Chase Daniel completed 15-of-21 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Saints to a 38-20 preseason victory over the Texans. Daniel also threw an interception in relief of starter Drew Brees, who threw for 36 yards on 5-of-10 passing for New Orleans, which won its first game in the Superdome since an overtime victory over Minnesota in the NFC Championship Game.
Reggie Bush ran the ball seven times for 49 yards and a score, while Brees also added a rushing touchdown. Marques Colston made four catches for 49 yards, while Adrian Arrington led the team in receiving with three catches for 71 yards and a touchdown. Matt Schaub completed 8-of-10 passes for 117 yards for the Texans, who have lost both of their preseason games.