Keith Poole scores 82-yard touchdown catch for Saints
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In a notable performance, Keith Poole caught an 82-yard touchdown pass for the New Orleans Saints during a game against the Atlanta Falcons in 1998. This touchdown occurred late in the match, closing the gap on Atlanta's lead. Poole had previously scored from 64 yards in the second quarter, contributing to a back-and-forth contest. Despite the scoring effort, the Saints ultimately lost the game 31-23, as the Falcons pulled away with touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Falcons would go on to lose to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII.
- •Keith Poole scored on an 82-yard touchdown catch.
- •The Saints trailed by one point entering the fourth quarter.
- •Atlanta pulled away late, scoring two touchdowns in the fourth.
- •The final score was 31-23 in favor of the Falcons.
- •The Falcons later lost in Super Bowl XXXIII to the Broncos.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Keith Poole's 82-yard touchdown catch is the Saints Play of the Day
"Keith Poole's 82-yard touchdown catch is the Saints Play of the Day. His last-minute score gave the Falcons a scare back in 1998.
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