The Denver Broncos lead the football game at the end of the first half against the New Orleans Saints

The Saints even up the score on the first play of the second quarter. The score is tied at 7 each. Good solid defense from the Saints and they stop Denver at mid field and force them to punt.

On the next possession and true to form Drew Brees is throwing very accurately as expected. And even though they make it to mid field they can not convert and decide to go for it on 4th down. instead of converting the down he throws an interception and the Broncos get the ball back at mid field.

On the first play of the drive a play fake and pass puts them in Saints territory on the 23. Denver makes the score and they take the lead. Score stands at 14 to 7.

The Broncos defense keeps Brees from scoring on this drive and Manning gets the ball back with just over 4 minutes left in the half.

Denver takes the field goal near the end of the half which does extend their lead to 10. The half time score is 14 Denver to 7 New Orleans.