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Former Georgia State kicker hits game-winning field goal for Saints

Georgia State kicker Wil Lutz is 5-for-5 in field goals, 21-for-21 in point-after attempts this season.

Credit: Curtis Compton

Credit: Curtis Compton

Georgia State kicker Wil Lutz is 5-for-5 in field goals, 21-for-21 in point-after attempts this season.
By Maghen Moore
Nov 19, 2017

Former Georgia State and current New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz sealed the team’s victory over the Redskins Sunday.

After the game, the kicker spoke about the overtime field goal with local media.

The win brings the Saints to an 8-2 record and the remain first in the NFC South.

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