The Saints, after what felt like a truly sluggish start, ripped off 10 points in the final minute of the first half to tie the Giants 10-10 at MetLife Stadium. That dramatic turnaround, sealed with just one second remaining, completely changed the vibe heading into the locker rooms, especially for Saints owner Gayle Benson who had to be feeling a lot better than she did 25 minutes earlier.
From Field Goal to Fumble to Freshman Fire
Man, what a wild swing! New Orleans finally got on the scoreboard with over a minute left in the half, thanks to a Daniel Carlson field goal. But the real fireworks started on the ensuing kickoff. Giants returner Charlie Jones, oh man, he put the ball on the ground! That fumble handed the Saints prime field position, giving them a golden opportunity to steal some serious momentum. Quarterback Tyler Shough didn’t waste it, immediately breaking off a crucial 25-yard run that put them deep inside the five-yard line. With the clock ticking down to practically nothing, Shough connected with rookie wideout Bryce Lance for a two-yard touchdown pass, knotting the game at 10-10 with literally one second left on the clock. You gotta love that kind of hustle to completely flip the script!
Giants’ Offense Sputters as Shough Seeks Rhythm
While the Saints are buzzing from those late-half heroics, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows for the offense before that final minute. Tyler Shough finished the half 8-of-19 for only 58 yards, so he’s definitely going to need to find a better rhythm to keep things rolling in the second half. On the Giants’ side, their offense was stuck in neutral for much of the half, too. Quarterback Jameis Winston was 9-of-16 for 99 yards, but he took three sacks, and their running game was doing next to nothing. The Giants’ ground attack mustered a measly nine yards on eight carries collectively. They used Tyrone Tracy, Najee Harris, and Devin Singletary, but Cam Skattebo didn’t get a single handoff. Even J.J. McCarthy lost a couple of yards on a zone read. That kind of production on the ground will not cut it.
The Saints get the ball to start the third quarter, and if Shough can get into a groove after that late score, they’ve got a real chance to build on this insane finish. What a way to head into halftime!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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