Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman dismissed an apparent choking gesture that New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton made toward him in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's 20-17 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Speaking to reporters after the game, Freeman said he wasn't bothered by the intimidation tactic, which came with 12:30 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Saints up 17-10.
"Man, I saw it," Freeman said, per ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure. "That man don't know nothing about choking. He ain't from where I'm from. He don't know about choking. He's a good competitor.