It would have been difficult to discern that Jordan Jenkins was experiencing discomfort during his two-score outing on Sunday. The New Orleans Saints tailback was impacted by an ailment upon waking, but it didn’t impede his performance against the Atlanta Falcons.
Jenkins informed journalists following the Saints’ 27-18 triumph that he wasn’t at his peak throughout Sunday, which involved two instances of nausea before and after the Week 6 win. Nevertheless, a queasy stomach wouldn’t deter him from playing, particularly when a similar condition had previously brought him favorable outcomes.
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“I’m genuinely uncertain of the origin,” Jenkins stated subsequently. “I merely awoke this morning feeling less than optimal. However, I communicated to them that the last occasion I felt this way, I accumulated 130 [yards] and two touchdowns. So, it’s simply how it is.”
Jenkins mentioned he was wearing a microphone for the game and quipped about the uncertainty of his on-field sickness being included in the final footage. What was captured was the running back’s almost perfect pregame forecast, while engaging in lightheartedness and relishing every moment on the field.
In addition to the two scores, Jenkins rushed for 93 yards on 18 attempts, while also securing all five of his targets for 57 yards as New Orleans improved to 3-1-1. He’s currently tied for second in the NFL with six rushing touchdowns and has amassed 17 touchdowns over his last 13 games played.
Following his 86 yards and two touchdowns rushing, coupled with 71 receiving yards the previous week, Jenkins becomes the initial Saints player to attain at least 150 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns in back-to-back games since Deuce McAllister in 2001.
After a fruitful day at work despite not feeling his best, Jenkins had only one thought afterward.
“I’m eager to rest,” he expressed.
