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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints warms-up before taking on the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints warms-up before taking on the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints warms-up before taking on the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints warms-up before taking on the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Darren Sproles #43 and fullback Jed Collins #45 of the New Orleans Saints stand next to each other before taking on the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Darren Sproles #43 and fullback Jed Collins #45 of the New Orleans Saints stand next to each other before taking on the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his 21-yard first quarter touchdown catch with teammate wide receiver Roddy White #84 against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his 21-yard first quarter touchdown catch with teammate wide receiver Roddy White #84 against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his 21-yard first quarter touchdown catch with teammate wide receiver Roddy White #84 against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates his 21-yard first quarter touchdown catch with teammate wide receiver Roddy White #84 against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Chris Ivory #29 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against cornerback Brent Grimes #20 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Chris Ivory #29 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against cornerback Brent Grimes #20 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar #56 of the New Orleans Saints in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against outside linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar #56 of the New Orleans Saints in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints reacts as he pulls out a bow and attaches it to the football after scoring on a four-yard touchdown run as he stands with tight end Jimmy Graham #80 against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints reacts as he pulls out a bow and attaches it to the football after scoring on a four-yard touchdown run as he stands with tight end Jimmy Graham #80 against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints heads towards the seats as he put a bow and attaches it to the football after scoring on a four-yard touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints heads towards the seats as he put a bow and attaches it to the football after scoring on a four-yard touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints heads towards the seats as he put a bow and attaches it to the football after scoring on a four-yard touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints heads towards the seats as he put a bow and attaches it to the football after scoring on a four-yard touchdown run against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball in the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball in the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons is hit by cornerback Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons is hit by cornerback Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball between defensive end Lawrence Sidbury #90 and outside linebacker Mike Peterson #53 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball between defensive end Lawrence Sidbury #90 and outside linebacker Mike Peterson #53 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball between cornerback Brent Grimes #20 and defensive end Lawrence Sidbury #90 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Running back Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball between cornerback Brent Grimes #20 and defensive end Lawrence Sidbury #90 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball in the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws the ball in the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass as offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod #74 of the Saints blocks defensive end Kroy Biermann #71 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass as offensive tackle Jermon Bushrod #74 of the Saints blocks defensive end Kroy Biermann #71 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints catches an eight-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints catches an eight-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints catches an eight-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints catches an eight-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with quarterback Drew Brees #9 after Colston catches an eight-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with quarterback Drew Brees #9 after Colston catches an eight-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after he catches an eight-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after he catches an eight-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts with quarterback Chase Daniel #10 in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts with quarterback Chase Daniel #10 in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on in the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints calls out from under center in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints calls out from under center in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball as he uses a block from offensive guard Carl Nicks #77 against defensive tackle Peria Jerry #94 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints passes the ball as he uses a block from offensive guard Carl Nicks #77 against defensive tackle Peria Jerry #94 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints catches the ball against strong safety William Moore #25 of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Wide receiver Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints catches the ball against strong safety William Moore #25 of the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (R-L) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and quarterback Chase Daniel #10 of the New Orleans Saints talk on the bench in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (R-L) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and quarterback Chase Daniel #10 of the New Orleans Saints talk on the bench in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks on against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (Front) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and quarterback Chase Daniel #10 of the New Orleans Saints look from the bench in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (Front) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and quarterback Chase Daniel #10 of the New Orleans Saints look from the bench in the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass as defensive end Junior Galette #93 of the New Orleans Saints rushes in during the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass as defensive end Junior Galette #93 of the New Orleans Saints rushes in during the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball as defensive end John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes in during the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball as defensive end John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes in during the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 and Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is hit while throwing a pass by Junior Galette #93 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is hit while throwing a pass by Junior Galette #93 of the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (R) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates throwing a 24-yard third quarter touchdown pass with running back Pierre Thomas #23 and quarterback Chase Daniel #10 against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (R) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates throwing a 24-yard third quarter touchdown pass with running back Pierre Thomas #23 and quarterback Chase Daniel #10 against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (R) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates throwing a 24-yard third quarter touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (R) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates throwing a 24-yard third quarter touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (R) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates throwing a 24-yard third quarter touchdown pass with running back Darren Sproles #43 against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: (R) Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates throwing a 24-yard third quarter touchdown pass with running back Darren Sproles #43 against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball as his left arm is held by defensive end Kroy Biermann #71 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball as his left arm is held by defensive end Kroy Biermann #71 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Michael Palmer #81 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch as middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma #51 of the New Orleans Saints dives for the tackle in the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Tight end Michael Palmer #81 of the Atlanta Falcons runs after a catch as middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma #51 of the New Orleans Saints dives for the tackle in the third quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is picked up by offensive guard Carl Nicks #77 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is picked up by offensive guard Carl Nicks #77 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints smiles as he talks with running back Pierre Thomas #23 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints smiles as he talks with running back Pierre Thomas #23 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is picked up by offensive guard Carl Nicks #77 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is picked up by offensive guard Carl Nicks #77 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is surrounded by his team after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is surrounded by his team after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is picked up by offensive guard Carl Nicks #77 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is picked up by offensive guard Carl Nicks #77 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Pierre Thomas #23 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with Pierre Thomas #23 after Brees throws a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and breaks the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with his offensive line after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass break the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with his offensive line after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass break the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints yells as he is introduced before playing the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints yells as he is introduced before playing the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints catches a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints catches a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 is congratulated by Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints after Brees threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and broke the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 is congratulated by Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints after Brees threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and broke the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Chris Ivory #29 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Chris Ivory #29 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs the ball against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and Carl Nicks #77 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after Brees threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and broke the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and Carl Nicks #77 of the New Orleans Saints celebrate after Brees threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and broke the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and the offensive line of the New Orleans Saints pose after the game for a photo after Brees threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and broke the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and the offensive line of the New Orleans Saints pose after the game for a photo after Brees threw a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and broke the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and broke the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after throwing a nine-yard touchdown pass to running back Darren Sproles #43 and broke the single-season passing record in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and Head Coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints talk on the sidelines during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 and Head Coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints talk on the sidelines during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons talks with his coaches on the sidelines during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons talks with his coaches on the sidelines during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints signals for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints signals for a first down against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball after catching a pass against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons fumbles the ball after catching a pass against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)</span>

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Falcons 45-16.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints watches from the sideline during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints watches from the sideline during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls out a play during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls out a play during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: John Kasay #2 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a 52 yard field goal to tie the game 3-3 as Chase Daniel #10 holds, against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: John Kasay #2 of the New Orleans Saints kicks a 52 yard field goal to tie the game 3-3 as Chase Daniel #10 holds, against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints pulls down a first down catch against Curtis Lofton #50 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints pulls down a first down catch against Curtis Lofton #50 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints and Roman Harper #41 at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Michael Turner #33 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints and Roman Harper #41 at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jacquizz Rodgers #22 of the Atlanta Falcons fails to catch a third down pass against Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints and Jonathan Casillas #52 defend at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons would go on to kick a field goal. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jacquizz Rodgers #22 of the Atlanta Falcons fails to catch a third down pass against Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints and Jonathan Casillas #52 defend at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons would go on to kick a field goal.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints hurdles over Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints hurdles over Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Roman Harper #41 of the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Roman Harper #41 of the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints dunks the ball between the goalpost after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints dunks the ball between the goalpost after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with a catch against Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with a catch against Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints congratulates Jimmy Graham #80 after they hooked up for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints congratulates Jimmy Graham #80 after they hooked up for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Roman Harper #41 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Roman Harper #41 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons is upended by Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons is upended by Malcolm Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons fails to pull in this touchdown reception against Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons fails to pull in this touchdown reception against Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this reception against Scott Shanle #58 of the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in this reception against Scott Shanle #58 of the New Orleans Saints at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Georgia Dome personel attempt to level the goalpost after Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints dunked a touchdown pass between them against the Atlanta Falcons on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Georgia Dome personel attempt to level the goalpost after Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints dunked a touchdown pass between them against the Atlanta Falcons on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sidelines on crutches against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints looks on from the sidelines on crutches against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints leaps over Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints leaps over Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints gets set to leap over Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints gets set to leap over Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Injured Head Coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints watches the action against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Injured Head Coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints watches the action against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Will Smith #91 and Jo-Lonn Dunbar #56 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Will Smith #91 and Jo-Lonn Dunbar #56 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 3rd period touchdown against Malcom Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 3rd period touchdown against Malcom Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons is congratulated by teammates after scoring a 3rd period touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons is congratulated by teammates after scoring a 3rd period touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 3rd period touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a 3rd period touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: John Kasay #2 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons with Drew Brees #9 and Chase Daniel #10 at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: John Kasay #2 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons with Drew Brees #9 and Chase Daniel #10 at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: John Kasay #2 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons with Robert Meachem #17 and Chase Daniel #10 at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</span>

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 13: John Kasay #2 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons with Robert Meachem #17 and Chase Daniel #10 at Georgia Dome on November 13, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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