Ryan Clark was filled with excitement as Tyran Mathieu scored a touchdown, marking his first interception since February 2022. The Honey Badger, a beloved figure among New Orleans Saints fans, had just made a significant play. The Saints’ game plan was clear: contain Mac Jones in the pocket.

This touchdown was particularly significant as it marked the Saints’ first since Week 3 against the Packers. Although it took them some time, they had finally found the end zone again.

Ryan Clark couldn’t contain his excitement after Mathieu’s clutch interception!

This strategy paid off when Tyrann Mathieu, a local star for the Saints, scored the team’s first touchdown against the New England Patriots. It happened when he intercepted a pass thrown by Mac Jones shortly after Carl Granderson tackled the Patriots’ quarterback, giving the Saints a crucial touchdown.

Tyran Mathieu’s touchdown, following his interception, generated excitement among NFL fans as the Honey Badger made a big play. In response to the thrilling moment, Ryan Clark shared his enthusiasm on social media, writing, “Pick 6 for the hometeam!!! @Mathieu_Era [Tyrann Mathieu] with another 1.” The NFL’s official account also chimed in, stating, “@SAINTS PICK 6! 🚨 @Mathieu_Era with the steal!”

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Mathieu’s interception and touchdown came during the Week 5 matchup against the New England Patriots in the 2023 NFL season, marking his first interception of the season while playing for the Saints. This impressive play was his fourth interception since joining the team.

Mathieu’s ninja-like reflexes stole the ball from Mac Jones

Chad Graff, a writer for The Athletic, reported the score as Saints 21, Patriots 0. The Patriots had been struggling to find the end zone, going eight full quarters without scoring a touchdown – equivalent to more than 120 minutes of football.

Mathieu’s interception occurred when he picked off a throw by the Patriots’ Mac Jones and returned it 27 yards for a touchdown, giving the Saints a 7-0 lead in the first quarter with 7:11 remaining. Mathieu’s opportunistic play came as Jones was under pressure from the Saints’ Carl Granderson, adding to the excitement of the moment.

As the live NFL game continued into the second quarter, the New England Patriots remained scoreless, while the New Orleans Saints had accumulated 21 points. Rookie Kendre Miller made an impressive 33-yard catch and run, starting from their own 41-yard line. The Saints extended their lead with a touchdown pass from Carr to Chris Olave, making the current score Patriots 0, Saints 21.
At the game’s end, the Saints crushed the Patriots 34-0, breaking their losing streak. The Saints are now 3-2, while the Patriots are struggling at 1-4.

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