Saints QB Taysom Hill Runs For Touchdown On Keeper Against Chiefs
Dec 20, 2020, 3:40 PM | Updated: 3:53 pm
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints scores a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 20, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill ran for a touchdown on a QB keeper during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The Saints hosted the Chiefs on Sunday, December 20.
With 10:21 remaining in the second quarter, Hill took the snap and ran up the middle for a one-yard touchdown.
Hill’s rush cut Kansas City’s lead to 14-7.
The fullback assist 💥 TD @T_Hill4!#SAINTS | 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/vO5W6o4emv
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 20, 2020
It was the fifth straight contest in which Hill has accounted for a touchdown.
Touchdown Taysom! #Saints
📺: #KCvsNO on CBS
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/4dWJuGxOxQ pic.twitter.com/kUlZRR6sZW— NFL (@NFL) December 20, 2020
It was his second run of the game.
One play earlier, Hill ran the ball for two yards and nearly into the end zone. Saints head coach Sean Payton challenged the call but the officials ruled that the call on the field stood.
No review needed on that one!
TOUCHDOWN TAYSOM! 🔪 | @OchsnerHealth pic.twitter.com/Fip9ThteHs
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 20, 2020
After starting at quarterback for the Saints in the last four weeks, Hill returned to a “swiss army knife” role against the Chiefs as starter Drew Brees returned from injury.
The game between the Chiefs and Saints is broadcast on CBS.
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
