Waddle Shines, Dolphins Beat Saints 20-3 To Win 7th Straight
Dec 27, 2021, 9:32 PM
Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Miami Dolphins reacts after catching a pass during the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on December 27, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rookie sensation Jaylen Waddle returned from the COVID-19 list to catch 10 passes for 92 yards and touchdown, and the Miami Dolphins beat the short-handed New Orleans Saints 20-3.
Miami became the first NFL team to win seven straight after losing seven in a row.
FINAL: Seven straight wins for the @MiamiDolphins! #FinsUp pic.twitter.com/6CBVXxm2Qy
— NFL (@NFL) December 28, 2021
Nik Needham intercepted Saints rookie quarterback Ian Book and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown to help Miami become one of four 8-7 teams in contention for one of the final playoff spots in the AFC.
The Saints started Book because of a COVID-19 outbreak that took 16 players off of the active roster, including starting QB Taysom Hill.
