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NFL: Atlanta 27, New Orleans 24 (OT)

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Published: Sept. 26, 2010 at 5:47 PM

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Matt Bryant was true on a 46-yard field goal with two minutes left in overtime Sunday, sending the Atlanta Falcons to a 27-24 victory over New Orleans.

Atlanta (2-1) ended a three-game losing streak to the Saints with the overtime win.

Matt Ryan went 19-of-30 through the air, racking up for 228 yards and two touchdowns, while Michael Turner collected 114 yards on 30 carries in the Falcons' victory.

The Saints (2-1) were led by Drew Brees, who finished 30-of-38 in the passing department for an impressive 365 yards and three touchdowns, but was intercepted twice.

Lance Moore hauled down six passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns in the loss.

Topics: Drew Brees, Matt Bryant, Michael Turner
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