New Orleans Saints: 2 studs, 1 dud in division-clinching Week 13 victory

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 28: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons along side Cameron Jordan #94 is unable to tackle Shy Tuttle #99 of the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

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Stud: Taysom Hill

Taysom Hill has been used in a wide array of roles this season. He’s often noted as the team’s Swiss Army knife, being able to do everything on the field from pass to rush to receiver and even play some special teams.

Against the Falcons, Hill was the force that propelled the Saints offense. The Saints only had two touchdowns on Thursday, and Hill was responsible for both of them as four other possessions were stalled and ended with Wil Lutz’s field goals.

Hill ended the game with two carries for 33 yards and touchdown and then two receptions for 12 yards and another touchdown. He was just a go-to target when the Saints needed him most, finding the endzone multiple times.

Hill hasn’t been used as much as many would’ve hoped for this season, but he may be starting to crack into the gameplan more often. Having teams plan to defend Hill could be a ploy for the Saints in the playoffs as he can line up all over the field.

Either way, Hill was absolutely terrific on Thanksgiving.