Jameis Winston burns Bucs on trick play for TD pass

NFL world reacts to Jameis Winston burning former team on trick play

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 1/17/21

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was not having a good go at it early on Sunday . Enter into the equation backup Jameis Winston, who replaced Brees under center in the second quarter.

It was only for one play against Winston’s former Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad in the NFC Divisional Playoffs. However, that one play was an absolute dandy.

Taking to the field at their own 44-yard line, Winston lined up at wide receiver with running back Alvin Kamara at quarterback in a wildcat formation. The rest is pretty much history.

So THIS just happened. Jameis Winston revenge game? pic.twitter.com/UYdXJeyBGJ
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) January 18, 2021

Yes, that’s a trick play with Kamara handing the ball off to Emmanuel Sanders before the latter handed it to Winston. The quarterback then threw a strike to a wide open Tre’Quan Smith for 56 yards and the go-ahead touchdown.

For Jameis Winston, this has to be some sweet revenge. The former No. 1 pick was jettisoned from Tampa Bay after five seasons this past spring in order for the Buccaneers to sign Tom Brady. It came after Winston threw 33 touchdowns against 30 interceptions in his final season with the Buccaneers.

NFL world reacts to James Winston burning former team

The brilliant play call from Payton notwithstanding, Winston was the talk of the social media world after throwing that go-ahead touchdown. Some of the focus was on him exacting revenge.

Others openly wondered why Brees was still in the game over Winston in what could be the future Hall of Fame quarterback’s final NFL game. Yeah, there were a ton of reactions.

Drew Brees: 6-13, 31 Pass Yards, INT
Jameis Winston: 1-1, 56 Pass Yards, TD pic.twitter.com/RfMnDQvwSr
— NFLonCBS (@NFLonCBS) January 18, 2021

JAMEIS WINSTON HALL OF FAMER!!!!
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) January 18, 2021

*Jameis Winston throws a touchdown pass to a Saints’ player.*

Bucs fans: pic.twitter.com/XamsJ989s6
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 18, 2021

I am genuinely pumped about Jameis Winston throwing a touchdown in the NFC Divisional Round against the Bucs.. His people back at home have to be having a HELL of a time right now
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 18, 2021

Jameis Winston entering the game like pic.twitter.com/v8o43E0lin
— Jeff Ratcliffe (@JeffRatcliffe) January 18, 2021

Jameis Winston after throwing that touchdown pic.twitter.com/P926BqIgRM
— Rich (@UptownDCRich) January 18, 2021

Jameis Winston's touchdown was the same play design the Bears ran last week when Javon Wims dropped it. pic.twitter.com/Dv7RU386ZK
— Jordan Heck (@JordanHeckFF) January 18, 2021

I’m really confused as to how Tampa Bay did not see a pass play coming with Jameis Winston coming into the game? Did you think he was going to run the ball?
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) January 18, 2021

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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