Charlie Smyth's three field goals and two extra points carried the Saints to an overtime win over the Browns in his NFL return.
Charlie Smyth is back in the NFL, and he made it count. The Saints kicker scored three field goals and two extra points to lift New Orleans past the Cleveland Browns in overtime.
In a game that needed extra time to settle, a kicker who can be trusted is worth a lot. Smyth's right foot kept the Saints in the contest and gave them the points they needed to get to overtime and finish the job.
For Smyth, the timing is hard to beat. Coming back to the league and immediately producing a multi-kick performance in a close game is the kind of response special teams coaches dream about. Every attempt carried pressure, and he handled it.
For New Orleans, the win is a boost built on composure in the tightest moments. If Smyth keeps kicking like this, the Saints have found a reliable weapon for close games.
