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N.F.L. Roundup: Saints Beat Falcons and Tie Best Start to a Season at 7-0

Nov. 3, 2009
Drew Brees had 308 yards passing, Pierre Thomas scored two touchdowns and Jabari Greer returned an interception for a score to help the Saints beat Atlanta and improve to 7-0.
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees tossed a pair of touchdowns Sunday as the Saints overtook the Atlanta Falcons 22-16.

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NFL: Atlanta 34, New Orleans 31

SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Todd Peterson booted a 36-yard field goal as time expired Sunday, and the Atlanta Falcons beat New Orleans, 34-31.

NFL: New Orleans 23, Atlanta 20 (OT)

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Saints waive DT Grady Jackson

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