NEW ORLEANS -- Remember the hard-luck Saints of old -- that mistake-prone franchise that routinely crumbled in crunch time? In their first three games since coach Sean Payton was suspended in the NFLs bounty probe, the Saints have started to resemble that franchise again, and even Drew Brees has been helpless to do anything about it. The Saints were unable to protect an 18-point, third-quarter lead, and fans in the Superdome watched in dread as Kansas Citys Ryan Succop booted his club-record sixth field goal to lift the previously winless Chiefs to a 27-24 overtime victory over New Orleans on Sunday. The Saints have now lost twice in the Superdome, where they were unbeaten a season ago, and which will host the Super Bowl next February. But New Orleans now looks like a long shot to be playing for a championship after opening with losses to three 1-2 teams. "We are far from talking about the Super Bowl right now," Brees said. "What we need to focus on is getting one win." Next week, the reeling Saints (0-3) travel to Green Bay. The Chiefs (1-2) meanwhile, went home feeling a lot better about not only getting their first victory, but the resolve they showed to get it. "The best part is our guys never gave up," said Succop, a perfect 6 for 6 on kicks ranging from 25 to 45 yards. "We kept fighting, it was a huge team win and Im just really excited to have had a part in it." After Jamaal Charles 91-yard touchdown run -- the longest running play in Chiefs history, and the longest given up by the Saints -- started Kansas Citys comeback, the Chiefs defence thwarted a Saints scoring chance when Stanford Routt intercepted Brees underthrown pass for Devery Henderson near the Kansas City goal line late in the third quarter. Brees, who was 20-of-36 for 240 yards and three TDs -- never had another completion after that, and only attempted six passes because the Saints also never got another first down. Charles, who finished with 233 yards rushing and 55 yards receiving, scored the only touchdown the Chiefs needed. The rest of the scoring came on field goals, as well as a safety on Justin Houstons third sack of the game. "This team needed a win, and a win like that really helped out in particular," Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said. "There were a lot of doubts about what we could do and they showed a lot of character." Tiring of answering questions about the effects of the bounty scandal on their season, the Saints were once again in no mood to discuss whether things might have been different if Payton were still around. "All I can say is Sean Payton is a great football coach," Brees said. "But hes not here, so the rest of us have to find a way." Instead, the Chiefs found a way after their sack of Brees for a safety got them the ball, down 24-21, with 5:33 to go. Matt Cassels spinning scramble and 11-yard pass across the field to Jon Baldwin on third-and-10 extended the drive, which also included Cassels completion to Dwayne Bowe on fourth-and-5 before Succops 43-yard game-tying kick with 3 seconds left. In one of several lowlights for the crew of replacement officials working the game, New Orleans was briefly ruled the winner on the field in overtime when running back Shaun Draughn lost the ball stretching for a first down and safety Roman Harper picked up the ball and ran to the end zone. The fumble was overturned on video review, but the spot came up a half-yard short of a first down. Charles easily converted a fourth-down run to extend the winning drive. "We knew coming in that we could run against this defence," Charles said. "It was an opportunity we had to take advantage of." The Saints scored first when Lance Moores leaping 9-yard catch capped an 83-yard, game-opening drive. After that, however, no team got in the end zone for the rest of the half, which ended with the Saints up 10-6. New Orleans appeared to be taking command in the third quarter thanks to a pair of turnovers by the Chiefs. First came a fumble by Dexter McCluster, who hurt his shoulder while falling on his own after a short catch, then let the ball go moments before he would have been touched down by cornerback Jabari Greer. Officials initially ruled McCluster down while linebacker Jonathan Casillas scooped the ball and ran to the end zone. The Saints challenged and won a reversal on replay review, giving them the ball on the Chiefs 19. That set up Brees 1-yard TD pass to tight end Jimmy Graham. New Orleans then went ahead 24-6 on Brees 6-yard swing pass to fullback Jed Collins, capping a short drive set up by Greers interception and 28-yard return to the Kansas City 7. 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In the three-minute monologue aired Monday night by Penn State Com Radio, the former Penn State assistant football coach said he knows in his heart that he did not do what he called "these alleged disgusting acts" and described himself as the victim of Penn State, investigators, civil attorneys, the media and others. "They can take away my life, they can make me out as a monster, they can treat me as a monster, but they cant take away my heart," he said. "In my heart, I know I did not do these alleged disgusting acts. My wife has been my only sex partner and that was after marriage." A thinner Sandusky, smiling and accompanied by sheriffs deputies, showed up at the courthouse Tuesday wearing a red prison jumpsuit, white sneakers and holding a manila envelope. Sandusky and at least some of his victims were planning to address the judge at the hearing. Given the number of charges, the serious nature of his crimes and his age, the 68-year-old Sandusky faces the likelihood of a sentence that will send him to state prison for the rest of his life. Sandusky was convicted in June of abusing 10 boys over 15 years, including some attacks inside Penn State athletic facilities. In the statement, Sandusky blames an accuser he does not name for his legal predicament. "A young man who is dramatic, a veteran accuser, and always sought attention started everything," Sandusky said. "He was joined by a well-orchestrated effort of the media, investigators, the system, Penn State, psychologists, civil attorneys and other accusers. They won. Ive wondered what they really won: Attention, financial gain, prestige . will all be temporary." He also blamed his conviction on 45 counts of child sexual abuse on "speculation and stories." "We must fight unfairness, inconsistency and dishonesty. People need to be portrayed for who they really are," Sandusky said. "Weve not been complainers. When we couldnt have kids, we adopted. When we didnt have time to prepare for a trial, we still gave it our best. We will fight for another chance." Sandusky attorney Joe Amendola said he did not expect any others to speak on Sanduskys behalf, although friends and family members -- including his wife, Dottie -- have written letters of support. Dottie Sandusky plans to attend the hearing, he said. Tom Kline, lawyer for a young man who said Sandusky groped him in a shower when he was 12 or 13, said his client plans to read a statement Tuesday.dddddddddddd "Hes going to tell the judge how this has affected him, how its been painful and difficult," Kline said. Lead prosecutor Joe McGettigan said as many as a half-dozen victims are expected to be heard. The eight victims who testified against Sandusky at trial described abuse that ranged from grooming and fondling to oral and anal sex. Sandusky did not take the stand but gave interviews shortly after his arrest in which he declared he was not guilty. Defence attorney Karl Rominger at first said he was unaware of the recording, then called The Associated Press back early Tuesday to confirm its authenticity. Mike Fliegelman, student general manager of the radio station, said the statement was recorded inside the county jail in Bellefonte, but he referred further questions to the stations faculty general manager, who did not return phone messages late Monday. Rominger said the sentencing and a related proceeding to determine if Sandusky qualifies as a sexually violent predator under Pennsylvanias version of Megans Law should take less than two hours. Rominger said a 30-year minimum sentence -- which would keep Sandusky behind bars at least until hes nearly 100 -- was probably the most the defence could hope for. Rominger said on WHP radio that Sandusky knows the judge could impose a longer sentence if Sandusky insists he is innocent, but some offences carry mandatory minimums that are likely to translate into an effective life sentence. "Why worry about the niceties of pleasing the court when it wont change your sentence?" Rominger said. Along with Sandusky, prosecutors last year also arrested two Penn State administrators and charged them with lying to the grand jury that investigated Sandusky and failing to properly report suspected abuse. Tim Curley, the athletic director on leave, and Gary Schultz, a retired vice-president for business and finance, deny the charges and await trial. The case led to the firing of longtime head football coach Joe Paterno, who died from lung cancer in January, and the ouster of university President Graham Spanier, who remains a faculty member. Eight legal teams that represent at least 20 victims or other potential civil claimants have surfaced, and Penn State has indicated its desire to settle claims out of court. After Tuesdays sentencing hearing, Sandusky most likely would be sent to Camp Hill state prison. There, he would be tested and evaluated by Department of Corrections personnel, who will determine where he will serve his time. ' ' '