WHEW DAT!

Just when you thought the Saints were about to drop one in the Dome, Drew Brees and Khiry Robinson secure a victory in the overtime thriller to send the Tampa Bay Bucs packing.  It was mostly a tale of two halves. Not for the Bucs, but for Brees and the Saints. The Saints started the game faster and more productive but only managed two field goals in the first quarter. The team’s first appearance in the end zone came in the second quarter off a key block by rookie receiver, Brandin Cooks and a Pierre Thomas run. The start of the second half was a bit appalling. The Saints were leading 13-10 at the half.  Then, the Bucs found a boost of momentum to go up 24 to 13 after Tampa Bay’s Lansanaugh intercepts a Drew Brees toss and scores. The Saints put together a drive with Brees finding Travaris Cadet in the end zone for a score of 24 to 20. Brees was intercepted three times in the game.  

The fourth quarter however, belonged to the Saints defense. Not perfect but they deserve some credit. The group managed to slow the Tampa offense down just enough to give the ball back to Drew. The Saints sacked Tampa quarterback Glennon in the end zone for a safety. The score couldn’t come at better time after a failed a 2-point conversion. A Shane Graham field goal tied the game forcing overtime.

The Saints won the coin toss to receive the ball post regulation. Brees managed the drive and pounded the Bucs defense with a powerful rushing attack spearheaded by Khiry Robinson and Pierre Thomas.

And now for a round,

A TOAST:

To Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson. It was a big game for both running backs. Khiry Robinson carried the ball for 90 yards and a score to win the game. Pierre Thomas found the end zone for two touchdowns, one as a receiver and the other a rushing touchdown.

To Junior Gallette, for a sack in the end zone.  

To Patrick Robinson, for intercepting a Glennon pass.

To Ramon Humber, for laying a big hit on a return specialist.  #special teams

 

Up Next,

the Saints take on familiar faces, Reggie Bush and Joique Bell when they face the Detroit Lions (3-2).

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                              Cheers,                                                                                                                 SC

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