Overview
- Smyth hit five field goals and two extra points in a 29-6 victory over the New York Jets, tying the franchise record for makes in a game.
- His conversions came from 35, 49, 36, 50 and 39 yards, with one miss from 60 yards on the stroke of halftime.
- New Orleans finalized a three-year active-roster contract for Smyth, confirmed by his agent Paul Sheehy and reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
- NFL elevation rules forced the move after three temporary call-ups, and Smyth remains the Saints’ starter with Tennessee up next.
- The former Down GAA goalkeeper debuted with a 56-yard field goal and a successful onside kick, then delivered a last-second winner against the Panthers as the Saints have won three of his four outings.