Willie "Flipper" Anderson was a late addition to the starting lineup when he and the Los Angeles Rams hit the road to face the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 26, 1989. An injury to three-time Pro Bowler Henry Ellard cleared a path for Anderson to shine on a nationally televised stage on a Sunday night.

Anderson caught 15 passes on 20 targets from quarterback Jim Everett for 336 yards and a touchdown in the prime-time matchup. His 15-yard score late in the fourth quarter and kicker Mike Lansford's subsequent extra point tied the score at 17 apiece and sent the game into overtime.

Anderson had 40 receiving yards in the extra period as the Rams escaped New Orleans with a 20-17 win following a 31-yard field goal by Lansford.

Anderson was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his p

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