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Mental dressing room scenes as Down man Smyth hits NFL game-winner

Published 09:36 15 Dec 2025 GMT

Updated 13:38 15 Dec 2025 GMT

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Mental dressing room scenes as Down man Smyth hits NFL game-winner

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Incredible!

Charlie Smyth had a day to remember as his late field goal gave the New Orleans Saints a 20-17 win over the Carolina Panthers in their NFL matchup last night.

Despite being down by seven points heading into the fourth quarter, the Saints were able to conjure up an unlikely comeback.

The game-winning kick from the Down star was his fourth successful strike of the day, with two field goals and two PATs in total.

He celebrated triumphantly after the match, receiving the game ball and basking in the glory of his teammates cheering "CHARLIE, CHARLIE".

Speaking to the media, Smyth said:

Given that this was Smyth's third game for the Saints, if he is to play four or more, he has to be bumped up from the practice squad to the active roster, which will also result in a significant pay increase.

It has been reported that his current salary is around $234,000.

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