On Sunday, the NFL had several “Are you kidding me?” type of moments, and the New Orleans Saints hilariously attempted to block a Green Bay Packers field goal with a long snapper’s towel so they wouldn’t be left out.
The Saints were in firm control of the game. Tight end Jimmy Graham scored an early touchdown, followed by a Rashid Shaheed 76-yard punt return. They even added a field goal from their rookie, Blake Grupe, to go up 17-0 at halftime. Life was grand.
Then, the Packers put together a drive that wasn’t enough for a touchdown, but they could get something positive out of it. Kicker Anders Carlson lined up for the attempt and followed through.
It was a routine scoring play until a unique viewpoint captured an object flying in the air, attempting to block the kick.
can't say I've seen anyone use the long snapper's towel to try to block a kick
banner year for innovation on FG blocks pic.twitter.com/yJeosi1Thw
— Mike Renner (@mikerenner_) September 25, 2023
Hey @tyschmit Let’s talk about this today! I noticed it when I rewatched the game. #90 literally threw a towel up to try and block the kick. 😳 #GoPackGo! @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/K5DlNVYZmw
— Steve Simonsen (@volleysteve) September 26, 2023
Video replay shows that the object in question was a towel. New Orleans Defensive Tackle Brian Bresee snatched it off the hip of Green Bay long snapper Matt Orzech and promptly threw it into the air to stop Carlson’s kick.
Wild.
Bresee gets an “A” for innovation and effort. I can’t say I would have thought that quickly at the moment to do that.
