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A revived defense, a record-setting game by tight end Ben Watson and a little bit of Steve Gleason-inspired magic helped the New Orleans Saints upset the Atlanta Falcons, 31-21, on Thursday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

The Saints (2-4) played their most complete game of the season, dominating the previously unbeaten Falcons (5-1) in front of a boisterous home crowd.

Watson, 34, caught 10 passes for a career-high 127 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter. The Saints elected to go for it on fourth-and-goal from the 4. After an encroachment penalty moved the ball up to the 2, Drew Brees lofted a pass to Watson in the end zone, who dropped to his knees in celebration.



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WHODATINCA

Ellerbe and Kikaha played exceptionally well. And, who is this Mauti guy? Let's keep him.

Crusader

Linebacker MICHAEL MAUTI

On the punt block for a touchdown:

“In that situation, we don’t know who is going to block it. We were just going to put some pressure. It was a great call by Coach Mac (Greg McMahon, special teams coordinator) that was put in this week. I just happened to come free. It was a good scheme put in. It was awesome.”

On if he felt it:

“I do not think it’s hit me yet. I was in the stands when Steve Gleason blocked that punt against Atlanta (in 2006). It was a special feeling. That’s what I’ve been dreaming about since I was sitting in that seat up there. To live that out is something special. I’m enjoying it.”

On doing it the night Steve Gleason is honored:

“He is one of my heroes. I look up to him. To do something like that against Atlanta like he did is something that I’ve been dreaming about for a long time.”

On that play sparking the team:

“I think so. Anytime you get an explosion play like that is momentum for us. We are at home and the crowd is into it. It was a special play. I think a lot of guys fed off that.”

Drew Brees, Saints players postgame interviews

W.T. Sherman is my favorite General. After all he did order Atlanta to be burned to the ground.

Halo

I had to get up out of bed to make sure it wasn't all a dream.
I guess we really did kick Atlanta's azz!

Ok, back to bed for another hour and a half!!!