'Dream scenario' - Smyth revels in game-winning heroics

Mayobridge man Charlie Smyth hailed by team-mates for latest NFL heroics – ‘The guys are fired up for him’

County Down’s Charlie Smyth kicked a 47-yard field goal with six seconds left on the clock to give the New Orleans Saints a 20-17 win over Carolina Panthers on Sunday evening.

‘This team loves that guy’: Co Down man Charlie Smyth the hero for New Orleans Saints in NFL

Former Down footballer hailed for last-gasp kick to earn three-point win

'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.

'Dream scenario' - Former Down footballer Charlie Smyth kicks game-winner in NFL

Elsewhere, the Chiefs saw their slim hopes of making the playoffs end as Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn left knee ligament.

'Dream scenario' - Smyth revels in game-winning heroics

Charlie Smyth capped off his first home NFL regular season game in style on Sunday night, with a 47-yard winning field goal with six seconds left on the clock that gave the New Orleans Saints the win over their NFC South rival Carolina Panthers.

Irish NFL star lauded by teammates after game-winning kick

Irish NFL star Charlie Smyth was a New Orleans hero on Sunday evening after nailing a game-winning kick for the Saints. The Down native kicked a 47-yard field goal with just six seconds left on the clock, securing a 20-17 victory over the Panthers. Smyth kicked another field goal from 42 yards earlier in the game. Charlie Smyth was a New Orleans hero on Sunday evening. Pic: Chris Graythen/Getty Images The former GAA star was welcomed back in th…