One of Jameis Winston's New Orleans Saints teammates is tired of hearing the quarterback get criticized for his role in the late touchdown the Saints scored in their 48—17 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18.
The Saints, in complete control up 41—17, had the ball at the Falcons' 1-yard line with just over a minute remaining. Instead of simply taking a knee and running out the clock, New Orleans ran a fake kneel play and scored, leaving Falcons coach Arthur Smith outraged at Saints coach Dennis Allen.
After the game, Allen apologized to Smith, saying the players decided to run the play so beloved halfback Jamaal Williams could score, with Winston then confirming Allen's account, telling reporters it was a team decision.
