Drew Brees sixth touchdown passes against the Detroit Lions yesterday tied him for the most scoring passes by a Saints player in one game as the NFL kicked off its first full Sunday of games in a big way.

Brees franchiserecordtying score was a 13yard completion to fullback Heath Evans with 8:29 left in the game, giving the Saints a 4527 lead.

Joe Namath took Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez aside just minutes before his debut in the NFL. The rookie asked him about his first start and Namath said he didn remember it and that (yesterday) was about Sanchez, not him. "What a pep talk," a www.footballbengalsshop.com/WOMENS-GENO-ATKINS-JERSEY.html beaming Sanchez said. "To hear that Womens Geno Atkins Jersey from a legend like that, it just kind of gives you the chills. It was something special."

Catching Johnny U

Peyton Manning tied John Unitas Colts franchise record for career wins with 118. "I never felt comfortable with comparisons with him. I think he kind of in his own category," Manning said. "But I am proud of those wins."Tony Gonzalez hauled in a touchdown pass and became the 21st player in NFL history with 11,000 yards receiving. Mike Peterson forced a fumble with a vicious hit and picked off a pass for the Falcons. Gonzalez and Peterson were the prominent players signed by Atlanta in the offseason and paid immediate dividends.

No. 1 start

Matthew Stafford first start had its ups and downs. The 2009 top overall draft choice was 16 of 37 for 205 yards with three interceptions, two by Darren Sharper. He led Detroit on two touchdown drives, capping one with his first NFL score on a short keeper.

One and done New York Giants halfback Danny Ware sustained a dislocated elbow returning the opening kickoff against the Washington Redskins. Ware was hurt when he was tackled at the end of the 17yard return.

Tampa Bay Cadillac Williams, back after having surgery twice in 15 months, finished with 97 yards rushing on 13 carries and scored a touchdown.