In the first quarter , New Orleans drew first blood as QB Drew Brees completed a 39 - yard TD pass to WR David Patten .
The Saints began their 2008 campaign at home against their NFC South foe , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
In the first quarter , Saints   drew first blood as QB Drew Brees completed a 39 - yard TD pass to WR David Patten .
The Saints began their 2008 campaign at home against their NFC South foe , the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .