2011-09-29

Brees outduels Schaub as Saints top Texans 40-33

BRETT MARTEL, AP Sports Writer Updated 02:13 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2011

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws the ball to wide receiver Robert Meachem for a 2-yard touchdown, as Houston Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Photo: Gerald Herbert / AP

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws the ball to...

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43) runs into the end zone, past Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38), during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Photo: Gerald Herbert / AP

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles (43) runs into the...

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) jumps over New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Photo: Bill Haber / AP

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) jumps over New...

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws the ball under pressure from New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Photo: Bill Haber / AP

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws the ball under...

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) breaks a tackle by New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper (41) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Photo: Bill Haber / AP

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) breaks a tackle by New...

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) leaps over Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Photo: Gerald Herbert / AP

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) leaps over Houston...

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a ball for a 27-yard touchdown as Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin (29) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Photo: Bill Haber / AP

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) catches a ball for a...

Houston Texans tight end Joel Dreessen (85) tries to make the catch as New Orleans Saints linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (56) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in New Orleans. Photo: Bill Haber / AP

Houston Texans tight end Joel Dreessen (85) tries to make the catch...

Yet when Matt Schaub looked for Johnson while Houston was trying to protect a fourth-quarter lead, Greer's interception at midfield helped propel the Saints to a 40-33 comeback victory on Sunday. After a thrilling second half with five lead changes, Saints coach Sean Payton seemed proud of the...

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