NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill didn’t need long to take over his team’s opening drive against the Cleveland Browns.

The Saints, starting at midfield after forcing a fourth-down stop on the Browns’ first drive, deployed Hill as Alvin Kamara’s blocker for a five-yard gain. They then brought Hill in to complete a first-down pass to Kevin Austin Jr. to throw.

Hill walked to the receiver to catch a three-yard pass from quarterback Derek Carr before making a direct play and running ten yards into the end zone to cap off his display of versatility. His touchdown gave the Saints a 7-0 lead with 10 minutes left in the first quarter.

Taysom TD to get the @Saints an early lead!

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According to ESPN Research, it marked Hill’s 22nd career game with at least one rush, one reception and one completion. He is the fourth player in the past decade with a completion, reception, rush and touchdown on a team’s opening drive.