Mark Ingram scores TD in NFL debut as Saints pound 49ers

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    With the end zone a few strides away, Mark Ingram exhibited the explosive, tackle-breaking form that defined his Heisman Trophy career at Alabama.

    Ingram highlighted his NFL debut with a 14-yard touchdown run on which he bounced off a defender and spun to keep his balance, and the New Orleans Saints rolled to a 24-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason opener for both teams on Friday night.

    "Just being able to get in the end zone for the first time being an NFL player is special for me," said Ingram, who carried six times for 23 yards. "I just have to thank the line for blocking great. That's what really allowed me to get in. All I had to do was make one guy miss."

    While Ingram's run helped him match the hype that comes with being a first-round draft choice, another rookie with far less pedigree had the most spectacular play of the night.

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