Jude McAtamney, the former Derry under-20 footballer, became the first Irishman to score in an NFL game in 39 years.
He scored a point for the New York Giants on his debut although they lost 27-22 to the Washington Commanders.
Neil O’Donoghue was the last Irish player to score a point in the NFL during his time with the St Louis Cardinals in the 1985 season.
