The Saints’ Game-Changing Fake Punt Depended On Fletcher Cox’s Indifference
Photo: Mitchell Leff (Getty) Last weekend’s playoff game between the Saints and Eagles turned when the Saints successfully ran a fake punt while down 14-0 in the second quarter. They went on to end that extended drive with a touchdown, and eventually won the game 20-14. Thanks to a new clip released by the NFL Network, we know that the fake punt was not only a ballsy call, but one the Saints had had prepared for perfectly. The fact that the fake punt worked is somewhat counterintuitive. The play was designed to have Sean Payton’s favorite gadget player, Taysom Hill, take the snap and run...
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