Charlotte, NC – New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, who missed practice on Friday afternoon due to a shin injury, is in the lineup this afternoon. Bush, whose status was listed by Head Coach Sean Payton as questionable on Friday, traveled to Charlotte is actively participating in the pre-game warm-ups.

On another note, Carolina Panthers starting quarterback Vinny Testaverde, who was added to the Panthers injury list yesterday with a back injury, has been deactivated by the Panthers. David Carr is slated to start the game at QB for the Panthers.

K John Kasay's 45-yard field goal gave the Panthers a 3-0 lead 10 minutes into the game.

The Saints took a 7-3 lead when Drew Brees hit Lance Moore on a 1-yard TD pass.

Olindo Mare kicked a 46-yard field goal to give the Saints a 7-point lead at 10-3.

Kasay cut the margin to 10-6 on a 29-yard FG with :25 remaining before halftime.

Brees tossed a 1-yard TD pass to Billy Miller to extend the Saints lead to 17-6 early in the 3rd quarter.

Brees took a quarterback draw 8 yards into the end zone to make the score 24-6.

Brees fired a strike to Marques Colston for a 4-yard TD to give the Saints a 31-6 lead.