NEW ORLEANS — Saints rookie Reggie Bush delighted everyone wearing black-and-gold yesterday, showing like never before those electrifying plays he made in high school and college could translate to the NFL.

"Obviously, I haven't had the flashy runs or the breakthrough game like everybody has been expecting, but at the same time, I'm adjusting to the NFL," Bush said. "It's the kind of a game I've been waiting for, too."

Bush tied Joe Horn's franchise record by scoring all four New Orleans' touchdowns and gained 168 total yards as the Saints beat San Francisco, 34-10. The victory helped New Orleans (8-4) remain alone in first place in the NFC South, while reducing the 49ers (5-7) to playoff long shots.

Bush finished with 131 yards on nine receptions and 37 yards on 10 rushes.

He put the game away by turning a short pass into a 74-yard gain that set up his fourth TD, a slicing 10-yard run in which he dived to reach the goal line.

"At some point the athlete takes over and there's only so much you can draw on the drawing board," Saints quarterback Drew Brees said. "I'm sure the fans were all waiting for that breakout game where he just takes the game over."