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Ryan, defense lead Falcons over Saints

By The Associated Press
Posted 4:29PM on Sunday 9th November 2008 ( 16 years ago )
ATLANTA - Drew Brees was the NFL's most prolific passer. He was no match for the Falcons' defense.

While rookie Matt Ryan put in another solid day, Brees threw a season-high three interceptions, the last of them returned 95 yards for a touchdown by Chevis Jackson, and Atlanta beat up on the New Orleans Saints 34-20 Sunday.

Ryan threw two touchdown passes for the Falcons (6-3), who won for the fourth time in five games to remain in the thick of the playoff race. The Saints (4-5) again failed to put together their first winning streak of the season.

Jackson finished off New Orleans with the second-longest interception return for a touchdown in Falcons' history.
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) gets past new Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Atlanta.

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