NFL coaches often talk about a few plays changing the outcome of a game. Unfortunately for the Atlanta Falcons, all of those plays were plays made by the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night.
Blocked punt
The Falcons were already down 7-0 when Michael Mauti came storming through the middle barely touched by Eric Weems to easily block Matt Bosher’s punt. He was then able to locate the ball and run it into the end zone to put the Saints ahead 14-0.
Former Saint Steve Gleason, who suffers from ALS, was in the building and he clearly enjoyed the moment.