WATCH: Hometown hero makes game-changing play for Saints vs. Vikings

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu was always destined to play for this franchise. After his historic career at LSU in college, he has been a fan favorite in New Orleans for years. Now, he is making a big impact. Mathieu made a clutch interception in the first quarter against the Vikings. The defense had […]

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New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu was always destined to play for this franchise. After his historic career at LSU in college, he has been a fan favorite in New Orleans for years. Now, he is making a big impact.

Mathieu made a clutch interception in the first quarter against the Vikings.

The defense had been on the field for most of the quarter and desperately needed to make a big play. The "Honey Badger" did exactly that.

On the following drive, the Saints drove down the field to tie the game with a touchdown.

The Saints need their hometown safety to continue to produce. He had been a bit quiet through the first three games, but the interception could instill some confidence in him. He looks ready to go for the Saints.

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