Khalen Saunders

2024 - 10 - 8

Khalen Saunders: From Defensive Tackle to Touchdown Dancer!

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You won’t believe Khalen Saunders’ interception performance on Monday Night Football! Catch all the juicy details and a side of Swiftie fun!

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders turned heads and dropped jaws on Monday night during the Saints' 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. In an electrifying moment that left fans and commentators stunned, Saunders showcased his agility and impressive ball skills by intercepting a pass in the end zone. Weighing in at a hefty 324 pounds, this Big Man didn’t just stop at the interception; he rumbled an astonishing 37 yards before being brought down. The sight of a 300-pound monster gliding down the field was so surreal, it felt like something out of a sports movie.

Commenting on the surreal play, Saunders said, "Good return, wanted to score," and who can blame him? The competitive spirit shines through even when you’ve got enough weight to tip the scales of a school bus! But it wasn’t just the on-field action that had people buzzing; Kevin Harlan’s commentary reached legendary status as he dubbed the interception a ‘THICC PICK’ – emphasizing not only the size of the player but also the size of the moment. Let’s just say if there was a highlight reel for epic football commentary, Harlan's call would score a prime spot!

In a delightful twist of fate, this week’s hero isn’t just a football player; he also has familial ties to the entertainment world. Khalen is the brother of Kam Saunders, a backup dancer for none other than Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour! Now that's what we call a “Swift” connection! Imagine a family get-together with side discussions about tackling while grooving to catchy pop tunes - it doesn’t get better than that!

Khalen’s unique position as a defensive tackle, mixed with his show-stopping interception and familial ties to pop royalty, creates a perfect storm of newsworthy moments. Fans around the league couldn't help but rally behind this larger-than-life player as they shared memes and reactions to the interception. Whether he's shaking things up on the field or showing off his moves during the halftime show, one thing is clear: Khalen Saunders has officially cemented his status as NFL royalty, and we can’t wait to see what he brings next!

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Saints 324-pound DT Khalen Saunders on INT: 'Them running back ... (NFL.com)

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders swiped an end zone interception and rumbled 37 yards in Monday night's 26-13 loss in Kansas City.

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Khalen Saunders on big man interception: Good return, wanted to ... (NBC Sports - NFL)

Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders kept his team in the game on Monday night by intercepting a pass in the end zone that easily could have been a ...

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Saints' Khalen Saunders makes memorable return to Arrowhead ... (KSLA)

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Saints' Khalen Saunders, brother of Taylor Swift backup dancer ... (Fox News)

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders intercepted a pass on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ironically, it was in front of his ...

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Kevin Harlan's 'Thicc Pick' Call of Khalen Saunders' Interception ... (Sports Illustrated)

Khalen Saunders provided NFL fans with one of the more shocking sequences of the season during the New Orleans Saints Monday Night Football game against the ...

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'THICC PICK!' Kevin Harlan's call of Khalen Saunders' interception ... (For The Win)

The New Orleans Saints lineman who is also brothers with Kam Saunders (Taylor Swift's dancer on the Eras Tour) got a great call from Harlan.

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Khalen Saunders' one-handed interception of Patrick Mahomes has ... (SB Nation)

Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders tackled Travis Kelce, setting into motion the most bizarre sequence of NFL Week 5.

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Saints' Khalen Saunders makes memorable return to Arrowhead ... (KPLC)

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Khalen Saunders, brother of Taylor Swift backup dancer, picks off ... (Yahoo Sports)

Taylor Swift had more than one connection on the field in the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints on Monday.

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Khalen Saunders, brother of Taylor Swift's tour dancer, intercepts ... (ScrippsNews)

The NFL may not give out MVP awards for regular season games, but the internet has certainly chosen one from Monday night's matchup between the Saints and ...

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Saints' Khalen Saunders makes memorable return to Arrowhead ... (KLTV)

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Saints DL Khalen Saunders reflects on viral interception against ... (ESPN)

The New Orleans Saints defensive tackle intercepted Patrick Mahomes while the Kansas City Chiefs were in the end zone, sparking a viral return.

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