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Saints pull off improbable comeback to beat Falcons 27-26

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans (30) breaks a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Parker Hesse (46) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith reacts to play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) makes the catch against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) makes a winning field goal for a victory over the Atlanta Falcons during the final minute of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) celebrates victory over the Atlanta Falcons after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 27-26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 27-26. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) passes against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints safety Justin Evans (30) breaks a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Parker Hesse (46) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith reacts to play against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) makes the catch against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) makes a winning field goal for a victory over the Atlanta Falcons during the final minute of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) celebrates victory over the Atlanta Falcons after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 27-26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 27-26. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) makes the catch against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (3) makes a winning field goal for a victory over the Atlanta Falcons during the final minute of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP) New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) celebrates victory over the Atlanta Falcons after the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 27-26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. The New Orleans Saints won 27-26. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (7) runs after a ctach against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints Mark Ingram II (22) is stopped short on a two-point conversion against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) makes a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota (1) hits New Orleans Saints linebacker Pete Werner (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Saints pull off improbable comeback to beat Falcons 27-26