In-game Replay: Matt Ryan finds Mohamed Sanu for touchdown

12/07/2017 -- Atlanta, GA, - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) practices before the start of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, December 7, 2017.  ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

Credit: Alyssa Pointer

12/07/2017 -- Atlanta, GA, - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) practices before the start of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, December 7, 2017. ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM

Despite throwing three picks in four pass attempts, Matt Ryan atoned for his mistakes in the fourth quarter when he threw the game-tying touchdown pass.

With the Falcons trailing the New Orleans Saints 17-10 on Thursday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Ryan led the Falcons on an 11-play, 69-yard drive that lasted seven minutes and six seconds.

He connected with wide receiver Mohamed Sanu on an 8-yard touchdown pass while facing a third-and-4. The Falcons tied the game at 17 with 10:01 remaining in regulation.