Derek Carr and Rashid Shaheed Connect for 59-Yard Touchdown, Saints Lead 7-0

Sep 8, 2024, 05:10 PM

Derek Carr connected with Rashid Shaheed for a 59-yard touchdown pass, marking the first touchdown of NFL Sunday 2024. This play occurred just three minutes into the season at the Caesars Superdome and gave the New Orleans Saints an early 7-0 lead. The touchdown was notable as it was the Saints' first Week 1 opening-drive touchdown since 2018. Shaheed's impressive speed was highlighted as he got past Jaycee Horn on a third-and-short play. The touchdown also had significant betting implications, with Shaheed being a +6500 long shot to score the first touchdown of the day.