Here comes New Orleans early in the second quarter. With some New England help. Drew Brees on fourth and six gets Patriors cornerback Darius Butler on pass interference, then short passes, some power running and a 2-yard run to the left pylon by speedy Reggie Bush get the Saints into the end zone.
Brady's night (5 of 8 for 67 yards) is done after having a hot hand in his second of two series. Brian Hoyer's in and knows who to go to. Edelman hauls in two catches for 39 yards before Laurence Maroney's 5-yard touchdown puts New England's lead again at 10 points at 17-7.
Patrick Ramsey takes over for Brees with about five minutes remaining in the half.
Pats are getting some pressure at times on Ramsey - and they did sack Brees once for 11 yards.
Nice hit for a pass breakup by cornerback Jonathan Wilhite on Courtney Robey on a slant. It killed a Saints series.
The irrepressible Edelman eluded the New Orleans defense for a 22-yard reception to put the Pats on their 42 at the two-minute warning, but the scoring is done for the first half.
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