Steven Jackson powered over the line for his first touchdown with Atlanta and Drew Brees responded by leading a 15-play touchdown drive that left the New Orleans Saints tied with the Falcons 7-7 after the first quarter on Thursday night. Jackson's 1-yard touchdown run capped his effective opening drive that gave the Falcons a 7-0 lead. Jackson has struggled at times after missing four games and most of a fifth with a hamstring injury, but the 30-year-old former Rams standout finally ran for his first touchdown with the Falcons. Matt Ryan's 22-yard pass to Jacquizz Rodgers gave the Falcons a first down at the Saints 9. More...