Saints lose Taysom Hill, but beat Falcons 30-20 to…
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It seemed only fitting that the Saints would be fighting for their playoff lives with a backup-to-the-backup quarterback. It also seemed fitting that their season remains alive.
Despite starting four quarterbacks this season — and losing their most recent starter in the second quarter — the Saints beat the Falcons 30-20 and are waiting to see if they get the help they need. The 49ers and Rams are in overtime, with the Saints (9-8) hoping for a San Francisco loss to reach the postseason for a fifth consecutive season.
No matter what happens, the Saints showed remarkable resiliency this season, their first since Drew Brees retired.
Alvin Kamara rushed for 146 yards on 30 carries and caught two passes for 16 yards Sunday against their rival.
Hill went 7-of-9 for 107 yards and a touchdown before leaving what coach Sean Payton told Fox sideline reporter was a LisFranc foot injury. Trevor Siemian replaced Hill and went 9-of-15 for 71 yards and two touchdowns.
The Falcons had only 257 yards and turned it over three times.
Matt Ryan was 20-of-33 for 216 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
Saints lose Taysom Hill, but beat Falcons 30-20 to keep postseason hopes alive
