Playing his first game in the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Saints rookie safety Jonas Sanker admitted he wanted to end his debut with a bang.

It was the final play of Sunday’s preseason tie against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with Jacksonville positioned at the Saints’ 42 looking to gain a few extra yards for a game-winning field goal attempt. Sanker was drifting toward the tight end in the middle of the field when he saw Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Seth Henigan throw a quick slant to the right side of the offensive formation.

Sanker bolted in the direction of the play and suddenly the ball was right there in front of him, courtesy of cornerback Rejzohn Wright’s pass breakup.

“For me, that was really just being in the right place at the right time,” Sanker said.

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