Panthers’ Jerricho Cotchery: Catches game-winning touchdown Sunday
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the New Orleans Saints in one of the National Football League games on Sunday, December 13 start time at 1:00 PM ET, at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.
One that was similar to previous years, but not that we’ve seen much of from the Carolina Panthers quarterback in 2015.
The two young quarterbacks combined for eight touchdowns between them in an 81-point shootout that showcased the best of their talents.
Anthony smartly scooped up the fumble by Carolina RB Jonathan Stewart, and took it “to the house” untouched; and then as the officials gathered together to determine if the play was still live or not, he was then awarded the score, which then was confirmed by replay. He helped fellow rookie Dorial Green-Beckham to the best game of his season with six catches for 119 yards, including a 47-yard score in the fourth quarter.
The New Orleans receiving corps played a big hand in the Saints’ second-half offensive surge, as Brandin Cooks enjoyed a big day.
The Panthers have often been the team that, like the Saints, had no chance to make the playoffs.
Kalil said Newton’s approach in tight fourth quarters with the game on the line “depends on the situation”.
The Saints turned in a respectable showing against a formidable Panthers front seven. Clay caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Tyrod Taylor to break a 21-21 tie with 1:53 left to give the Bills a 27-21 lead. Both teams were able to secure double-digit leads during the game but the Cam Newton rose up to the challenge as they defeating their division rival. New Orleans drops to 4-and-8 with the loss.
The performance of a single player on the outcome of a match can be more than crucial.
Anthony’s strip of Stewart and subsequent touchdown run electrified the home crowd at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. New Orleans challenged the catch.
Asked about Browner’s play after the game, Saints coach Sean Payton was rather defensive himself. The good news for them is the Steelers have to play at Cincinnati on Sunday before hosting the Broncos the following week, so there’s a good opportunity for the Jets to pull further ahead in conference win-percentage. Although his 352 total yards is underwhelming in fantasy terms, Cotchery secured a game-winning, 15-yard touchdown Sunday that preserved Carolina’s undefeated record. Newton rolled and ran and just before he went down, he flicked a pass to Olsen, who grabbed the ball on the Saints’ 30 just before it hit the turf.
The Jets (7-5) didn’t seal the win until Josh Brown missed a 48-yard field goal with 6:33 left in the extra session, his first miss in 26 attempts this season. Anthony’s return of Graham Gano’s blocked kick covered 82 yards.