Oct 7, 2013 6:24 AM
Drew Brees threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns as the Saints beat the Bears 26-18 at Soldier Field to remain perfect on the season. Brees completed 29-of-35 passes, while Pierre Thomas had nine catches for 55 yards and two TD's for the Saints, who improved to 5-and-0 on the season. Thomas also had 36 yards rushing and Jimmy Graham posted 10 grabs for 135 yards in the victory. Jay Cutler went 24-of-33 for 358 yards with two scores for the Bears, who have lost two in-a-row to dip to 3-and-2. Alshon Jeffery had 10 catches for 218 yards and a TD in the setback.