The New Orleans Saints topped the divisional rival Carolina Panthers, 31-26, on Sunday in NFC Wild Card round of the playoffs. They did it with massive help from four former Ohio State players.
- Ted Ginn: 4 catches, 115 yards, 1 touchdown
- Michael Thomas: 8 catches, 131 yards
- Vonn Bell: 7 solo tackles, game-ending sack of Cam Newton
- Marshon Lattimore: Allowed only 19 yards in coverage
Thomas had such a big game that the NFL put together a highlight reel of his top five plays from Sunday's game alone.
8 catches.
— NFL (@NFL) January 8, 2018
131 yards receiving.@Cantguardmike's Top 5 catches from the Wild Card Round! #GoSaints #NFLPlayoffs #CARvsNO pic.twitter.com/oexfmX8zH3
The Saints drafted the last three Buckeyes and signed the 32-year-old Ginn last offseason.
"One thing about an Ohio State football player," Saints coach Sean Payton said back in March about his love for Buckeyes. "Man, they come ready. You know you're getting somebody who has been battle tested. They're accustomed to winning. They're accustomed to competing."
