The New Orleans Saints rolled over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, and so they did it on the again of a historic effort from utility man Taysom Hill, who’s technically listed at tight finish however scored three touchdowns because the membership’s main rusher whereas lining up at a number of positions within the 35-14 victory.
The 34-year-old Hill totaled 206 yards from scrimmage, 138 of which got here on the bottom. Averaging virtually 20 yards per carry, he turned simply the second NFL participant within the Tremendous Bowl period to log at the least eight catches, 130 speeding yards and three scores, per the Related Press. The primary and solely different participant to do it was Corridor of Fame working again LaDainian Tomlinson, who completed the feat again in 2002.
Taysom Hill merely cannot cease making performs.
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— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 17, 2024
Hill’s efficiency wasn’t spotless, as he did throw a deep-ball interception on a trick play by which beginning quarterback Derek Carr lined up at huge receiver. But his three touchdowns robbed the highlight from former Saints teammate Jameis Winston, who began at quarterback for the opposing Browns.
Considered one of his scores notably got here on a fourth-and-1 with the sport tied 14-14 early within the fourth quarter.
Transfer out the way in which for TAYSOM HILL.
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 17, 2024
Hill is now additionally one among simply two gamers in NFL historical past to log a mixed 10 passing touchdowns, 10 receiving touchdowns and 25 speeding touchdowns in his profession.
