Alford's red-zone pick saves Falcons' 19-17 win over Saints, giving NFC South title to Panthers
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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) celebrates his interception with linebacker Josh Woods (42) in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime (30) is tripped up by Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) passes against the Atlanta Falcons in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)New Orleans Saints wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (81) carries between Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) and linebacker Divine Deablo (0) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, right, hugs head coach Raheem Morris after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) celebrates his interception with linebacker Josh Woods (42) in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
