New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill caught his sixth touchdown pass in 2019, just like we all predicted. And Hill did most of the work, catching a dump-off throw from Drew Brees before cutting upfield and streaking towards the end zone.
But his teammates deserve some real credit for the assist, particularly wide receiver Michael Thomas. Thomas is usually the one making big gains through the air, but he was in position to throw a key block and spring Hill into the open field. It goes to show how selfless Thomas is, doing his part to help the team and get his teammate into the end zone for a score.
Hill has developed into a really dangerous threat as a receiver in his third year in New Orleans. He’s caught 19 receptions for 197 receiving yards and half a dozen scores, while also doing damage on the ground. His rate of 5.9 yards per carry (having gained 154 rushing yards on 26 attempts) leads the team, eclipsing both Alvin Kamara (171 attempts for 797 yards, 4.6 yards per carry) and Latavius Murray (142 attempts for 635 yards, 4.5 yards per carry). It might upset fantasy football analysts, but Hill plays a key role in the Saints offense, and he’s only getting better.
