Saints face old friend Winston and Giants in crucial test

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

The Saints, rebuked by owner Gayle Benson for a 1-4 start, play the New York Giants and quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday.

The New Orleans Saints, struggling at 1-4, have been publicly admonished by owner Gayle Benson, who called their performance "not acceptable". The team faces the New York Giants on Sunday at noon, a contest that will test their ability to respond to the criticism.

The Giants' starting quarterback is Jameis Winston, who previously played for the Saints. Winston signed with New Orleans in 2020 as a backup to Drew Brees before competing to succeed him. He has now got another chance to start in the NFL after stepping in for injured Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. Winston remains unbeaten since taking over the quarterback role, though J.J. McCarthy is being used as a change of pace.

Winston said of his return to starting status: "I dreamt of it. And now it's here." Saints defensive end Carl Granderson, who played alongside Winston for four seasons, described him as a leader who brings energy to his team. The Saints must contain Winston's ability to throw deep passes while attempting to ignite their own struggling offence. The result could influence how much heat falls on Coach Kellen Moore.

How it is being reported

• Admonished Saints roll into New York to find old friend Jameis Winston waitingOwner Gayle Benson demanded improvement, but can team respond?KNOE · 18 Oct, 13:21
• Admonished Saints roll into New York to find old friend Jameis Winston waitingOwner Gayle Benson demanded improvement, but can team respond?WAFB · 18 Oct, 13:21

In this story: New Orleans Saints · New York Giants · Jameis Winston · Gayle Benson · Jaxson Dart · Kellen Moore · Carl Granderson · J.J. McCarthy

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