coach Sean Payton might want to fire everyone on his field goal team because for the second time in four days, that special teams unit cost New Orleans big time. Four days
Jordan Bowden Jersey ago, the Saints lost to the 25-23 after Denver blocked an extra point and returned it for a defensive two-point conversion with just 1:22 left in the game. This time around, the ' were the big benefactors of the Saints' special teams mistakes. The nightmare for New Orleans started with just under 40 seconds left in the first half when kicker Will Lutz lined up for a 38-yard field goal that would've trimmed Carolina's lead from 13-3 to 13-6. However
Jeff Green Jersey , that didn't happen because Lutz's field goal was blocked, which gives us absurd play No. 1. After the block, chaos ensued, and we'll let the Panthers explain what happened. Ok, so to recap: 1. Vernon Butler blocked the kick. 2. Luke Kuechly returns it for a TD3. called for a block
Chris Chiozza Jersey in the back Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) That's right, Panthers linebacker returned the blocked field goal 88 yards for a touchdown, but it didn't count because Carolina's was flagged for a block in the back on the play. Even though Kuechly was about 8 yards ahead of him, Bradberry still felt the need to take out the Saints rookie kicker. After the penalty was called, the Panthers lost the touchdown and were given the ball at the Saints' 40-yard line. In the end, Carolina would get the touchdown anyway, thanks to absurd play No. 2. hit with a wild 40-yard bomb for a touchdown. The pa s was actually called incomplete on the field
Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Jersey , but that was overturned after officials reviewed the play. As you can see below, Ginn made a wild catch in the back of the end zone. Cam + Ginn. TOUCHDOWN!WHAT A PLAY!: : NBC + NFLN NFL (@NFL)
Jason Kidd Jersey The touchdown gave Carolina a 20-3 lead, which was a huge turnaround, considering the score would've been 13-6 if Lutz's field goal hadn't been blocked. The turnaround was huge for the Panthers because they just barely held on for the 23-20 win. For stats and the story from the game be sure to click over and check out .
