NFL news: Saints’ Chase Young rips ball from Cam Ward’s hands, returns it for TD

Defensive New Orleans Saints Chase Young had an incredible game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

Titans rookie cornerback Cam Ward dropped back to pass in the second quarter, but the Saints pass quickly fell on him. Ward tried to get past one defender but didn't see Young in his blind spot.

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Young ripped the ball out of Ward's hands and carried it into the end zone for a Saints touchdown. This helped cut their deficit to 13-10.

Young, pick #2 2020 NFL Draftjoined the Saints after the 2023 season. He only had one fumbled return touchdown in his entire career, in his rookie season with the Washington Commanders. He was the Defensive Rookie of the Year that season.

He entered the game with seven sacks, three pass breakups and 28 tackles.

New Orleans Saints defensive end Chase Young (99) returns his streak for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

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Young's performance would be the Saints' only defensive highlight in the first half. Tennessee took a 20-10 lead into the locker room after Ward bounced back with a touchdown pass to Elik Iyomanor before halftime.

New Orleans struggled most of the season, but the defense should have been something to be proud of. The Saints entered the game eighth in yards allowed and 14th in points allowed.

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So far, no such protection has appeared in Nashville.

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