CHICAGO — Drew Brees saw a different attitude, noticed a better vibe this time.

Jimmy Graham could sense it, too.

“You should have heard this locker room before the game started,” he said. “We need to come out every week just like that.”

There was plenty for the Saints to like about their 31-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on Monday night.

Brees threw for 375 yards and three touchdowns, and New Orleans (6-8) moved into first place ahead of Carolina (5-8-1) and Atlanta (5-9) after losing four of its previous five games. The Saints also rebounded from a 41-10 loss to the Panthers.

“I saw a lot of enthusiasm,” Brees said. “I saw a lot of guys just ready to play. “