Saints Edge Falcons in Another Nail-Biter

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Published: December 16, 2009

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... 130%;">The guys who have been making plays and saving games for the Saints all year need to make a little room for Jonathan Vilma.

It took some time for the undisputed leader of the defense to make his presence felt in a big way. 

Omnipresence is more like it, actually. 

Vilma's interception and fourth down stop on the Falcons' last two possessions was a microcosm of what the Saints' defense has done all year.

Needing a big play at a time during the game when it was needed more than ever, Vilma answered the call.

Twice.

The interception apparently wasn't enough for Sean Payton, who called an unsuccessful fake field goal on the ensuing drive with a 26-23 lead.

Payton's aggressiveness was rewarded, however, when the Falcons—only need...

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