Saints revisit 31-17 Thanksgiving win over Atlanta

Four undrafted targets caught Brees touchdown passes.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 271 min read

#Saints won this game 31-17 Brees threw 4 TDs, all to players who entered the NFL as undrafted free agents 🙌 https://t. Via @Saints on X

What happened: Austin Carr, Dan Arnold and Keith Kirkwood scored their first career touchdowns; Tommylee Lewis added the other. New Orleans forced four turnovers in the 2018 victory.

Why it matters: The Saints became the first Super Bowl-era team with four undrafted players catching touchdowns in one game. The result extended their winning streak to 10 games and moved them to 10-1.

By the numbers: Brees completed 15 of 22 passes for 171 yards and threw one interception. The four targets entered with two career touchdown catches combined.

What to watch: Brees' Hall of Fame induction will bring renewed attention to defining performances from his New Orleans career.

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@Saints 2026-07-27T00:12:07.526086+00:00

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