(AP Photo / Bill Feig)An aerial onslaught of poise and power launched Drew Brees and the Saints to a 45-27 win over the lackluster Detroit Lions in New Orleans on Sunday.
Brees threw a staggering 26/34 for 358 yards and 6 touchdowns. New Orleans' ground game was extremely effective also, as RB Mike Bell rushed for 143 yards on 28 carries. RB Reggie Bush only rushed for 14 yards on 7 carries. Bush however was one of the many targets that Brees utilized as he caught 5 passes for 55 yards.
Brees connected to 8 different receivers in his week 1 air show, but was preferential to TE Jeremy Shockey in the red zone. Shockey, who didn't catch a single touchdown pass last season, caught 2 of Brees' 6 touchdown throws.
The Saints played extremely well on the offensive side of the ball. With that being said, their success was against the worst team in the NFL last season. Also the Saints defense gave up 231 yards and 27 points. The Saints defense was able to intercept the Lions 3 times, but this was against an unproven, and in my opinion more fit to be a bench quarterback, in Detroit rookie QB Matthew Stafford.
With the Philadelphia Eagles coming up next week, the Saints have a lot of points to improve on both sides of the ball.
By: Collin Dakheel
