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Pat McAfee brims with excitement as Jimmy Graham scores his first touchdown in a decade against his former team, the Packers. Meanwhile, Jordan Love embarks on his maiden career start at Lambeau Field, guiding the Green Bay Packers in their 2023 home opener against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

However, it’s the 36-year-old veteran tight end, Jimmy Graham, who seizes the headlines and captivates the attention of American sports analyst Pat McAfee. Unable to resist, McAfee instantly shares this electrifying moment on social media.

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Social media erupts as McAfee rushes to share Jimmy Graham’s thrilling touchdown!

Pat McAfee was thrilled when Jimmy Graham scored his first touchdown in a decade against his old team, the Packers. This happened during the live game between the New Orleans Saints and the Green Bay Packers today. Jimmy Graham caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Derek Carr, and the extra point by Blake Grupe was successful. Pat McAfee just shared on X, writing: “THAT MAN JIMMY GRAHAM IS BACK.” He achieved his first touchdown in 21 months.

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Additionally, Rashid Shaheed scored a 76-yard punt return touchdown with another successful extra point by Blake Grupe. Plus, there was a 25-yard field goal by Blake Grupe.

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For most of the game against the Packers, the Saints maintained a robust defense, preventing the Packers from scoring any touchdowns until the fourth quarter. However, in the final 15 minutes of the game, the Packers initiated their scoring. Consequently, despite the Saints holding a 17-0 lead in the fourth quarter, they were unable to maintain their advantage and ultimately suffered an 18-17 defeat. This loss proved profoundly disheartening for the Saints and cast a somber atmosphere in the locker room.

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Is Jimmy Graham about to make an epic NFL comeback in 2023?

Has time finally caught up with Jimmy Graham, or is he on the verge of an NFL resurrection? The 36-year-old tight end, who last saw action on January 9, 2022, as the Chicago Bears’ No. 2 tight end, is back in the game for the 2023 season. Graham’s last touchdown was on September 30, 2018, as a member of the Green Bay Packers, catching a one-yard pass from star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. That touchdown marked his 70th career reception in the end zone.

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But the question on everyone’s mind is, can Graham recapture that magic on the field? However, as the 2023 season unfolds, Graham can defy the odds and make this season truly special.

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