5 momentous plays in Week 7: Dan Campbell gets bailed out after bonkers fourth-down gamble, and red-zone woes hurt Saints, Ravens and Packers
Key Points:
- The Saints suffered a critical red-zone interception by Steelers linebacker Payton Wilson in Paris, which halted a promising drive and contributed to their loss in a defensive battle.
- Ravens head coach Jesse Minter's conservative decision to kick a field goal instead of going for it on fourth down in the red zone, followed by a failed fourth-and-2 conversion in the second half, contributed to the Ravens losing their lead against the Bengals.
- In a tight Packers-Lions game, a blocked field goal by Lions' D.J. Wonnum preserved Detroit's win despite a risky fourth-and-1 call by coach Dan Campbell deep in their own territory.
- The Titans' hopes for an upset were dashed by back-to-back turnovers in the second quarter, allowing the Browns to tie the game and seize momentum before halftime.
- Rookie safety Michael Taaffe's interception of Jets QB Geno Smith was pivotal in the Dolphins securing their first win of the season, as the Jets struggled with costly turnovers and a missed field goal.