The New Orleans Saints shocked the Baltimore Ravens on the road, snagging a 24-17 victory at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday, but you already know the talk isn’t just about the score. Quarterback Tyler Shough punched in a goalline touchdown with under a minute left in regulation to complete an epic comeback, and man, let me tell you, it’s got everyone buzzing about what actually happened on that play.
The Goalline Mess That Secured the Win
Shough was absolutely locked in during New Orleans’ comeback efforts, throwing for two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. But it was the second of those scores that’s stirring up all the drama. Facing fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line, Kellen Moore’s offense put the ball in Shough’s hands. He took the snap, lunged forward, and the refs on the field immediately signaled a touchdown. Boom, Saints lead.
Except, then the replays started rolling. On camera, Shough looked like he pulled up short, right? It was tough to tell exactly where the ball was, but it sure didn’t look like he broke the plane clean. And get this: those same replays also showed Roquan Smith grabbing a fistful of Shough’s facemask! A blatant foul that went completely uncalled. Was the on-field touchdown call some kind of cosmic payback for that missed facemask? Maybe. What’s not debatable is that Shough’s score was the decisive moment in their upset win.
Ravens Blew It, Saints Are Back
Remember Week 1? The Saints were those “lovable losers,” huffing and puffing against the Lions, ultimately falling short after failing a two-point conversion in overtime. Fast forward one week, and they’ve left zero doubt about their fight. Down goes Baltimore, away from home.
The Ravens had this game locked up. They were in control until they weren’t. Shough’s brilliance just flipped the script in that fourth quarter. Look, Baltimore fans are gonna be furious about that controversial call, and rightfully so. But let’s be real, the Ravens ultimately have only themselves to blame for another total late-game meltdown. Coach Jesse Minter has a ton of work to do to get his squad focused and finish games strong. Those late-game issues are a huge problem they need to fix, and fast.
This win means everything for the Saints as they shake off that early season disappointment. For the Ravens? They’ve got to find a way to maintain control and stop these late collapses if they want to get back on track. What a wild ending, and it really shows you how every single play, every single call, can shift a whole season.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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