NEW ORLEANS (AP)
October 07, 2008 10:26 am
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Ryan Longwell's 30-yard field goal with 13 seconds left lifted the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-27 comeback victory over the New Orleans Saints on Monday night, spoiling a record-tying performance by Reggie Bush.
Bush returned two punts for touchdowns — one 71 yards, one 64 — as the Saints, who trailed by 10 points in the second quarter, took a 27-20 lead in the fourth quarter.
But Gus Frerotte led the Vikings (2-3) back into a tie with a 33-yard TD pass to Bernard Berrian.
Martin Gramatica, who had a blocked field goal returned 59 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter, missed a 46-yard attempt that could have given the Saints (2-3) the lead with two minutes left.
Berrian then drew a pass interference call on a deep throw, setting up the winning kick.
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New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush (25) tries to get away from Minnesota Viking linebacker Ben Leber (51) in the first half of their game in New Orleans, Monday. Bush returned to second half punts for touchdowns.
New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton argues with official Mark Hittner during the first half of Monday’s game in New Orleans.