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By Mike Jones | USA Today
NEW ORLEANS – Michael Thomas had his way all day long, so it was only fitting that the New Orleans Saints star delivered the finishing touch.
With his team nursing a three-point lead with four minutes remaining in a shootout with the Los Angeles Rams, the wide receiver raced up the left sideline, separating from cornerback Marcus Peters. Drew Brees saw the window and let fly. The ball sailed over Peters’ leaping reach and dropped perfectly into Thomas' hands. Untouched, he raced the remaining 45 yards of the field and scored on a 72-yard touchdown.
The play gave the Saints a much-needed cushion and the final 45-35 score, pushing New Orleans' win streak to seven games while also handing the Rams their first loss of the season.
But Thomas wasn’t done yet. After crossing the goal line, he kneeled down, sprinted to the goal post, lifted it and and pulled out a cellphone in an homage to former Saints receiver Joe Horn. ...
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