In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the New Orleans Saints found themselves trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-9 midway through the third quarter. However, a remarkable comeback effort nearly saw the Saints even the score at 24, only to have victory slip through their fingers.
The turning point came after a Derek Carr pick-six breathed new life into the struggling Saints offense. They managed to level the score at 24, but the Jaguars responded with a 46-yard touchdown drive to regain the lead. With just over three minutes remaining in regulation, the Saints got the ball and steadily advanced to the Jacksonville 6-yard line with approximately 40 seconds left.
On a pivotal third-and-6 play, Carr spotted tight end Foster Moreau wide open in the back of the end zone. Carr’s pass was on target, hitting Moreau in the hands. However, in a crushing turn of events, the ball popped out of Moreau’s grasp, and he dropped what appeared to be a certain touchdown.
Moreau, visibly upset by the drop, lamented the missed opportunity postgame, acknowledging the team’s collective effort while deeming the mistake unacceptable. A successful touchdown would have given the Saints the chance to tie the game with an extra point or go for a two-point conversion and the win.
However, following the fumble, the Saints attempted a fourth-down play, which the Jaguars successfully defended, securing their 31-24 victory. On the sideline, Moreau, still wearing his helmet, received consolation from his teammates, including a supportive hug from running back Alvin Kamara. Carr expressed the importance of unity among teammates and the need to rally around a teammate after such a moment.
Despite the devastating drop, Moreau had a relatively solid performance, with just one drop among his four receptions for 33 yards. In the aftermath of the game, the Saints displayed camaraderie and resilience, preparing to move forward after the heart-wrenching loss.
