Drew Brees and the Saints held off Matt Ryan and the Falcons in a key NFC South matchup in Week 1, in the return of head coach Sean Payton to New Orleans.
Reaction to Saints’ 23-17 win over the Falcons
Stacy RevereHans Peterson of Canal St. Chronicles is pleased with the improvement of the Saints’ defense:
Alex Welch of The Falcoholic is frustrated by the Falcons’ lack of urgency:
Read Article >Saints hold off Falcons, 23-17
John David Mercer-USA TODAY SporWith 3:16 remaining in the game, the Saints capped a ten-play, 68-yard drive with another Hartley field goal to give themselves the six-point lead and set up the Falcons’ last minute scoring attempt.
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Read Article >Roman Harper picks off Matt Ryan
Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY SportsIt seems like game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints always come down the last play, the bitter end. The 2013 season opener was no different. Trailing 23-17, Atlanta had the ball at the Saints three-yard line.
On third down, Matt Ryan had had Steven Jackson wide open on a crossing route in the end zone. The perfect pass hit Jackson right in the hands and bounced off. Fourth down. One last chance.
Read Article >Falcons vs. Saints inactives, Week 1
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