Coach Mike Smith helps the Saints beat the Falcons

In overtime, the teams had already swapt possessions twice and the Falcons were on the verge of giving the ball back to the Saints. It was 4th and 1 on the Falcons 21 yard line and head coach Mike Smith decided to go for it. The Saints defensive line over matched the Saints offensive line and stopped Michael Turner short of the first down. The Saints got the ball back and kicked the field goal to win the game.