Craig Heyward's 25-yard run keys Saints' narrow win over Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
In a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in 1988, Craig Heyward made a pivotal 25-yard run that significantly impacted the outcome of the game. With the Saints holding a narrow 17-12 lead late in the fourth quarter, Heyward's run propelled the team into the red zone, setting up a crucial field goal. Although the Saints did not score a touchdown on the drive, the subsequent field goal extended their lead. The Seahawks managed to score a last-minute touchdown, but chose to kick the extra point instead of attempting to tie the game, allowing the Saints to escape with a 20-19 victory. This play is highlighted in the Saints' countdown to the upcoming season.
- •Saints led 17-12 late in the fourth quarter.
- •Craig Heyward's run advanced the team to the Seahawks' 7-yard line.
- •Morten Andersen kicked a field goal to extend New Orleans' lead.
- •Seattle scored a last-minute touchdown but chose to kick the extra point.
- •Saints won the game 20-19.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Craig Heyward's game-changing 25-yard run is the Saints Play of Day 78
""Ironhead" Craig Heyward changed the game with this 25-yard run back in 1988. It made all the difference in a game the Saints won by a single point.
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