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Jameis Winston backed by Saints teammates amid criticism

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NEW ORLEANS -- Multiple New Orleans Saints players defended Jameis Winston and the decision to run a play out of victory formation against the Atlanta Falcons.

At least five current Saints and several former players defended Winston on social media after the backup quarterback handed the ball off to running back Jamaal Williams to score a touchdown instead of taking a knee. Winston overruled coach Dennis Allen's orders to take a knee and run out the clock in what eventually became a 48-17 victory over their NFC South rival.