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Tim Hightower up, C.J. Spiller down in Saints' win

NFL Nation reporter Mike Triplett explains why Drew Brees' fast start made Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin less of a factor in the New Orleans Saints' 24-17 victory.

TAMPA, Fla. -- I gave Drew Brees my game ball after he threw for 312 yards and passed Dan Marino for fourth place in NFL history with 421 career TD passes. Here’s a look at the other New Orleans Saints who were “up” and those who were “down” in Sunday’s 24-17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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