... with six touchdown passes as the New Orleans Saints defeated the Detroit Lions, 45-27. Brees tossed touchdowns to five different receivers, including two to tight end Jeremy Shockey.

In my Saturday preview, I asked five questions about the Saints as they headed in to week one. Here are the answers.

 

How will the running game look with Pierre Thomas out of the lineup?

Mike Bell had a career game even though he didn't score a touchdown. He set career highs for yardage (143) and carries (28). Bell was key on the Saints' last drive when they were trying t...

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