“He’s an experienced player,' Payton said. Payton added his play calling for the duration of the game had more to do with how Tampa Bay was defending than the fact that his backup QB was under center. Payton said he had confidence in Siemian, who'd started for Denver in 20. When he got up and then had to go back down, you were a little concerned.”īackup Trevor Siemian took over for Winston and completed 16 of 29 passes for 159 yards and a touchdown without a turnover, leading the Saints on five scoring drives that produced two touchdowns and three field goals.

'He felt something and is on crutches right now. “I think it’s significant,' said coach Sean Payton, adding that he cried when he saw Winston in the locker room. Winston injured his left knee during a scramble early in the second quarter when pulled down from behind by former LSU star Devin White, who was flagged for a horse collar tackle. Williams intercepted Brady and returned it 40 yards for a touchdown with 1:24 left, helping New Orleans seal an eventful but potentially costly 36-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. NEW ORLEANS - When Saints quarterback Jameis Winston could no longer walk on his own, his New Orleans teammates rose up in dramatic fashion to knock off Tom Brady and the defending champs. NFL, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Saints overcome Winston injury, top Buccaneers 36-27

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