had just 64 yards. Jimmy Graham had 134 yards and two touchdowns.
Injury report
Cardinals linebacker Lorenzo Alexander left the game with a foot injury and safety Rashad Johnson left with a finger injury.
Did they cover?
The Saints were 7.5-point favorites, according to OddsShark.com. They covered by more than enough.
What’s next?
Sept. 30, 8:40 p.m. ET: Miami at New Orleans, Monday Night Football
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