Saints' Jimmy Graham has explicit message for Falcons amid touchdown drama

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New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham came to the defense of Jameis Winston amid the turmoil about the team scoring a late-game touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Saints running back Jamaal Williams scored a touchdown to make it 48-17 with about 1 minute to go in the game. Then-Falcons coach Arthur Smith yelled at Saints coach Dennis Allen during the postgame handshake. Winston said it was a "team decision" to get Williams a touchdown from the 1-yard line.

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Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Caesars Superdome on December 10, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.  (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

While Winston suggested the players went rogue on the play, which brought about criticism to the veteran quarterback, Graham defended the call and had a strong message for the Falcons.

"Get off (Jameis Winston’s) back," Graham wrote on X. "This man is the best teammate I’ve ever had. Loves this city, this game and embodies everything you can ask for in a leader. Was a rare situation and we all take responsibility. Nobody thought it would get blown out of proportion.

"Also f--- the Falcons."

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Winston said he apologized to Allen and took full responsibility for making the call. Williams led the NFL in rushing touchdowns last year but before Sunday’s game, he had yet to score.

Jimmy Graham #80 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a touchdown during the second half of the game against the New York Giants