Cornerback Mike McKenzie, making his second straight start after an offseason of rehabilitation from a torn right anterior cruciate ligament, looked strong. He stopped a running play for no gain, did not allow a completion and nearly intercepted a pass along the sideline.

Mark Brunell, who started for New Orleans, was 6-of-9 for 31 yards and a 2-yard TD toss to Lance Moore, which put New Orleans ahead 10-0 early in the second quarter.

Saints third string quarterback Tyler Palko played the rest of the way, but struggled mightily and went 4-of-14 for 36 yards.