NFL Preseason Betting: Saints Trounce Chiefs, 30-7
Drew Brees was nearly perfect for the Saints. (AI Wire photo)
Last year, Drew Brees shocked the NFL with his consistency and output. He’s not sneaking up on anyone now. Brees is solidifying himself as a superstar quarterback and was outstanding again Thursday night in a preseason rout of the Kansas City Chiefs. The New Orleans Saints’ All-Pro was 17-for-19 for 182 yards and a touchdown in a 30-7 victory at Arrowhead Stadium.
Brees and the Saints hold Super Bowl odds of 8/1 and are 5/1 to win the NFC after falling short last season despite leading the league in offense. New Orleans, which beat the point spread that favored Kansas City by 2.5, went up 30-0 in the second half on two TD runs by backup Pierre Thomas. New kicker Olindo Mare, formerly of Miami, was 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts.
One reason for the Chiefs’ poor play was the fact starting QB Damon Huard didn’t take the field. He sat out as coach Herm Edwards gave his backups a closer look. Also, running back Larry Johnson, who ended a holdout earlier in the week by signing a $50-million deal, didn’t play.
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