Blocked point-after kick lifts Broncos past Saints, 25-23

It’s not just playing well in a dome that is important.

It was the first time in National Football League history that a defensive two-point score were the deciding points in the game, though there haven’t been that many opportunities for it, since those scores have only been possible since the 2015 season. It’s certainly an interesting position to be in. The team showed improvements that were needed to edge out a win. “We had a lot of guys out injured, which only made the challenge more hard”. The answer isn’t easy, and both sides have their drawbacks, but it is time for the Saints’ executives to turn their attention there because they can kiss their playoff chances goodbye. It has been a struggle at times, to say the least.

A week ago, in a win over San Francisco, his two touchdowns were tough, critical catches the helped New Orleans get back to.500.

But the offense’s poor play didn’t cost Denver the game.

They found flawless offensive balance to start the game, running six times and passing six more.

On Sunday, the Broncos became the first team to win a game in such fashion. After getting a nice stop defensively, Denver’s offense put together a long, successful drive with five first downs, most of any opening drive this season. Kareem Jackson began the game with a 42-yard interception return to put Houston on the board, and Brock Osweiler (14-for-27, 99 yards, 2 TD) added two more touchdown passes. On 3rd and 4 Siemian went for the whole enchilada throwing it up for Jordan Taylor in the corner of the end zone.

In the hours after the play occurred, Dean Blandino, NFL senior vice president of officiating, took to Twitter on Sunday evening to post an explanation. The Saints sacked him six times and sent him flying to the turf on numerous other occasions; safety Kenny Vacarro was flagged for unnecessary roughness on one such collision, midway through the fourth quarter.

Yet New Orleans might never have relinquished its 17-10, second-half lead if not for two fumbles forced by Denver’s defense.

Brees probably deserved better. This game was the exception, not the rule for this team. Or do they try to get by on the back of Brees’ wizardry in an attempt to still build for the future while still being competitive now?

There are some definite positives to take away offensively but the line play is a major concern.

Had Simmons not cleanly leaped snapper Justin Drescher to deny Lutz’s attempt, that’s how the day might have ended. It was a horrendous throw by Siemian under pressure, and he panicked, throwing the ball aimlessly into the waiting arms of Moore.

“When you lose a game like this and I hate excuses, excuses are for losers, but come on man, you know he stepped out”, said Keith Williams, a Saints fan dressed as the Pope. “It’s a legal play, it’s a pretty incredible feat of athleticism”.

His stubbornness, however, leads me to my final point…

11- Trevor Siemian was under full siege this game.

“I’m still in disbelief a little bit”.

Needing the extra point to take a 24-23 lead over the Broncos, with just 1:22 left on the clock, the Saints could be forgiven for thinking they had won the game.

With that, it’s now time to look back at yesterday’s Saints players who were either “winners” or “losers” – in the devastating loss to Denver.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Greg Zuerlein kicked three field goals, including the game-winning 34-yarder with 6:52 remaining in the fourth quarter, as Los Angeles edged NY.