NFL: New Orleans 45, Oakland 7

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes Saturday when the New Orleans Saints trounced the Oakland Raiders, 45-7, in pre-season play.

Brees was 14-for-17 with 179 yards and P.J. Hill rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries for the Saints, who have won all three of their preseason games.

Jeff Garcia was 9-for-15 for 111 yards and a TD for the Raiders. JaMarcus Russell who started at quarterback for Oakland was 12-for-18 for 153 yards.