Saints Win First Game as Brees Breaks Unitas' Record

Drew Brees help the Saints offense get started by throwing a touchdown pass to Devery Henderson and breaking Johnny Unitas' 50 year old record with a touchdown pass in 48 consecutive games. They overcame a 24-14 deficit by throwing 2 more touchdown passes to Marques Coltson, who broke the Saints all-time record of receiving touchdowns with his 51st in the third quarter. With Marques Colston catching 9 passes for 131 yards and 3 scores and Drew Brees lighting up the Chargers defense with 370 yards and 4 touchdowns, the Saints came back and held the Chargers at the end 31-24.