New Orleans Saints 33, Washington Redskins 30 - Final (OT)

Saints Escape Redskins in Overtime Thriller

Sunday, December 06, 2009

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - Drew Brees threw for 419 yards on 35-49 passing to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 33-30 come-from-behind, overtime victory Sunday against the Washington Redskins.

Brees threw for two touchdowns with one interception. However, on the return of Brees' only interception, Redskins Safety Kareem Moore had the ball stripped by Saints Wide Receiver Robert Meachem, who waltzed 44 yards untouched into the end zone to tie the game at 17 apiece just before halftime.

Quarterback Jason Campbell had a huge game passing for the Redskins on a day neither team seemed able to establish a solid running game. Campbell had 30 completions in 42 attempts for 367 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.

Clinging to a 30-23 lead with less than two minutes to play in the game, the Redskins blew an opportunity to put the game out of reach and hand the Saints their first loss of the season. However, Washington kicker Shaun Suisham missed a chip-shot 23-yard field goal, giving the Saints new life and one final chace beginning at their own 20. Five plays later, Drew Brees connected on a 53-yard strike to Meachem for what turned out to be the game-tying touchdown that sent the contest into overtime.

Washington won the toss at the beginning of overtime and not surprisingly elected to receive. Following a first down on the first play from scrimmage in the extra period, on second and four, Redskins' Fullback Mike Sellers fumbled, giving the Saints possession inside Redskins' territory at the 37.

Seven plays after the turnover, Saints' kicker Garrett Hartley knocked through the game-winning 18-yard field goal, keeping the Saints unbeated at 12 wins and zero losses.

For the Record:

In addition to his touchdown on the fluke fumble on the interception, Robert Meachem hauled in eight repeptions for 142 yards and a touchdown through the air.
Saints' Receiver Devery Henderson continued his consistent play of late, bringing in six receptions for 61 yards.
Despite being held in check on the ground, Running Back Pierre Thomas caught eight passes for 64 yards.
Washington Receiver Devin Thomas had seven catches for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns to lead the Redskins.
The was Drew Brees' fifth career 100-yard game.

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