Ryan throws late interception, Falcons fall to Saints 20-17

Sunday’s victory against Atlanta was the 142nd regular-season start for Brees under Payton, with 10 more coming in the playoffs.

“I thought it was a big win for us, ” he said. Freeman lost a fumble at the Saints 4 early in the fourth quarter. “If we can get our football exactly like we like when we get out football taking care of it and going after it, that’s when we’ll be at our best”.

Quinn frequently talks about takeaways and turnovers as “the philosophy of the ball”.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) runs out of the pocket against the Carolina Panthers durin …

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The Saints are 87-57 under Payton, who won New Orleans’ only Super Bowl title but was suspended in 2012 following a bounty scandal.

However, the apple of their eye is New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton. Matt Ryan then threw the game-sealing, backbreaking interception on a ball intended for Devonta Freeman over the middle, and the Saints were able to get into field goal range and kick the game victor as time expired. He had 25 rushing attempts for 76 yards and a receiving touchdown.

Second QuarterJan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Moeaki (81) runs for a touchdown against New Orleans Saints middle linebacker Stephone Anthony (50) during the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. That record includes two seasons where the Saints finished 13-3, as well as five years of making it into the NFL Playoffs. “There’s only one team that’s truly happy at the end of the year and that’s our goal to be that team next year”.

Listed on the injury report this week with a sore hip, Ryan says he never regrets getting knocked down when his receivers make plays.

Ryan completed 24 of 36 passes for 334 yards, two touchdowns, and that one bad interception.

“There was no intention to cheap-shot anybody”, Levitre said.

It seems unthinkable New Orleans would let Brees go.

“It was a great challenge by (Payton)”, Watson said. We got a lot of good memories, a lot of great wins and put up a lot of points. When you come off a 7-9 season, obviously, where were we lacking or where do we need to get better or what more do we need to do, and I think that is the evaluation process that takes place here over the next few weeks, two months. At a soon-to-be 37-years-old, Brees proved he’s still capable of playing at a high level as long as his offensive line gives him just enough time to release the football. When asked if he would be willing to extend his contract, he said, “Absolutely”.

“I know there are guys in this locker room that want to be a big part of that, but there are always those question marks every offseason, especially the day after”. The game really wasn’t that close, and the loss sent the Falcons into the tailspin that changed the season from something special to just another year. Backup S Robenson Therezie was inactive, so Godfrey played a more prominent role….