Jameis Winston has play of the year candidate after insane touchdown catch-and-run despite Giants loss

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The New York Giants may have fallen to the Detroit Lions in overtime, but quarterback Jameis Winston is a strong candidate for Play of the Year, and you’ll never guess what he did.

Winston, the journeyman quarterback who has started the past two games for New York with rookie Jaxson Dart in concussion protocol, showcased some Giants trickery on the opening drive of the matchup in Detroit. He received a pass back before launching a 39-yard touchdown to Wan’Dale Robinson to get on the board first.

But that wasn’t even the best trick play called by interim head coach Mike Kafka, as the fourth quarter saw a play where Winston scored a 33-yard touchdown of his own, and he needed to show off some impressive jukes in the process.

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Jameis Winston of the New York Giants scores runs for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Nov. 23, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

The play occurred with 12:16 left in the fourth quarter, when Gunner Olszewski took the ball from Winston, who started a run down the left sideline. Olszewski was looking his way, but he didn’t immediately throw it. He had to wait before throwing a strike to Winston, who had a defender on him.

But instead of just going down, Winston shimmied, threw a stiff-arm, and stayed on his feet to allow himself a walk-in touchdown. It was an incredible play for the 31-year-old, as the Giants went wild during the touchdown celebration.

At the time, it was a massive score for New York, as it gave the team a 10-point lead over the Lions following the extra point. Many believed this game