The Saints pulled off a wild 24-17 comeback win against the Ravens yesterday. This wasn’t just any victory, especially after they lost their season opener to the Lions despite rallying from a 21-0 deficit to force overtime, only to fall short on a failed two-point conversion. This time, trailing the Ravens 14-3 in the first half and 17-9 in the second, the Saints refused to lose.
Shough’s Heroics Ignite the Comeback
Tyler Shough absolutely directed that comeback, flipping the script when it mattered most. The fourth quarter was pure Saints domination, outscoring the Ravens 14-0. Shough fired a crucial 21-yard touchdown pass to Chris Olave, then sealed the deal with a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth down with just 1:28 left! That run was reviewed and upheld, proving the clutch play. They even had a replay uphold a diving Juwan Johnson coming up just short of the goal line earlier from a Shough reception, but they kept pushing.
Defense Locks It Down for the Upset
Their defense was lights out in the fourth quarter too, completely shutting down Baltimore. The Saints outgained the Ravens a massive 137 to 43 in that final period, holding them to only two first downs. For four entire second-half possessions, the Ravens couldn’t even get closer than the Saints’ 31-yard line. Even when Lamar Jackson somehow pushed Baltimore to the New Orleans 37 with 20 seconds left, Saints safety Julian Blackmon locked it down, intercepting Jackson’s desperation throw at the 7-yard line. Ballgame. Shough finished the day going 27-of-34 for 252 yards and a touchdown, plus adding 23 rushing yards.
This win shows some serious grit. Refusing to quit after that Week 1 heartbreak, then battling back like this? That’s the kind of fight that can ignite a season.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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