Kellen Moore comments on overturned Saints defensive TD ruling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

In a game against the Detroit Lions, Saints coach Kellen Moore addressed a controversial ruling that negated a defensive touchdown from a fumble recovery. The call occurred early in the game, preventing a potential tie at 7-7, which contributed to the final result being a loss by one point. Upon review, the officials determined that Lions quarterback Jared Goff's pass was forward, despite it being thrown behind him. Moore acknowledged the challenging circumstances surrounding the decision, while the Saints managed to rally in the second half but ultimately fell short in overtime after missing a two-point conversion attempt.
- •Kellen Moore reacted to the ruling that wiped out a defensive touchdown.
- •The Saints lost to the Lions by one point in overtime.
- •The overturned play was crucial in altering the game's momentum.
- •New Orleans failed to convert a two-point attempt after tying the game.
- •The Saints aim to improve and move forward in the season.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Kellen Moore reacts to ruling that wiped out Saints defensive TD
"Saints coach Kellen Moore shared his perspective on an official ruling that wiped out a defensive TD in a game his team lost by one point.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 11:11 PMSaints scoop and score negated after controversial call bails out Lions- NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 11:02 PMGiants have surprising inactive vs. Cowboys and it isn't Malik Nabers
NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 11:00 PMWhy Jared Goff’s fumble-turned-incomplete was the correct call vs. Saints- NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 10:58 PMNew York Giants Announce Malik Nabers Injury Decision Before Cowboys Game
NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 10:48 PMBrowns news: Todd Monken sends warning to rest of NFL after Jags loss
NFL•Sep 13, 2026, 10:46 PMSteelers' Joey Porter unlikely to play in Week 1, receives trade update
