Saints Play of the Day: Lance Moore's 80-yard touchdown vs. Falcons

The New Orleans Saints prepare for a highly anticipated Monday Night Football matchup against their longtime rivals, the Atlanta Falcons. The showdown is set for September 28th at the Caesars Superdome. Among the highlights expected from this game is an 80-yard touchdown pass from Saints quarterback Drew Brees to wide receiver Lance Moore.

Facing a difficult situation with a 2nd-and-25 from his own 20-yard line, Brees methodically worked his way back, taking an additional five steps before launching the pass towards Moore. The Atlanta cornerback struggled to keep up with Moore, who took advantage of the situation to sprint downfield and score the touchdown.

Moore had an impressive game overall, recording six catches for a total of 149 yards and two touchdowns. He also made a significant impact on special teams by contributing a 72-yard punt return. This performance was crucial for the Saints as they led 14-7 at one point during the game. However, the rivalry game was far from over, as it went into overtime.

The Saints managed to force a quick three-and-out to start the extra period and then drove down to the Atlanta 11-yard line with nine minutes remaining in the game. Instead of continuing to advance the ball, the Saints' coach, Sean Payton, opted to kick a short field goal on first down. This decision ultimately backfired as the Falcons capitalized on a blocked kick and a Falcons false start, securing the game with a winning kick on their third attempt.