Instant Replay: NFL Career Touchdowns Scored By Saints QB Taysom Hill

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Former BYU and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill received his first starting nod at quarterback this season.

Hill and the Saints will play the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, December 2.

After serving as Jameis Winston and Trevor Siemian’s backup for the first 12 weeks of the 2021 NFL season, Hill will be New Orleans’ starter in Week 13.

In honor of the former BYU star’s first start at QB, here are each of Hill’s touchdowns scored during his NFL career:

Taysom Hill’s touchdowns in the NFL

2018 Season

First NFL Touchdown

October 8, 2018 vs. Washington Football Team

With 6:43 remaining in the third quarter, Hill ran in a one-yard touchdown run for his first NFL score. Hill’s touchdown extended the Saints’ lead over Washington to 40-13. New Orleans went on to win the game, 43-19. Hill finished with five carries for 23 yards and one touchdown.

December 30, 2018 vs. Carolina Panthers

With 3:47 left in the game, Hill sprinted for a nine-yard touchdown. The score cut Carolina’s lead to 33-14, which was the final score of the Saints’ loss. Hill ended the game with three carries for 11 yards and a touchdown. He also had one catch for three yards in the loss.

Taysom Hill finally gets his time to shine and pounds in the late touchdown. #GoSaints pic.twitter.com/9iRULNM72s

— Roto Street Journal (RSJ) (@RotoStJournal) December 30, 2018

Hill finished the 2018 season 3/7 passing for 64 yards and one interception. He ran the ball 37 times for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Hill also had three receptions for four yards.

2019 Season

September 9, 2019 vs. Houston Texans

With 2:39 to go in the second quarter, Hill scored on a nine-yard catch on a pass from Drew Brees. Hill’s touchdown cut Houston’s lead to 21-17. New Orleans went on to win its season-opener against the Texans, 30-28. Hill finished the game with one catch for nine yards and a touchdown. He added two carries for eight yards in the win.

…and for your next #Saints QB challenge 👀@drewbrees ➡️ @T_Hill4 for the score 💪 pic.twitter.com/rISNqfphlk

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 10, 2019

October 20, 2019 vs. Chicago Bears

With 2:55 remaining in the third quarter, Hill hauled in a four-yard reception from Teddy Bridgewater for a touchdown. Hill’s touchdown stretched New Orleans’ lead to 26-10. The Saints ended up defeating the Bears, 36-25. Hill ended the game with one catch for four yards and a touchdown. He also had two rushes for 21 yards.

#Saints extend the lead 🔥@teddyb_h2o x @T_Hill4 for 6️⃣ pic.twitter.com/uHq6VSrVGw

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 20, 2019

October 27, 2019 vs. Arizona Cardinals

With 12:48 left to play, Hill scored on a five-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees. Hill’s reception extended the Saints’ lead to 24-9. New Orleans beat Arizona, 31-9. Hill finished the game with three catches for 63 yards and one touchdown.

Two TDs for Brees 🙌
All smiles from Taysom 😁#SAINTS #SAINTS #SAINTS pic.twitter.com/Fsy3XpL67q

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 27, 2019

November 28, 2019 vs. Atlanta Falcons TD #1

Only 4:53 into the game, Hill scored on a three-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees. The touchdown gave the Saints an early 7-0 advantage. It was the first of Hill’s two touchdowns against the Falcons.

If Taysom is hungry, YOU FEED HIM 🍽 pic.twitter.com/N3zsS57JZm

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 29, 2019

November 28, 2019 vs. Atlanta Falcons TD #2

Hill’s second touchdown against Atlanta came late in the first half. With 1:53 remaining until halftime, Hill scored on a 30-yard sprint. The former BYU quarterback’s second score gave the Saints a 17-6 lead. New Orleans went on to defeat Atlanta, 26-18. Hill finished the game with two carries for 33 yards and a touchdown. He added two catches for 12 yards and a touchdown. Hill was also 0/1 passing the win.

FEAST MODE 🍽@T_Hill4 | #SAINTS pic.twitter.com/n1vbnznmYK

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 29, 2019

December 16, 2019 vs. Indianapolis Colts

With 35 seconds left in the third quarter, Hill scored on a 28-yard reception on a pass from Drew Brees. Hill’s score stretched the Saints’ lead over the Colts to 34-0. New Orleans won the game, 34-7. Hill ended the contest with two receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown. He added two carries for one yard in the victory.

MORE STEAM 💨💨💨

🎯 Drew x Taysom 💪 #SAINTS pic.twitter.com/PGUFGVlRbB

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 17, 2019

December 29, 2019 vs. Carolina Panthers

With 4:24 remaining in the fourth quarter, Hill scored a touchdown on a 45-yard pass from Drew Brees. Hill’s touchdown gave New Orleans a 42-3 lead. The Saints ended up beating the Panthers, 42-10. Hill finished the game with one catch for 45 yards and a touchdown. He also had two rushes for four yards.

You know what they say, NEVER take your eyes off the QB/WR/RB/KR/PR/TE/DE/etc

Taysom takes it 🔥 #Saints pic.twitter.com/78ATnCuQYN

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 29, 2019

Hill finished his third NFL season 3/6 passing for 55 yards. He ran the ball 27 times for 156 yards and one touchdown. Most of his production in 2019 came as a receiver with 19 catches for six touchdowns.

2020 Season

October 12, 2020 vs. Los Angeles Chargers

With 52 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Hill scored on a nine-yard run. His touchdown tied the game at 27 and sent the contest into overtime. In overtime, the Saints beat the Chargers, 30-27. Hill finished the game with three carries for 13 yards and a touchdown. He was also 0/1 passing and was targeted twice by Drew Brees.

Taysom ties it up! #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast @kslsports pic.twitter.com/4QTM4nvWx5

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) October 13, 2020

November 1, 2020 vs. Chicago Bears

With 9:57 left in the fourth quarter, Hill scored on a 20-yard reception on a pass from Drew Brees. Hill’s touchdown catch gave New Orleans a 23-13 lead. The Saints went on to beat the Bears, 26-23, in overtime. Hill ended with two catches for 30 yards and a touchdown. He also added five carries for 35 yards in the win.

Touchdown Taysom. @T_Hill4 #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/SX4QUJ3iMn

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 2, 2020

November 22, 2020 vs. Atlanta Falcons TD #1

In his first NFL start at quarterback, Hill ran in a pair of touchdowns. With 9:11 remaining in the third quarter, Hill scored on a two-yard run. The touchdown gave the Saints a 17-9 lead.

.@T_Hill4 😤#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #NFL #Saints #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/PfxOWinUtp

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 22, 2020

November 22, 2020 vs. Atlanta Falcons TD #2

Hill’s second touchdown run of the game arrived during the final quarter of play. With 12:41 to go in the fourth quarter, Hill scored on a 10-yard run. His second touchdown gave the Saints a 24-9 advantage, which ended up as the final score. Hill finished the game 18/23 passing for 233 yards. He ran the ball 10 times for 49 yards and two touchdowns.

Taysom TD x2#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/VgMjcZn2HX

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 22, 2020

November 29, 2020 vs. Denver Broncos TD #1

Hill’s second NFL start at quarterback was more ball control, but still featured a pair of touchdown runs. 4:41 into the second quarter, Hill scored on a one-yard touchdown run to give the Saints a 7-0 lead.

Runnin' downHILL ⛰ @T_Hill4#NOvsDEN | 📺: Fox pic.twitter.com/xg3Xu2u7O9

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 29, 2020

November 29, 2020 vs. Denver Broncos TD #2

Later in the half, Hill scored on a two-yard run to give New Orleans a 14-0 advantage. The Saints ended up defeating the Broncos, 31-3. Hill finished the contest 9/16 passing for 78 yards and an interception. He ran the ball 10 times for 44 yards and two touchdowns.

Untouched 💨@T_Hill4 | 📺: Fox pic.twitter.com/exJTzDOOLU

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 29, 2020

First NFL Touchdown Pass

December 6, 2020 vs. Atlanta Falcons TD #1

Hill’s first touchdown pass came in his third career start at quarterback. With 7:01 left in the first quarter, Hill connected with Tre’Quan Smith for a 15-yard touchdown. The score gave the Saints a 7-0 lead.

🚨 Taysom Air TD 🚨@T_Hill4 ⏩ @TreQuanSmithUCF | 📺: Fox pic.twitter.com/js6tgwE6cx

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 6, 2020

December 6, 2020 vs. Atlanta Falcons TD #2

Hill’s second touchdown pass arrived later in the first half when he tossed an 11-yard throw to Jared Cook. The touchdown stretched the Saints’ lead to 14-6. New Orleans went on to beat Atlanta, 21-16. Hill ended 27/37 passing for 232 yards and two touchdowns. He added 14 carries for 83 yards in the win.

That's two Taysom passing TDs for those counting at home ✌️@T_Hill4 ⏩ @JaredCook89 | 📺: Fox pic.twitter.com/N5WGnBNcmP

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 6, 2020

December 13, 2020 vs. Philadelphia Eagles TD #1

In his fourth and final start of the season as New Orleans’ quarterback, Hill threw a pair of touchdown passes. With 1:40 to go in the third quarter, Hill hit Emmanuel Sanders for a 37-yard touchdown. The score cut Philadelphia’s lead to 17-14.

E-MAN: AND-1 🚀 @ESanders_10 #ProBowlVote | 📺: Fox pic.twitter.com/9b97ob7AG2

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 13, 2020

December 13, 2020 vs. Philadelphia Eagles TD #2

Hill’s second touchdown toss came during the final minutes of the contest. With 1:24 remaining in the fourth quarter, Hill found Jared Cook for a 20-yard touchdown. The score cut the Eagles’ advantage to 24-21, which ended up as the final score and resulted in a loss for the Saints. Hill finished the game 28/38 passing for 291 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He added five carries for 33 yards in the loss.

Taysom Time ⏰ #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/46PPMfFWmf

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) December 14, 2020

December 20, 2020 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Hill continued to find the end zone in his first game back as a utility player for the Saints after Drew Brees’ return from injury. With 10:21 to go in the second quarter, Hill scored on a one-yard run. The touchdown was the Saints’ first of the game and cut Kansas City’s lead to 14-7. The Chiefs went on to beat the Saints, 32-29. Hill finished the game with two carries for three yards and a touchdown. He was also targeted twice by Brees.

The fullback assist 💥 TD @T_Hill4!#SAINTS | 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/vO5W6o4emv

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 20, 2020

December 25, 2020 vs. Minnesota Vikings

With 4:00 remaining in the fourth quarter, Hill scored on a one-yard touchdown run. Hill’s touchdown extended New Orleans’ lead to 45-27. The Saints went on to beat the Vikings, 52-33. Hill finished with five rushes for 18 yards and a touchdown. The former BYU quarterback was also 2/2 passing for eight yards. Hill also had one catch for 19 yards in the win.

6️⃣ straight games with a TD for @T_Hill4. #LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/uB6mwfqMcr

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) December 26, 2020

January 3, 2021 vs. Carolina Panthers

With 4:56 left in the third quarter, Hill burst for a three-yard touchdown run. The score stretched the Saints’ lead over the Panthers to 26-7. New Orleans ended with a 33-7 victory over Carolina. Hill finished the regular season finale with seven carries for 41 yards and a touchdown. He added one reception for five yards in the win.

Touchdown Taysom for the seventh straight game. 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #YACPodcast #Saints #NOvsCAR #NFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/sXl9n7o0lI

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) January 3, 2021

Hill finished the 2020 season with the bulk of his career statistics. He was 88/121 passing for 928 yards and a 72.7 completion rate. Hill added 87 carries for 457 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had eight receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown.

2021 Season

September 26, 2021 vs. New England Patriots

With 2:37 left in the fourth quarter, Hill received a direct snap and ran the ball four yards and into the end zone for his first touchdown of the season. New Orleans beat New England, 28-13. Hill finished the game with six carries for 32 yards and a touchdown.

Taysom TD 🤙#LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #Saints #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/IiwIE4j7w8

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) September 26, 2021

October 3, 2021 vs. New York Giants TD #1

Early in the third quarter, Hill would not be denied for six points as he powered and spun his way into the end zone. The touchdown run gave New Orleans a 14-7 lead.

Touchdown Taysom for the second week in a row. 💪 #LocalsInTheNFL #NFL #Saints #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports pic.twitter.com/GAnbtBL4wr

— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) October 3, 2021

October 3, 2021 vs. New York Giants TD #2

Hill’s second score came early in the fourth on another quarterback keeper. The touchdown put the Saints up 21-10. New York battled back and forced overtime with a field goal during the final minute of regulation. The Giants scored a touchdown with final minutes left in overtime to capture a 27-21 win. Hill finished the game 2/3 passing for nine yards and one interception. He added six carries for 28 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.

Taysom Hill’s back at it with the truck stick. @T_Hill4 #Saints

📺: #NYGvsNO on FOX
📱: NFL app pic.twitter.com/1R4EWlkLtj

— NFL (@NFL) October 3, 2021

This season, Hill has is 7/8 passing for 56 yards and one interception. He also has 20 receptions for 104 yards and three touchdowns.

New Orleans’ game against Dallas is slated to start on Thursday, December 2 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on FOX/NFL Network.

Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).

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