NFL’s Next Gen stats show Panthers’ Donte Jackson ran 120 yards on his ‘Pick-2’
The most exciting play during the Saints’ 12-9 win over the Panthers on Monday night was made by a Carolina defensive player.
New Orleans went for a two-point conversion after scoring a touchdown to take a 12-7 lead in the fourth quarter. However, Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ pass was intercepted by Carolina cornerback Donte Jackson, who dashed the other way for a two-point score for the Panthers.
That would be the final points scored in the game as the Saints survived a slugfest.
Here is Jackson’s return:
The NFL’s Next Gen stats made this cool visualization of the play and showed Jackson ran a total of 121 yards after the ball was snapped:
This story was originally published December 18, 2018 at 8:07 AM.
Pete Grathoff
The Kansas City Star