The New Orleans Saints struggled offensively with Derek Carr at QB, but Taysom Hill's entrance provided a positive play, eliciting boos from the fans. The Saints scored a touchdown with Carr on the field, cutting the Lions' lead to 21-7. This marked their first TD with Carr since 4 weeks ago. The Saints have had limited success with Carr at QB, gaining only 1 yard on 10 plays in the first quarter. Meanwhile, they scored 3 TDs in their last 35 possessions, two with Jameis Winston and one with Taysom Hill. Jimmy Graham made a 6-yard TD catch, reducing the Lions' lead to 21-7 with 9:08 left in the first half.
Jimmy Graham beats Tracy Walker, makes 6-yd TD catch. Lions 21, Saints 7 with 9:08 left in half.
Saints score their first TD with Derek Carr on the field since the 2nd quarter 4 weeks ago against the Bears
Carr finds Jimmy Graham who beat Tracy Walker for the TD. Extra point is good and Saints cut Lions lead to 21-7 with 9:08 left in 2nd quarter. #DETvsNO
Great route by Jimmy Graham, just shook Tracy Walker for the Saints' first TD. Lions 21, Saints 7. 9:08 left in the first half
Saints on the board with a TD. Derek Carr to Jimmy Graham. Lions up 21-7
Saints in the 1st quarter: 32 yards on 4 plays with Taysom Hill at QB 1 yards on 10 plays with Derek Carr at QB
Saints have scored 3 TDs on their last 35 possessions. The TDs came on: 2 TD passes from Jameis Winston (when Carr was hurt) 1 TD pass from Taysom Hill (with Carr on sideline)
Taysom Hill comes in for a QB snap, picks up 7 yards. Heads to sideline and crowd boos Derek Carr's return. Then Carr sacked on third down and Saints fans are not pleased.
Saints put Taysom Hill in at QB and get their first positive play on offense in the game. The fans then boo as Derek Carr returns
Saints run the wild cat, big cheers for Taysom Hill. Derek Carr comes back on the field, booed heavily by Saints fans
Boos erupting in the Superdome as Derek Carr enters the game to replace Taysom Hill, after that nice first-down carry.