Taysom Hill, a standout player for the New Orleans Saints, took the team to victory with an impressive performance, scoring three rushing touchdowns in their 35-14 win against the Cleveland Browns. This marks a significant moment for the Saints, who have achieved back-to-back victories for the first time since the early weeks of the NFL season, bringing their overall record to 4-7.
Interim head coach Darren Rizzi, who stepped in after the firing of Denis Allen, is now leading the team with a perfect 2-0 record. The game was closely contested, tied at 14-14 heading into the fourth quarter, but the Saints surged ahead, scoring 21 unanswered points to secure a decisive win.
Hill’s total offensive yards reached an impressive 248, highlighted by a remarkable 75-yard touchdown run, which ties him with Mark Ingram for the fourth longest in the franchise’s history. On the other side of the field, the Saints’ defense showed resilience, allowing a 98-yard touchdown from former fan favorite Jameis Winston to Jerry Jeudy, but managed to sack Winston three times throughout the game. Winston threw for 395 yards and two touchdowns, completing 30 of 46 passes.
The Saints have a bye week ahead, providing the team with an opportunity to regroup before their next matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 1st, kicking off at 3:05 pm CST.
This victory for the Saints could mark a turning point in their season, showing that under new leadership, the team may be finding its rhythm just in time for the final stretch. Fans can remain hopeful as the team looks to build on this momentum in the coming games.