Carr to Shaheed for a 34-yard TOUCHDOWN! 🙌#Saints | 📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/C6rNvTWPxP
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 15, 2023
Now that’s what we’re talking about. The Houston Texans defense gave the New Orleans Saints offense some issues early in Sunday’s matchup, but they struck back on a 34-yard touchdown pass to Rashid Shaheed. The second-year wide receiver broke free of coverage on a skinny post route that split the corner covering him from the safety helping out over the top, and a well-placed throw from Derek Carr hit him in the end zone for six points.
It’s exactly what the offense needed after a lackluster start. Hopefully they can keep it up in the second half.
Shaheed is responsible for each of the team’s two longest scoring plays this season between this 34-yard touchdown catch and a 76-yard punt return for a touchdown back in Week 3. He’s an important playmaker for this team and it’s important they keep him involved.
