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NFL: New Orleans 31, Arizona 24

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Drew Brees completed 26 of 30 passes for 315 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, propelling the New Orleans Saints to a 31-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Marques Colston caught eight times for 114 yards and a score, while Aaron Stecker rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns for the Saints (7-7), who will face Philadelphia next week for the second and final NFC wild card spot.

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Kurt Warner threw for 233 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He also lost a key fumble for Arizona (6-8).

Edgerrin James rushed for 84 yards and Anquan Boldin had six catches for 83 yards in his first game back from a toe injury.

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