While Julio Jones (calf) got the win, Mark Ingram had more production in New Orleans’ meeting against Atlanta on Monday night. Ingram, a six-year veteran, got loose against the Falcons defense as a running back and receiver. He totaled 107 yards from scrimmage on 20 touches, including 77 yards rushing on 15 carries.
Touchdown #Saints! Brees to Ingram https://t.co/kkVVoSIMbw
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 27, 2016
Ingram brought in four passes from Drew Brees for 30 yards, with one grab resulting in a five-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Prior to the score, Ingram’s hands came up huge on a 17-yard reception in the first half.
His catch was part of a 75-yard drive (12 plays), which ended game-tying touchdown pass to Michael Thomas (14-14) in the second quarter. Ingram’s successful two-point conversion cut the Saints’ deficit in 35-25 in the third quarter; however, New Orleans would fall 45-32 at home. The former Alabama back and 2009 Heisman winner is winless in three games with New Orleans, but has yet to be featured much on offense this season.
Ingram signed a four-year, $16 million extension in 2015, after posting two 1,000-yard seasons (2014-15).
Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.
