The Saints pulled off a stunning win in Seattle, beating the Seahawks 33-27 without Drew Brees. New Orleans first touchdown came on a 53-yard punt return by rookie Deonte Harris and the defense scored the second TD on a Vonn Bell 33-yard fumble return. Q-B Teddy Bridgewater and the offense handled the rest. Coach Sean Payton says they were ready to play.
“In out league sometimes, the desperate team wins…I thought the punt return early was a big play,” said Payton.
Bridgewater threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Alvin Kamara scored two touchdowns, rushing for 69 yards and also catching nine passes for 92 yards. Payton says he knew Bridgewater would play well.
“Teddy is going to be just fine, the rest of us have to worry about our job and if we can surround with him a lot of good performances like we did today, then we are going to have success,” said Payton.
It’s the Saints first win without Brees since 2005. Payton says he didn’t think about Brees not playing, they just worked to win the game.
“Shoot our quarterback meeting (Saturday) night, Teddy changed it up and I texted Drew and said that we are changing up everything now and he called right away,” said Payton. “I was proud of the way he played and if you followed his career, he’s kind of won everywhere he’s been.”
Brees tweeted after the game, “so proud of our TEAM! Who Dat baby!”
New Orleans hosts the undefeated Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.
