Saints execute trick-play touchdown against Falcons during 1982 matchup

In a notable moment from the 1982 season, the New Orleans Saints completed a trick-play touchdown pass from punter Russell Erxleben to defensive back Bill Hurley against the Atlanta Falcons. Initially intended as a fourth down conversion, Hurley's run after the catch extended the lead to 21-6 with an extra point from Morten Andersen. The play occurred late in the fourth quarter of a significant game where the Saints sought payback after a prior 35-0 shutout to the Falcons. This play highlighted Hurley's only catch in his career, illustrating the unexpected moments that defined a blowout victory.

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