Reggie Bush returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown, effectively breaking the Cardinals' will. Garrett Hartley's extra point gave the Saints a 45-14 lead with 6:42 remaining in the third quarter.
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The bye week was good to Bush, who looked as healthy as ever while juking defenders on his way to a season-high 84 rushing yards on five carries. Bush showed off his ability to make defenders miss on a 46-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and again on his punt return for a touchdown in the third quarter. Bush added four catches for 24 yards and had a 36-yard average on three punt returns.
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The Cardinals just couldn't match the Saints, who scored touchdowns on five of their six first-half possessions. Kurt Warner and Co. couldn't stay on the field, as the Cardinals finished 1-for-8 on third downs.
