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NFL: New Orleans 30, San Francisco 27

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 19 (UPI) -- Donte' Stallworth caught a 16-yard touchdown pass with 1:01 remaining in the fourth quarter Sunday to give New Orleans a 30-27 victory over San Francisco.

Aaron Brooks threw for three touchdowns and 279 yards on 25-of-34 passing for the Saints (1-1). Stallworth caught a career-high nine passes for 113 yards.

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Saints running back Deuce McAllister left in the first quarter with a high right ankle sprain. Aaron Stecker had 41 yards on 15 carries for the Saints, who finished with just 46 rushing yards.

Joe Horn caught eight passes for 94 yards and a score in the victory.

Ken Dorsey got 205 yards on 18-of-32 pass attempts in his first career start for the 49ers (0-2). Kevan Barlow ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, while Curtis Conway caught eight passes for 112 yards.

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