Photos: Redskins, 40; Saints, 32

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  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Season opening game -- New Orleans Saints defensive end Martez Wilson (95) blocks the punt of Washington Redskins punter Sav Rocca (6) and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Courtney Roby (15), right, recovered for a touchdown during the first half. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- Fan Eliot Lanaux, from Covington, holds a sign supporting QB Drew Brees in the first half of the Saints' 40-32 loss to the Washington Redskins Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) makes a TD catch as Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (59) defends in the first half of the Saints' 40-32 loss to the Washington Redskins Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) makes a spectacular catch as Washington Redskins corner back Josh Wilson (26) defends as the Saints try to make a comeback inthe in the 4th quarter of the Saints' 40-32 loss to the Washington Redskins Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNISSaints interim coach Aaron Kromer calls a timeout during a game Sept. 9. Kromer has agreed to become the Chicago Bears' offensive coordinator, according to reports.

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a touchdown pass to New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) as Washington Redskins defensive end Stephen Bowen (72) defends during the second half. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joseph Morgan (13) can't hold on to the ball as Washington Redskins cornerback Cedric Griffin (20) defends during the second half. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) turns upfield after making the catch as Washington Redskins safety DeJon Gomes (24) and Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) move in to make the stop during the first half. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIGNew Orleans defensive end Will Smith (91) and the rest of the Saints defense hope to improve this week against the Kansas City Cheifs.

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Washington Redskins safety Reed Doughty (37) makes the interception in the end zone to end the game as New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joseph Morgan (13) and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) watch during the second half. Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) and Washington Redskins cornerback Cedric Griffin (20) were also on the play. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La.

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- Southern University's band performs before the start of the Saints' 40-32 loss to the Washington Redskins Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Saints-Redskins FBN -- Season opening game -- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joseph Morgan (13) can't hold on to the ball as Washington Redskins cornerback Cedric Griffin (20) defends during the second half. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La.

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Season opening game -- New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) pats New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) on the helmet after Moore pulled in a touchdown pass during the second half. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Season opening game -- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson (19) can't hold on to the pass after being sandwiched by Washington Redskins safety DeJon Gomes (24) and a teammate during the second half. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) can't hold on to the interception in front of Washington Redskins wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (11) during the second half. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lance Moore (16) pulls in the touchdown pass during the second half. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- Saints running back Darren Sproles can't hold on to the pass while being covered by Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (59) during the second half on Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG --- New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) can't hold on to the interception in front of Washington Redskins wide receiver Aldrick Robinson (11) and holds his helmet in his hands before getting back up during the second half. The Redskins won 40-32. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNISNew Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham makes a one-handed catch in the first half against Washington on Sunday in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNISNew Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma talks with teammates on the bench during the Saints’ loss to the Washington Redskins last month in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- Washington Redskins corner back Cedric Griffin (20) breaks up a pass intended forNew Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) in the second half of the Saints' 40-32 loss to the Washington Redskins Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) looks for a receiver in the first half of the Saints' 40-32 loss to the Washington Redskins Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNISNew Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston fumbles the ball after catching a pass in the first half of the Saints' game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The ball went though the end zone for a touchback, giving the ball to Washington. The Saints are now off to their first 0-2 start since 2006.

  • Advocate staff photo by BILL FEIG -- New Orleans Saints defensive end Martez Wilson (95) blocks the punt of Washington Redskins punter Sav Rocca (6) and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Courtney Roby (15) recovered for a touchdown during the first half. Photo shot on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012, in New Orleans, La..

  • Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS -- Saints fans Hank Staples, left and Keith Williams, right, congratulate Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) after the Saints' 40-32 loss to the Washington Redskins Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.