TAMPA, Fla. -- New Orleans Saints rookie free safety Marcus Williams had himself quite the outing Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Williams, the Saints' second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, totaled eight tackles (one for a loss), two interceptions and two passes defenses.
While the Saints fell 32-14 to the Buccaneers, coach Sean Payton certainly appreciated Williams' effort.
"We came up with some takeaways," Payton said. "And, obviously, the one he had in the end zone was significant."
Williams' first interception came in the first quarter when he intercepted quarterback Jameis Winston on a pass intended for wide receiver Mike Evans.