for making that catch the safety wanted to take off his head he catches the ball and hits the ground avoiding a collision, knowing all we need to do is get a FG
He had one similar last week on a critical 3rd down where he went up, knowing he was going to get crushed by ATL's safety, and still made the catch. Is it any wonder he's the Saints all time leading receiver? Not bad for a guy that almost went undrafted.
The 4 downs at the Bucs goal to end the half were the worst play calling sequence of Payton's career. The first down passing attempt was a wasted play. Then, if you want to commit to running it in, fine. Go jumbo and give it to Ingram or PT 4 straight times up the gut. Our o-line (which is also the worst we've had in Payton's career) could have won one of those four battles. And if you insist on running to the outside, do it with your fastest back, not your slowest.
Totally agree on all points. 1st and goal inside the one and not come away with a TD is pretty bad. Whatever happened to diving over the pile or the QB sneak?
