Cardinals score on back-to-back pick-sixes in win over Saints

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) runs in a touchdown after an interception against the New Orleans Saints. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Watch: Cardinals defense comes up huge with back-to-back pick-sixes in wild sequence

By Eric Smithling | Last updated 10/20/22

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
Also available on NFL+ https://t.co/aKjbRcE0ca pic.twitter.com/hC0ayXv85D
— NFL (@NFL) October 21, 2022

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
Also available on NFL+ https://t.co/aKjbRcE0ca pic.twitter.com/30dM6zxh3N
— NFL (@NFL) October 21, 2022

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.

11 straight road losses in primetime.

Lost 5 straight primetime games by 17+ pts.

Both longest streaks by QB since 1970

h/t @Sportradar
— Doug Clawson (@doug_clawson) October 20, 2022

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