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Chase Young Rips Ball From Rookie Cam Ward for Saints Touchdown in Week 17

The second-quarter return was touted as the signature play of his career, pushing his sack total to a new season high.

Overview

  • Young closed from Ward’s blindside, stripped the ball, and ran it back to cut Tennessee’s lead to 13-10.
  • It was New Orleans’ first touchdown of the game, coming on a second-quarter defensive play in Nashville.
  • SB Nation and Yahoo Sports reported the sack lifted Young to eight on the year, a new personal best.
  • Fox News noted it was his second career fumble-return touchdown, with the first coming during his Washington rookie season.
  • The moment stands out during a difficult Saints campaign that has not met preseason expectations on defense.