In a much-anticipated NFL South match-up, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the New Orleans Saints.
It meant two former Purdue Boilermakers, the all-time passing touchdown leader for Purdue Drew Brees, and the all-time leader in interceptions returned for a touchdown Ricardo Allen.
The game lived up to its billing with the New Orleans Saints pulling off a 43-37 victory in overtime after a fourth quarter that featured two from behind touchdowns for both teams.
For Drew Brees, the game was a complete success and a day of milestones.