The New Orleans Saints got off to a promising start on Thursday night, extending a 14-6 lead against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter, before going sideways in a hurry.
The Saints were up 14-6 with about 2:30 left in the second quarter, but the Cardinals mounted a furious rally to take a 28-14 lead at halftime — aided by two Andy Dalton interceptions late in the second quarter Quarter.
Dalton, who had already thrown an interception into the end zone in the first quarter, had an accurate pass to Marquez Callaway converted into an interception when the ball bounced off the receiver’s hands. Marco Wilson returned the interception 38 yards for a touchdown.
Right on the next drive, Dalton was hit trying to find Chris Olave on a pass and the ball was picked up again. This time, Isaiah Simmons returned the interception 56 yards for a TD.
Dennis Allen’s half-time message to Andy Dalton (who threw two pick-sixes) is “Keep doing what he’s doing” pic.twitter.com/S3EKwEr6Cg
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Dalton finished the first half with nine of 15 tries for 177 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.
When Saints coach Dennis Allen was asked what he said to his quarterback at halftime, his answer didn’t impress many fans.
“Nothing, just keep doing what he’s doing,” Allen said on the Amazon show.
Social media immediately lit up as Saints fans showed their surprise at Allen’s comments.
*Halftime interview with Dennis Allen*
“What was your message to Andy Dalton?”
“Just keep doing what you’re doing.”
Everyone #saints Player: pic.twitter.com/vjBhuywiCu
— Logan Reever (@loganreever) October 21, 2022
#saints HC Dennis Allen on Andy Dalton after halftime: “Keep doing what you’re doing…”
Two of the three interceptions came at his expense, but sure, keep up the good work… pic.twitter.com/bXOpHGAsAj
— The Ghost of Mark (@PoweredbyBMW) October 21, 2022
Dennis Allen just gave the worst interview I’ve ever heard, but aight
– Hold the Mayo (@snowlikejonn) October 21, 2022
Dennis Allen said his halftime message to Andy Dalton was, “Just keep doing what you’re doing.”
Me: Sooooo, so six interceptions? #SaintsVsCardinals pic.twitter.com/4W3SNjjHlX— RealiTea by Ms. P. (@MsPerry103) October 21, 2022
I hope Dennis Allen didn’t tell Dalton, “Keep doing what you’re doing.”
— TurtleZ (@Ribs_3) October 21, 2022
Kaylee Hartung: “Coach after those three first-half interceptions, what was your message to Andy Dalton?”
Dennis Allen: “Nothing just keeps doing what he’s doing…”
🥴🥴🥴#NFL #TNF #TNFonPrime #ARIvsNO #BirdCitySoccer #saints
— rickpowell (@RickPowell13) October 21, 2022