After scoring only six points in the first half, the Saints march down the field after a turnover to take the lead on a 16-yard pass from Drew Brees to Pierre Thomas early in the third quarter. But Colts answer with a four-yard scoring rush from Addai.
The Colts defense holds the Saints to six points on three scoring opportunities, including a stop on fourth and goal late in the second quarter, to keep the lead at halftime.

