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Saints vs. Patriots Recap: Links, Tweets, & Video From 30-27 Loss to the Patriots

Yeah, the loss sucks and the officiating was highly questionable, but we're 5-1 and the Saints are still a damn good team with great potential. It could be worse. If not for the Bengals, Tom Brady would have tied Drew Brees' 54 consecutive games with a TD record on that final game-winning pass. You know, the TD pass where an obvious hold on Junior Galette wasn't flagged? This loss hurts, but it would hurt even worse if Brady had tied Brees' record. Our Saints will emerge from their bye week as an even better team and will be amped up for a deep run into the playoffs.

By David "Satch" Kelly
Rob Carr

Tweets

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Some of you asking about the Patriots and a fourth TO. It didn&#39;t happen. Back-to-back TOs happened late in the game. One called by each team</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/389581842535284736">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Maybe that&#39;s the confusion? I don&#39;t know. But the Patriots only called three TOs.</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/389582006532595712">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Smells like something I&#39;ll mention in film study. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/B_Landry84">@B_Landry84</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder">@LarryHolder</a> I saw this...... <a href="http://t.co/LPO3AxDHwd">pic.twitter.com/LPO3AxDHwd</a></p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/389582371487350785">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I&#39;m looking at the official game book. Only three TOs issued. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnnealM">@JohnnealM</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder">@LarryHolder</a> they got an extra timeout. Go back and watch it</p>&mdash; Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/389582851399643136">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>(Opinion) Humbled but resilient, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> can take plenty of positives from loss | <a href="http://t.co/tDWQaxmZt1">http://t.co/tDWQaxmZt1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NFL&amp;src=hash">#NFL</a></p>&mdash; WWL-TV Sports (@wwltvsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwltvsports/statuses/389577882235723777">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So here&#39;s the deal. Fox fucked up on those timeouts. Not the officials. The officials fucked up on the holding. Not Fox. That was holding.</p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@saintsnola) <a href="https://twitter.com/saintsnola/statuses/389577162061139968">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Chokes him with the left, grabs his pants with the right. TOTALLY FUCKING LEGAL GUYS OK <a href="http://t.co/cx3j40LGod">http://t.co/cx3j40LGod</a></p>&mdash; Barely Perceptible (@Danchrism) <a href="https://twitter.com/Danchrism/statuses/389577168893640705">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Here&#39;s a GIF of the potential missed holding call in question. ---&gt;&gt; <a href="http://t.co/iSr3NMHszI">http://t.co/iSr3NMHszI</a></p>&mdash; Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/statuses/389576031197089792">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I’m really not in the mood for this 3 hr flight</p>&mdash; rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/389575654964228096">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Gold is purified by fire...we experienced some heat today but I&#39;m looking forward to the finished product. Thankful to be part of this team</p>&mdash; Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenjaminSWatson/statuses/389574183564636160">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Proud of the young guy <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a> too. Made some plays today! First career touchdown too!</p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/389572568187154432">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Four timeouts? Jesus Christ almighty... Can somebody get me a link on this?</p>&mdash; Held Over (@hakimdropsball) <a href="https://twitter.com/hakimdropsball/statuses/389571158040784896">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If call is made, it&#39;s a 10 second runoff. Game would be over. <a href="http://t.co/Y7tAoaLjcN">pic.twitter.com/Y7tAoaLjcN</a></p>&mdash; Sean Vanderbrook (@SeanVanderbrook) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeanVanderbrook/statuses/389562060528291840">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Saints vs. Patriots 2013: Referees Missed Holding Call on Final Tom Brady Play <a href="http://t.co/bhxbt8eiPI">http://t.co/bhxbt8eiPI</a></p>&mdash; Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/statuses/389564562644537344">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Didn’t come up with the win but we will be alright we have a great team and we’re only going to get better <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&amp;src=hash">#whodat</a></p>&mdash; rafael bush (@rbush36) <a href="https://twitter.com/rbush36/statuses/389564093860175872">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Cool scene outside Saints locker room: Tom Brady, with his son on his shoulders and wife by his side, talking at length with Drew Brees.</p>&mdash; Ashley Fox (@AshleyFoxESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AshleyFoxESPN/statuses/389550696334626816">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Ironically last time Brees completed fewer than 20 passes was 2009 vs <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Patriots&amp;src=hash">#Patriots</a>. But that was in a blowout win for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a>.</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/389563897662799873">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> Brees&#39; NFL-record streak of 57 straight games with 20 completions comes to end. ...</p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/389563776871059456">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/wherring54">@wherring54</a> nice play on the goal line. Brady thought he had you guys. Heads up play by you</p>&mdash; Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/389563775155576832">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tough loss but a 5-1 start is great! We&#39;ll learn form this and get stronger n the long run. We&#39;ll see ya&#39;ll in the DOME in 2 weeks! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&amp;src=hash">#whodat</a></p>&mdash; Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/MalcolmJenkins/statuses/389563366936956928">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>As a team we will always stick together.Any loss is tough.Can&#39;t say enough about the character we have in this locker room! Learn &amp; move on</p>&mdash; Garrett Hartley (@GHartley5) <a href="https://twitter.com/GHartley5/statuses/389562435948253184">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>24 hr rule in affect... But it&#39;s a bye week; I&#39;m salty about this loss! and get back to 100% healthy... Stay focused stay hungry <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&amp;src=hash">#whodat</a></p>&mdash; cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/389561997345689600">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It hurts but u know what? We will learn and grow as a team from this loss! WE win and loose as a team! Hungry to get better! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&amp;src=hash">#whodat</a></p>&mdash; Curtis Lofton (@CurtisLofton50) <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50/statuses/389561856777797632">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&amp;src=hash">#Saints</a> TE Jimmy Graham left game early with lower leg injury, but no update afterward <a href="http://t.co/IKAuQ4zzAW">http://t.co/IKAuQ4zzAW</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNNFL">@espnnfl</a></p>&mdash; Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/389561696332685312">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>jus wanna review this film... A lot of things to correct... Tough loss... Love the fight of my team till the end. We will do better <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23whodat&amp;src=hash">#whodat</a></p>&mdash; cameron jordan (@camjordan94) <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94/statuses/389561207738597376">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>That game-winning TD pass by Brady was his only one of the game. Could you imagine if he was still going for Drew&#39;s record, too?</p>&mdash; Canal St. Chronicles (@SaintsCSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsCSC/statuses/389558190930542592">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wife: &quot;are you gonna be mad about this all week?&quot; Guess she missed the part where I got so butthurt over Bountygate, I wrote a book on it.</p>&mdash; Reid G. (@ReidG75) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidG75/statuses/389557330863349761">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Great effort tonight! Tough loss though. Great catch by my guy <a href="https://twitter.com/KSTiLLS">@KSTiLLS</a>! Gotta learn from this one and move forward! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&amp;src=hash">#WhoDat</a></p>&mdash; Nick Toon (@Nick2oon) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nick2oon/statuses/389555867752103936">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>TOUGH LOSS, I LOVE THIS <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SAINTS&amp;src=hash">#SAINTS</a> TEAM...&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WHODAT&amp;src=hash">#WHODAT</a></p>&mdash; Thomas Morstead (@thomasmorstead) <a href="https://twitter.com/thomasmorstead/statuses/389554046958579712">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/MikePereira">@MikePereira</a> isn&#39;t this holding ?! RT <a href="https://twitter.com/joshlajaunie">@joshlajaunie</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JuniorG93">@JuniorG93</a> no flag?! <a href="http://t.co/Dp8ddSyIOY">pic.twitter.com/Dp8ddSyIOY</a></p>&mdash; sweet brees (@SaintsTruth) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsTruth/statuses/389547218862358528">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We win as a team, we lose as a team. Always learn from it and get on to the next one. Great effort tonight tho</p>&mdash; Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) <a href="https://twitter.com/LanceMoore16/statuses/389549874154598400">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tough loss. Thanks to all that was concerned about my injury. I&#39;m fine. We will bounce back after this bye week. Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDatNation&amp;src=hash">#WhoDatNation</a></p>&mdash; Corey White (@CoreyWhiteJr3) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoreyWhiteJr3/statuses/389547852592349184">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Not blaming Sean Payton for running on 3rd down. Was due to respect for the qb on other team. Why give him 40 more seconds? Hind sight 20/20</p>&mdash; Scott Shanle (@scottshanle) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottshanle/statuses/389546815516721152">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Man man.heartbreaker for sure had a couple times to close it out but hey you win as a team you lose as a team.get healthy and on to the next</p>&mdash; deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26/statuses/389546075276980224">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>&quot;<a href="https://twitter.com/cheddachaz">@cheddachaz</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26">@dmcallister26</a> The refs though Deuce&quot;sometimes you gotta play them too</p>&mdash; deuce mcallister (@dmcallister26) <a href="https://twitter.com/dmcallister26/statuses/389546506002653184">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Every great play deserves another.&#10;&#10;Tough loss but we will learn from it and move on. Can&#39;t let this loss beat us twice.&#10;&#10;<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&amp;src=hash">#WhoDat</a></p>&mdash; Jedidiah Collins (@JedCollins45) <a href="https://twitter.com/JedCollins45/statuses/389544550546817024">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Greer on the Patriots&#39; final TD: &quot;it&#39;s a play that will replay in your mind for a long time. It will be hard to digest&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NOvsNE&amp;src=hash">#NOvsNE</a></p>&mdash; New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/389543866166439936">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Well....that sucked</p>&mdash; Jonathan Vilma (@JonVilma51) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonVilma51/statuses/389542913086332928">October 14, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Saints Lose to Patriots and Zebras 30-27, Head Into Bye Week 5-1

Humbled but resilient, Saints can take plenty of positives from Sunday | wwltv.com New Orleans
A loss like Sunday’s can stick to the bones, can linger around. That’s why Sean Payton’s message to the team after trudging, heads down, off the field was that they can’t allow this loss to bleed over to the next game.

Rapid Reaction: New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A few thoughts on the New Orleans Saints' 30-27 loss, their first of the season, to the New England Patriots. What it means: Thi

Locker Room Buzz: New Orleans Saints - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
"It sucks," guard Jahri Evans said. "But we'll digest it, just like we do a W. … We'll be better because of it."

Saints fall in heartbreaker to Patriots, 30-27 | wwltv.com New Orleans
Drew Brees and Kenny Stills nearly gave New Orleans a clutch come-from-behind win at New England.

New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots: Scoring Summary | NOLA.com
How the teams scored in the Saints 30-27 loss to the Patriots

Saints Nation: Saints Have Guts Ripped Out, Lose 27-30 on Last Second Patriots' TD | October | 2013 Articles

Rob Ryan heartbroken over last-second Tom Brady miracle touchdown | For The Win
Saints defensive coordinator was very sad.

Second guessing for Saints play calling | Comcast SportsNet - CSNNE.com

New Orleans Saints lose heartbreaker on Tom Brady's last-second touchdown pass | NOLA.com
Saints lose heading into bye week

Game balls for the New Orleans Saints' 30-27 loss to the New England Patriots | NOLA.com
In the end, the New Orleans Saints' high-powered offense only needed a couple of first downs in their last two possessions to run down the clock and win the game. They couldn't convert either time, and the New England Patriots finally made them pay in one of the most heartbreaking Saints regular season defeats in a long time.

What went wrong in New Orleans Saints' loss to New England Patriots? | NOLA.com
Saints give up final points late

New Orleans Saints vs. New England Patriots: grades | NOLA.com
How they fared.

New Orleans Saints lose 30-27 heartbreaker to Patriots
Tom Brady connects with Kenbrell Thompkins on 17-yard TD with 5 seconds to play

Notes from New Orleans Saints' 30-27 loss to Patriots
Team is 5-1 heading into bye week

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The View From The Other Side

Brady's clutch heroics lead Pats to victory - Stats & Info Blog - ESPN
AP Photo/Stephan SavoiaTom Brady threw a game-winning touchdown pass with five seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. Tom Brady still has some late

New England Patriots D succeeds in shutting down Jimmy Graham - ESPN Boston
Given his superhuman start to the 2013 regular season, just finding a way to contain Saints tight end Jimmy Graham would've been a job well done for the Patriots secondary.

The New England Patriots finally went fast in win over New Orleans Saints | masslive.com
Tom Brady wants to go fast. He just hasn't had the vehicle to do so this season, but it wasn't for a lack of trying.

Stevan Ridley's return boosts Patriots' offense | masslive.com
On Sunday, Stevan Ridley ran for 96 yards and picked up two of the Patriots' three touchdowns, making an immediate difference in their running game.

Patriots Today - Thompkins on the game winning TD
After an emotional win, we were inside the locker room to hear from the rookie who made the biggest catch of the game to seal the victory over the Saints, and put the Patriots at 5-1 on the season.

Patriots Today - All smiles after dramatic win
Find out what the Patriots had to say after a wild ending and tremendous win over the Saints in Foxboro. Kyle Arrington, Julian Edelman, Austin Collie and others are here on the X-Box One: Postgame Locker Room.

Brady 10/13: We never stopped fighting
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady addresses the media during his postgame press conference at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, October 13, 2013.

Mankins: Focusing on guys who 'put it on the line' | Comcast SportsNet - CSNNE.com

"Players elevating their game" lead Pats to win | Comcast SportsNet - CSNNE.com

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Transcripts

Sean Payton talks about loss to New England Patriots
'That’s a tough, tough loss'

Drew Brees talks about loss to New England Patriots
Saints quarterback threw two TD passes

Saints players talk following game against Patriots
Marques Colston and others met with the media Sunday

Bill Belichick talks about win over New Orleans Saints
Postgame comments from New England's coach

Tom Brady, New England Patriots players reflect on win over Saints
Patriots QB threw game-winning pass with five seconds to play

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Video

VIDEO Sean Payton's postgame presser: at Patriots
New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with reporters after the team's game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 13, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO Drew Brees' postgame presser: at Patriots
Drew Brees speaks with reporters after the team's game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 13, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)

VIDEO Week 6: Saints at Patriots Highlights
The New Orleans Saints fell to 5-1 after a fourth-quarter loss to the New England Patriots

VIDEO New Orleans Saints Game Wrap: October 13
New Orleans Saints senior writer John DeShazier recaps the New Orleans Saints vs the New England Patriots game from the field on Sunday, October 13, 2013. (New Orleans Saints video)

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