Winners of seven games in a row, the New Orleans Saints (8-1) were looking to increase their lead in the NFC South to a full two games over the Carolina Panthers (6-3) when they visited the Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) in an NFC vs. AFC showdown at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Here is how the game unfolded:
1st HALF
The Bengals won the toss and deferred to the second half. The Saints, as has been their habit this season, went on a lengthy drive 15 plays drive covering 75 yards to score a touchdown on a Drew Brees pass to Michael Thomas.