Filtering through (what didn’t make) the notebook

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The Saints werent just beat Sunday at Soldier Field, they were beaten up.

Wide receivers Marques Colston (wrist) and Terrance Copper (concussion) and safety Josh Bullocks (ankle) were knocked out of the game. Tight end Eric Johnson was also sent to the bench.

*** Saints left tackle Jammal Brown got away with throwing a punch after Lance Briggs clobbered Colston.

*** Drew Brees set an NFL record for completions in a season with 443.

*** Free safety Danieal Manning unofficially was credited with a game-high 13 tackles. His previous high was nine in Week 2 vs. Kansas City.

*** Wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad finished shy of 10,000 yards for his career. At 35 next season, he will need 66 yards for the milestone.

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