Tag: Jameis Winston

Jameis Winston was one of the first to congratulate Taysom Hill on his big day

Jameis Winston was one of the first to congratulate Taysom Hill on his big day, hurrying to embrace his old teammate after Saints-Browns:

Taysom Hill had a game for the ages when the New Orleans Saints hosted the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Hill was a major key to the Saints’ success in their 35-14 win, accounting for three touchdown runs — plus 138 rushing yards and another 50 receiving yards, and 18 passing yards on a trick play.

His old teammate Jameis Winston had a good day, too. Winston threw for 395 yards and two touchdowns against his former team while doing all he could to keep the Browns in it, and he didn’t turn the ball over. After the game Saints players, coaches, and other personnel queued up to see Winston, but he stepped up when Hill approached him.

“You were amazing, man,” Winston laughed, arms wrapping around Hill in a bear hug.

Once upon a time Winston and Hill competed for the opportunity to succeed Drew Brees as the Saints’ starting quarterback, splitting practice reps and preseason game action to push one another to be their best. Winston won that battle, but there’s still plenty of love between the two of them. Hill had a lot of Saints fans cheering him on Sunday. On some level, another one was watching him from the opposing sideline, too.

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Elijah Moore’s toe tap ties it up vs. Saints

Elijah Moore what a catch!

The Cleveland Browns have tied the game against the New Orleans Saints as quarterback Jameis Winston found Elijah Moore deep in the back of the endzone.

With under nine minutes to go in the third quarter, Winston found receiver Moore for a 30-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 14-12 before the PAT. After missing the two-point attempt earlier, Winston hit tight end David Njoku on the conversion to tie the game at 14 apiece. His second touchdown pass in the game.

Cleveland took eight plays to go 92 yards on the scoring drive after forcing a Saints punt in their territory. Running back Nick Chubb rushed three times on the drive for 27 yards after receiver Cedric Tillman made a 20-yard grab to give the offense some room.

With a quarter and a half to go, Winston is up to 299 yards with two touchdowns, completing 19 of 29 passes. Jeudy has caught six of eight targets for 142 yards and a touchdown, while Moore and Njoku have added 50 and 49 yards, respectively.

With plenty of football left in this one, the Browns will need to limit defensive breakdowns and continue their offensive success to come away with win number three.

To the house: Jeudy gets Browns on the board with 89-yard score

Winston-to-Jeudy!

The Cleveland Browns are on the board after quarterback Jameis Winston found wide receiver Jerry Jeudy for a long score against the New Orleans Saints.

Late in the first quarter of this Week 11 matchup, Winston hit receiver Jerry Jeudy for an 89-yard touchdown to get them on the board. New Orleans committed an offsides penalty on the extra point, prompting the Browns to go for two, and the attempt was no good.

The Browns recorded their longest play from scrimmage this season on the drive’s first play when Winston broke the pocket and hit Jeudy for the long catch and run. New Orleans was forced to punt on the previous drive after committing a penalty in Browns territory on fourth and one. Backed up near their own end zone, Cleveland got just what they needed to pull the game within one.

Winston completed just two of his first five passes and has had some missed throws already, but he’ll look to heat up after a massive play. Since taking over as the starter, Winston has created multiple explosive plays. He’ll look to limit turnovers and continue creating big plays to get back in the win column.

Browns offensive coordinator keeps message simple to Jameis Winston vs. Saints

Ken Dorsey keeps his message to his quarterback simple as he takes on his former team

Quarterback Jameis Winston is looking to bounce-back from a three-interception performance. and Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey is keeping the message simple against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Heading into his third start of the regular season, Winston has had his typical ups and downs, throwing for over 550 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions. Cleveland offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey has taken over playcalling since Winston began starting, and he discussed how Winston can protect the ball better, via Camryn Justice: “We’ve got to trust our eyes, trust what we see out there….there’s no need to force anything.”

After a horrendous offensive start to the season, the passing game has shown life at times with Winston, as he recorded the two highest single-game passing yards for a Cleveland quarterback this season so far. Second-year receiver Cedric Tillman has had a breakout with Winston, and hopefully, the two can build off their momentum after the bye week.

Winston and the Browns are headed to New Orleans for Week 11, where Winston gets to play against one of his former teams, where he made 10 starts in three seasons. Both teams have had underwhelming seasons to this point and could use a win to help turn the tide in each of their locker rooms.

Tyrann Mathieu knows what to expect from Jameis Winston

Familiarity plays a part in Saints vs. Browns, and Tyrann Mathieu knows what to expect from Jameis Winston in his return to New Orleans:

Tyrann Mathieu is ready to play his former teammate, Jameis Winston, on Sunday. Mathieu has one message for Winston, “I’m expecting a shot the first play of the game, Jameis, so throw it up there.”

Mathieu intercepted Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter to help the New Orleans Saints break their losing streak. The safety would like to build a streak of his own, but he knows Winston: “Probably tells me he’s going to throw it at me before he actually does it.”

Familiarity plays a big part in this matchup. “He knows us, we know him,”  Mathieu said. Winston wasn’t in New Orleans long, but Mathieu still thinks this will be “somewhat of homecoming” because of how the city feels bout the former Saints quarterback. Mathieu said the team loves Winston the same way.

Mathieu joined the New Orleans Saints a year after Winston. Mathieu’s arrival coincided with Winston becoming the starter. Through this time, both were leaders on their side of the ball and they got to know each other well.

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Jameis Winston reflects on how his time in New Orleans impacted him

Jameis Winston spent four years in New Orleans, and he said the city helped him during “that transitional period in my life”

Jameis Winston expressed nothing but love for the city of New Orleans and the Saints as he makes his return as a member of the Cleveland Browns.

Everyone who plays for the Saints doesn’t get chosen by the city when the jersey is off. Winston was one of those players. “The people in New Orleans, I really love them. They really helped that transitional period in my life.”

Winston did start for New Orleans at one point, but he came to New Orleans as a backup to Drew Brees. To be a former first overall pick and not get a starting job requires one to swallow his pride. Winston did that to study under Sean Payton knowing Brees was the starter.

He came to New Orleans to hone his craft. When he did become the starter his time was cut way too short. Through it all he says his “teammates encouraged me, they pushed me.”

It’s clear his time in New Orleans holds a special place in his heart on and off the field.

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Week 11 NFL broadcast maps: Will your local station carry Saints-Browns?

Week 11 NFL broadcast maps: Will your local station carry New Orleans Saints vs. Cleveland Browns?

This week’s New Orleans Saints game isn’t exactly drawing a big crowd. Between the Saints’ 3-7 record and the visiting Cleveland Browns at 2-7, only local FOX affiliate stations in each team’s home market are preparing to broadcast the matchup.

Between bad records, an interim head coach leading the Saints, and a backup quarterback starting for the Browns, the TV executives would rather shine a brighter light on other games in the early window.

Still, Saints fans through Louisiana, most of Mississippi, and coastal Alabama and Florida will be able to cheer on their team. So will Browns faithful watching from home in Ohio and a few surrounding areas.

Kickoff is set for Noon CT/1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 17. Check the map from 506 Sports to see if you’re covered:

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Jameis Winston revenge game has lost its luster without Dennis Allen

With Dennis Allen no longer in the picture, this week’s Jameis Winston revenge game feels markedly different:

The Jameis Winston revenge game has lost some of its allure with the firing of Dennis Allen.

There are two types of “revenge games.” You have matchups like C.J. Gardner-Johnson returning to New Orleans. There was true animosity from the safety. Then, you have games that simply features a player facing his former team, and “revenge game” is used jokingly.

We thought Jameis Winston facing the New Orleans Saints as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback would be a true revenge game. Without the presence of Allen, there’s nothing to get revenge for.

It was Allen who told Winston he wouldn’t lose his job due to injury then kept Andy Dalton as the starter. It was Allen’s wishes Winston went against to give Jamaal Williams a touchdown against Atlanta.

With Allen gone, who would the ill will be directed towards?

Winston became one of the more beloved players in the Saints’ locker room and by the fan base. Under these circumstances, this is closer to a family reunion than an attempt for revenge.

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Browns name their starting QB for Week 11 vs. Saints

Jameis Winston will get to start against his former team in Week 11. The former Saints QB is going to lead the Browns out of the tunnel at the Caesars Superdome:

Jameis Winston will get to start against his former team in Week 11. The former New Orleans Saints quarterback is going to lead the Cleveland Browns out of the tunnel next Sunday at the Caesars Superdome. Winston stepped into the lineup after injuries sidelined Deshaun Watson and Dorian Thompson-Robinson, and he hasn’t looked back.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Monday that Winston will remain the team’s starter coming out of their bye week, which means Winston has an opportunity to beat the last team he suited up for. Winston spent the last four years of his career with New Orleans, but he’s played against the Saints before. He started five seasons for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. So what was his record against the black and gold?

Winston went 3-9 against the Saints during his time with Tampa Bay, throwing nearly as many interceptions (10) as touchdowns (11) and taking 24 sacks. He’s grown a lot since then but  remains a volatile passer with 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in just two starts with the Browns.

So we’ll see if he can take advantage of a banged-up Saints secondary to make some plays on Sunday. Winston made a lot of friends in the New Orleans locker room during his four years with the team, but when they kick off this week it’ll be all-business between thee whistles.

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Browns name their starting quarterback vs. Saints

Jameis Winston remains the starting QB in Week 11

As the Cleveland Browns get set to take on the New Orleans Saints, quarterback Jameis Winston will get the start against his former team.

Despite a rocky showing against the Los Angeles Chargers before the bye week, the Browns are sticking with their backup quarterback. There have been some calls to see Dorian Thompson-Robinson take the field as the Browns sit at 2-7 to see what they have in their second-year quarterback as they enter an evaluation period of their season.

However, the Browns are going with the quarterback who is going to give them the best chance to win and to evaluate the other players around him.

Winston spent four seasons with the Saints from 2020-2023 before signing with the Browns this offseason. During his four years in New Orleans, Winston started a total of 10 games, going 6-4 in those games. He threw for over 2,300 yards and 20 touchdowns with 11 interceptions in that span.

Can he right the ship against his former team on Sunday?