Dominant Rushing Attack Helps New Orleans Saints Dispatch Texans, 38-14

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Published: August 23, 2009

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... 10 times for 100 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown run in the Saints 38-14 win over the Houston Texans.

Each of Bell's ten carries went for positive yardage.

New Orleans piled up 173 yards on the ground.

Drew Brees also looked sharp after missing most of the week to attend a memorial service for his mother.

Brees was perfect on the first drive that ended with a touchdown pass to Pierre Thomas.

Joey Harrington and Mark Brunnel combined to drive the offense 13 plays and 99 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. The drive culminated in Herb Donaldson's 14-yard touchdown run.

Harrington left the game early in the drive due to a mild concussion he suffered after scrambling for 10 yards.

This game turned from shootout to blowout thanks in part to the defense's ability to adjust to the Texans and force turnovers.

After allowing 73 yards and a touchdown on the opening drive, the first unit clamped down on Houston and all...

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