Saints QB Taysom Hill Starts Game Against Falcons With Perfect TD Drive
Jan 9, 2022, 2:47 PM
Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before the game against Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
(Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill recorded a perfect touchdown drive against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons hosted the Saints on Sunday, January 9.
Hill opened the game with a flawless performance on New Orleans’ first possession of the contest.
With 8:29 remaining in the first quarter, Hill connected with Adam Trautman for 18-yards and six points.
Touchdown Taysom 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #NOvsATL #Saints #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/x2KZl0egjK
— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) January 9, 2022
Hill’s touchdown pass gave the Saints an early 7-0 lead.
The throw capped a 10-play, 84-yard drive that took 6:31.
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On the drive, Hill was 4/4 passing for 38 yards and a touchdown.
Hill entered the game having thrown for 871 yards, three touchdowns, and five interceptions this season.
New Orleans’ game against Atlanta is broadcast on FOX.
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).
