Quinn Early makes 70-yard touchdown catch for Saints in 1995
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A 70-yard touchdown catch from Jim Everett to Quinn Early highlighted a 1995 game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons. Early's catch gave the Saints a 7-3 lead, part of a matchup featuring five lead changes. The game was marked by the presence of former Saints players Morten Andersen and Craig Heyward, who contributed to the Falcons' comeback. Ultimately, the game ended with a tie that forced overtime, resulting in a victory for Atlanta due to Andersen's field goals.
- •Quinn Early caught a 70-yard touchdown pass from Jim Everett.
- •The touchdown gave the Saints an early 7-3 lead.
- •The game included five lead changes.
- •Morten Andersen and Craig Heyward played critical roles for the Falcons.
- •The matchup ended with Atlanta winning in overtime.
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Quinn Early's 70-yard touchdown catch is the Saints Play of the Day
"This 1995 meeting between the Saints and Falcons was a classic, and Quinn Early's 70-yard touchdown catch is our pick for the Play of the Day.
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