CHICAGO – Their record isn’t pretty but the New Orleans Saints are back on top of the NFC South after a 31-15 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Monday night.
Drew Brees led the way with 375 yards passing and three touchdowns as the Saints improved to 6-8 on the season. They sit a half-game ahead of the Carolina Panthers and a game in front of Atlanta. The Falcons visit the Superdome for a big matchup this Sunday.
Jay Cutler had two touchdowns and three interceptions for Chicago, which dropped to 5-9 on the year.
Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner called the action on Westwood One.
(Josh Hill’s TD grab makes it 7-0 Saints)
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(It’s 14-0 as Drew Brees connects with Marques Colston)
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(New Orleans takes a 21-0 lead on Hill’s 2nd TD catch of the night)
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(Chicago gets on the board with a Jay Cutler TD pass to Marquess Wilson)
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(It’s 31-8 as Mark Ingram runs a TD in late)
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(The Bears add an Alshon Jeffery TD reception late in the 4th quarter)
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(Josh Hill’s postgame interview with Westwood One sideline reporter Mark Malone)
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(Postgame recap from Kevin Harlan and Kurt Warner)
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