Photos: Falcons down Saints in NFC South clash with last-second field goal

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Photos: Falcons down Saints in NFC South clash with last-second field goal

The Falcons defeated the Saints, 26-24, on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo reacts as he leaves the field after kicking the game-winning 58-yard field goal with seconds left in a 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo reacts after kicking the game-winning 58-yard field goal with seconds left in a 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (6) watches his game-winning 58-yard field goal with seconds left in a 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints to win the game 26-24 on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo kicks the game-winning 58-yard field goal with seconds left in a 26-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints to win the game 26-24 on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) crosses the end zone after intercepting the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) is tackled after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) cannot catch the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) stops New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) reacts with Troy Anderson (440 after his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) recovers a fumble for a touchdown against New Orleans Saints cornerback Rico Payton (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) celebrates his touchdown off a New Orleans Saints fumble during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) gets lifted by defensive end Zach Harrison after his touchdown after he recovered a fumble in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London gets pushed out of bounds after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier rushes through New Orleans Saints defenders during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins attempts a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London goes up for a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen stops New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons defensive linebackers tackle New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney attempts a catch as the New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo was called pass interference during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney attempts a catch as the New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo was called pass interference during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Lorenzo Carter reacts as he leaves the field after the Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-24 on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Matthew Judon reacts as he leaves the field after the Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-24 on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson crosses into the end zone before a penalty prevented the score during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons owner Arthur Blank reacts after the Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-24 on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons owner Arthur Blank embraces former Falcons player Tim Green before the game against New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo reacts as he leaves the field after kicking the game-winning 58-yard field goal with seconds left in a 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Sept. 29, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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