Falcons vs. Saints Live Game Thread

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The Saints (4-9) host the Falcons (5-8) inside the Superdome for a noon kickoff that could make things a little bit interesting across the NFC South. Welcome to our Week 15 live game thread, as we'll see how each team responds following their bye week.
Game Updates
Scoring
- Saints, 18-yard touchdown reception by Juwan Johnson from Andy Dalton (10-75, 4:54), 7-0
- Saints, 68-yard touchdown reception by Rashid Shaheed from Taysom Hill (2-73, 0:50), 14-0
- Falcons, 28-yard field goal by Younghoe Koo (12-52, 5:51), 14-3
- Falcons, 5-yard touchdown run by Tyler Allgeier (8-75, 4:14), 14-10
- Saints, 22-yard touchdown reception by Juwan Johnson from Andy Dalton (11-75, 7:12), 21-10
- Falcons, 3-yard touchdown run by Cordarrelle Patterson (8-32, 4:00), 2-point attempt successful by Tyler Allgeier, 21-18
Big Saints Plays
Justin Evans comes up with a gigantic play on fourth down.
JUSTIN EVANS KNOCKS IT OUT! BRADLEY ROBY RECOVERS! SAINTS BALL!!!
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 18, 2022
📺 #ATLvsNO on FOX pic.twitter.com/QhmcVNVLPf
Johnson gets his second score of the game.
Dalton ➡️ Johnson for their 2nd TD connection of the day!!!#ATLvsNO | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/iGrE3hbhWy
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 18, 2022
Taysom Hill loves to play the Falcons.
Taysom on the run 💪#ATLvsNO | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/ZYIEqB0tXw
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 18, 2022
Chris Olave continues to put up an impressive rookie campaign.
Dalton ➡️ Olave for 21 yards! #ATLvsNO | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/uX17Uefx0Z
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 18, 2022
Rashid Shaheed continues to be a real bright spot for the Saints.
RASHID SHAHEED IS A BIG PLAY WAITING TO HAPPEN 💥
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) December 18, 2022
Hill connects on the deep ball to make it 14-0 ⚜️
(🎥: @nfl) | #Saints
pic.twitter.com/uoVcRg9hoj
Juwan Johnson was missed, and makes a big effort to get into the end zone.
Juwan Johnson with his 6th TD of the season on a 19-yd strike from Andy Dalton!! 👏#ATLvsNO | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/iu96dcjdUr
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 18, 2022
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