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Saints go up 14-6 on Panthers

Drew Brees, Charles Johnson

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

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After a half of play, Panthers safety Mike Mitchell probably doesn’t think Drew Brees is “soft” any longer.

The Saints have gone up 14-6 over the Panthers in the second quarter, cashing in with touchdowns where the Panthers have settled for field goals.

After taking the lead with a nine-play, 80-yard touchdown drive, the Saints just tacked on another Marques Colston touchdown.

After an early three-and-out, Brees has caught fire, 11-of-15 passing for 107 yards and two scores.

The Panthers haven’t been able to get any pressure on him, and he’s picking apart a secondary that plays hard, but isn’t talented enough to match up with his multiple weapons.