Saints vs. Falcons, NFL Week 4 ‘Monday Night Football’ open thread

That night has become one of the NFL's most iconic moments, where head coach Sean Payton and quarterback Drew Brees made their home debuts, and safety/special teams ace Steve Gleason made a special teams punt block heard round the world. Much has changed in the two decades since that evening, which includes Gleason's continued courage and strength in battling the horrific effects of ALS after revealing his diagnosis in 2011.

Tonight is sure to be filled with nostalgia, and plenty of tear-jerking moments. If you haven't seen the documentary yet, it's available on Amazon Prime and highly recommended. There are numerous additional documentaries and interviews with Gleason about his life and battle with ALS, including his " A Football Life " story.

Gleason's ALS diagnosis years following his iconic punt block are a reminder that life is fleeting, and it's bigger than football. However, Gleason reminds us that football can play a huge role in outreach for those battling life-threatening conditions and situations. Look no further than former NFL running back Chris Johnson, who recently shared his own ALS diagnosis at the age of 39 and the rapid onset of debilitating effects from the disease.