'It was a cool moment, one I will never forget' - Northern Ireland's Charlie Smyth reflects on NFL heroics

Also speaking following their dramatic victory, Saints head coach Kellen Moore heaped praise on the Mayobridge man.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025 - 09:40

Andrew Horgan

In just his third regular season start for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL, Charlie Smyth made four successful kicks on Sunday night but it was his final one that will live long in the memory.

In his first home NFL regular season game, with just six seconds left on the clock and with the scores level, the former Down footballer landed the winning field-goal for the Saints from 47-yards as they dented the Carolina Panthers' play-off hopes with a 20-17 victory.