We’ve got 48 days left until the New Orleans Saints kick off their 2024 regular season, which makes Joe Morgan’s 48-yard touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers our Saints Play of the Day.
Sitting down seven with less than five minutes to go in the second quarter, the Saints needed to tie this game up going into the half. At 1-4 on the year, the Saints were desperate to keep their season afloat. And with the efforts of wide receiver Joe Morgan, they were able to do just that.
Sean Payton and Co. decided to dial up a play-action shot on this first down attempt. With Marques Colston and Lance Moore occupying the coverage underneath, Drew Brees was able to pump fake the corner catching him flat-footed. This allowed for the speedster Morgan to float down the sideline with ease. However Morgan was forced to make an adjustment on an underthrown ball by Brees. After coming back to make the catch, Morgan ducked to throw off a defender in the midst of standing up to run, completely flipping another defender before diving into the end zone.
This play has gone down as one of the most acrobatic ones in recent memory, and is certainly a memorable one for Saints fans.
