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NFL: Chicago 20, New Orleans 17

CHICAGO, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Robbie Gould kicked a 28-yard field goal with six seconds left Sunday to give the Chicago Bears a 20-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Rookie quarterback Kyle Orton, who struggled, was just 12-of-26 passing for 137 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Rookie Cedric Benson rushed for 79 yards on 14 carries, Adrian Peterson had 58 yards on six attempts and one score and Mushin Muhammad added three catches for 85 yards for Chicago (5-3), which has won four in a row to extended its lead to two games on top of the NFC North Division.

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Aaron Brooks went 16-of-26 for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception, Antowain Smith rushed 110 yards on 17 carries and Donte' Stallworth made three receptions for 37 yards and one score for the Saints (2-7), who have lost five straight. Brooks also ran for a score.

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