The first game of the 2012 NFL preseason is now filed away for all posterity, and the Saints reserves held off a late drive by the Cardinals camp bodies to win 17-10. Apparently, Jonathan Vilma's settlement talks with the league allow him to appear here on CSC, so that's nice.
Make the jump for all the post-game coverage I could track down before having to get ready for work today.
NFL Game Center: Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints - 2012 Hall of Fame | nfl.com
Includes drive charts, play-by-play, stats, and video highlights.
Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints | ESPN.com
ESPN GAMEHQ - Includes stats, recap, play-by-play, drive charts, and photos.
New Orleans Saints top Arizona Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game | NFL.com
(AP) Drew Brees only played in one series in Sunday's Hall of Fame Game, but the quarterback tossed a touchdown and helped lead the New Orleans Saints to a 17-10 win over the Arizona Cardinals.
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From the Saints Sideline
New Orleans Saints beat Arizona Cardinals 17-10 in preseason opener | NOLA.com
James Varney - First-team offense, defense sharp in limited action.
Saints Knock Off Cardinals, 17-10, in Pro Football Hall of Fame Game | neworleanssaints.com
Saints defense collects two interceptions, three sacks in first game under DC Steve Spagnuolo.
Saints Postgame Notes | neworleanssaints.com
Saints Rookie RB Travaris Cadet led the game in receiving with eight receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown.
Photo Gallery - 2012 Hall of Fame Game | NOLA.com
The Saints open their preseason against the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio on Sunday, August 5, 2012.
New Orleans Saints' new-look defense impressive in first outing | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Steve Spagnuolo's unit has nice first half.
New Orleans Saints WR Adrian Arrington has hurt knee; not clear if surgery needed | NOLA.com
James Varney - He was expected to challenge for fourth receiver spot.
New Orleans Saints escape first 2012 preseason game without serious injuries | NOLA.com
James Varney - With the exception of wide receiver Adrian Arrington, a surprise scratch from Sunday night's game with a knee injury, the New Orleans Saints appeared to emerge from their first 2012 preseason contest without any serious injuries.
New Orleans Saints kicker John Kasay misses opportunity with missed 54-yard field goal attempt | NOLA.com
Mike Triplett - Kasay battling Garrett Hartley for job.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Joseph Morgan's homecoming a mixed bag | NOLA.com
Jeff Duncan - He played high school, college football in Canton.
New Orleans Saints finally enjoy some good vibrations | NOLA.com
Jeff Duncan - Most NFL teams would rather run gassers in the mid-day sun than play the NFL Hall of Fame Game.
Quick Take: Saints Beat Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game | sportsnola.com
Ken Trahan - Reminding all to keep it all in perspective - that this was an opening preseason game - there were some positive things to take from the New Orleans Saints' 17-10 victory over the Arizona Cardinals Sunday night at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Observation deck: Cardinals-Saints - NFC South Blog | ESPN.com
Pat Y. - Let’s run through some thoughts and observations from the New Orleans Saints’ 17-10 victory against the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday night’s Hall of Fame Game.
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From Our Man in Canton - Andrew Juge of The Saints Nation
Who dats warming up http://lockerz.com/s/231610246
Patrick Robinson & Johnny Patrick http://lockerz.com/s/231610980
Charles Brown & Chase Daniel http://lockerz.com/s/231611115
Sprolesy getting stretched out pregame http://lockerz.com/s/231612064
Jermon Bushrod getting ready http://lockerz.com/s/231613638
Colston & Devery http://lockerz.com/s/231614610
Giving @thomasmorstead some pregame support http://lockerz.com/s/231616489
Hanging with @MalcolmJenkins http://lockerz.com/s/231618347
So Joe Morgan is by far the fastest on field
Me & Bushrod http://lockerz.com/s/231622010
Told Brees will play one series only. Starters maybe a tad longer but not much
Saints' offense clearly missing Sean Payton. Except not. Driving down at will.
7-0 Saints. Piece of cake. Right down the field.
I'm not listening to broadcast. How many times has the word "bounty" been dropped?
Chase Daniel does not get rid of the ball fast enough. I'm spoiled watching Brees
Ralph Malbrough @SaintsNationBlg on podcast u said Martez Wilson better dominate 2nd team OT. I think he just delivered
Saints Nation Blog @MilneMalbrough BOOM!!!
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From the Cardinals' Beak
An Experience, But A Loss | azcardinals.com
Darren Urban - Cardinals fall to Saints, 17-10, in Hall of Fame game; Kolb hurt.
Kevin Kolb injured as Arizona Cardinals lose to New Orleans Saints | azcentral.com
Kent Somers - The Cardinals' appearance in the Hall of Fame Game on Sunday evening was their first since 1986. And given the way things went, they might want to wait longer than 26 years to return.
First impressions of the first preseason game | azcentral.com blogs
Kent Somers - It's too late in Canton for me to think of a clever intro. So let's get to the meat, such as it is, after a preseason game.
Arizona Cardinals rookies welcome extra chance | azcentral.com
Kent Somers - Most veteran players probably groaned when the Cardinals agreed to play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame game, meaning there would be five preseason games instead of four.
Cardinals vs. Saints: August 5, 2012 - photos | azcentral.com
Slideshow and gallery.
2012 HOF Game - NFC West Blog | ESPN.com
Mike Sando - Looking back upon three things discussed here before the Arizona Cardinals' exhibition opener against New Orleans, a 17-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints in the Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium on Sunday night.
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V-Roll Roll Call
Video: Brees on Saints' Hall of Fame Game victory | neworleanssaints.com
Quarterback Drew Brees speaks to Stacey Dales following the New Orleans Saints' win over the Arizona Cardinals. Page includes other video highlight clips.