Landover, Md. – The Washington Redskins (1-1) rallied from a 24-15 deficit to start the fourth quarter and defeated the injury depleted New Orleans Saints (1-1), 29-24, at FedEx Field.

The Saints’ aspirations of starting 2-0 for the seventh time in franchise history were dashed after the Saints committed three costly turnovers, all of which were converted into points for the home team.

The Saints were out gained 455 yards to 250 by the Redskins, but still held a 24-15 lead following RB Reggie Bush’s 55 yard punt return for a touchdown on the second to last play of the third quarter.

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Saints & Payton Reach Long-Term Accord: Head Coach Sean Payton reached an agreement on a contract extension, it was announced by Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis. Payton, whose original contract was set to expire at the conclusion of the 2009 season, has now been extended through the 2012 season. “We are excited to get this done,” Loomis said.

Redskins K Shaun Suisham kicked a 22-yard field goal to give Washington a 3-0 lead late in the 1st quarter.

Suisham's 36-yard field goal made it 6-0 Redskins early in the 2nd quarter.

A Pierre Thomas 1-yard touchdown run gave the Saints a 7-6 lead.

Suisham kicked a 35-yard field goal with 1:04 left in the half to hand a 9-7 lead to Washington.

Martin Gramatica drilled a 49-yard field goal as the half expired for a 10-9 New Orleans advantage.

Robert Meachem's first career reception was a 19-yard TD pass from Drew Brees, making the score 17-9.

Clinton Portis scored on a 9-yard TD run. Jonathan Vilma intercepted the pass on the 2-point conversion attempt, leaving the score at 17-15.

Reggie Bush returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown to extend the Saints' lead to 24-15.

An 8-yard scoring run by Portis cut made it a 24-22 game.

Washington took the lead on a 67-yard touchdown pass from Jason Campbell to Santana Moss, putting the Redskins up 29-24.