In a thrilling matchup, the Saints’ versatile tight end made a triumphant return to the field, leading his team to a convincing victory over the Falcons. After missing last week’s game due to a chest injury, he wasted no time in showcasing his skills, scoring not one, but two touchdowns in the first half.
The first score came in the opening quarter, when he took a direct snap and sprinted two yards to the end zone, tying the game at 7-7. The Falcons had taken an early lead following a muffed punt by Rashid Shaheed.
In the second quarter, he added his second touchdown, running in from five yards out to put the Saints up 14-7. This score was set up by his impressive 7-yard gain on 4th-and-1, where he lined up as a fullback and received the handoff, bursting through an open lane.
Throughout the game, he demonstrated his value to the team, also making a crucial block on a 13-yard gain by Alvin Kamara in the first quarter. His impressive performance was a testament to his importance to the Saints’ offense.
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