The desert heat is getting to the New Orleans Saints.
After jumping out to a 14-6 lead, the Saints imploded in epic fashion with two minutes left in the half.
First, quarterback Andy Dalton attempted a pass to wide receiver Marquez Callaway. The receiver bobbled the pass, and it was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by cornerback Marco Wilson.
Pick-6! Wait for the flip… @MJW_era@AZCardinals take the lead!#NOvsAZ on Prime Video
— NFL (@NFL) October 21, 2022
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Not to be outdone, on the very next drive, Dalton threw a pass right to linebacker Isaiah Simmons on a 3rd-and-10 throw. It, too, was returned for six points.
Another Pick-6?! @isaiahsimmons25's turn.#NOvsAZ on Prime Video
— NFL (@NFL) October 21, 2022
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When the dust settled after the disastrous sequence, the Cardinals were up 28-14. The nightmare has the Saints staring at a 2-5 record and potentially many more ugly moments, likely in the very near future.
Andy Dalton is the 1st QB to throw a pick-6 on consecutive drives since Ryan Fitzpatrick in Week 2 of 2019 against the Patriots. New England beat the Dolphins that day 43-0.
— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) October 21, 2022
Andy Dalton has quite the primetime resume.
— Doug Clawson (@doug_clawson) October 20, 2022
11 straight road losses in primetime.
Lost 5 straight primetime games by 17+ pts.
Both longest streaks by QB since 1970
h/t @Sportradar
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