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WATCH: Calvin Ridley bails on Hail Mary attempt, tackles C.J. Gardner-Johnson

Calvin wasn't even trying to catch the Hail Mary, he came straight for CJ pic.twitter.com/xQ0J3aMcCd

— seth galina (@pff_seth) December 6, 2020

We’re pretty sure this isn’t how you coach players to compete on an end-of-game pass attempt. Backed up well out of scoring range and desperate to avoid a loss, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan heaved a deep shot downfield against the New Orleans Saints defense, clustered in the end zone around his receivers. But the numbers weren’t in his favor, and the ball was deflected, bouncing off players’ hands and helmets before falling harmlessly to the ground, ending the game and promising a Saints win.