For football fans in the Big Easy, "Lombardi Gras" just...

For football fans in the Big Easy, "Lombardi Gras" just keeps on rolling.

Drew Brees and the Saints extended New Orleans' post-Super Bowl euphoria for at least another week and denied Brett Favre a victory in the Louisiana Superdome one more time.

Brees completed 27 of 36 passes for 237 yards and one touchdown, and the Saints survived a hard-fought season opener for a 14-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night.

Fantasy Impact: 

Not a major fantasy night for many of the players involved. Adrian Peterson turned in a decent night against a stingy defense. TE Shiancoe was Favre's primary target with 4 receptions for 76 yards and a TD.

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