Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian will start a game for the first time in more than two years when New Orleans hosts the Falcons on Sunday.
Saints coach Sean Payton announced his decision on Friday, specifying that fellow quarterback Taysom Hill, who came back this week from an Oct. 10 concussion, also is expected to play against the Falcons.
Siemian, now in his seventh pro season out of Northwestern, came on in relief of injured starter Jameis Winston in the second quarter of last week’s 36-27 victory over Tampa Bay. Siemian completed 16 of 29 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown without a turnover. He led five scoring drives in all — two that ended with touchdowns and three with field goals.
“I’ve had a lot of confidence in myself,” Siemian said. “I didn’t know if it was going to happen or when it was going to happen, but I knew I’d be ready. And here we are. So I expect to play well, just like everyone else on this team. That’s my mindset.”
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