Saints' Winston Suffers Significant Injury, NFL Scores, Schedule

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Published on November 1 2021 6:00 am
Last Updated on November 1 2021 6:01 am

The New Orleans Saints beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 36-27 Sunday, but they had to do it after losing quarterback Jameis Winston, who suffered what head coach Sean Payton said he believes is a “significant” injury to his left knee early in the second quarter.

Winston was hurt when he was pulled down from behind by Devin White, who was flagged for a horse collar tackle. Trevor Siemian took over for Winston.
The Saints sealed the win when P.J. Williams intercepted Tom Brady and returned the ball 40 yards for a TD with 1:24 left.

 

Cowboys' Cooper Rush Leads In Win

Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Cooper Rush led a 20-16 win over the Minnesota Vikings in his first NFL start Sunday night as he filled for the injured Dak Prescott, who was benched in a game-time decision due to a strained calf muscle.

Rush, a fifth-year backup, passed for 325 yards and two touchdowns, including a five-yard TD with 51 seconds left. 

 

Jets Upset Bengals

The New York Jets upset the Cincinnati Bengals 34-31 Sunday as quarterback Mike White came through in his first NFL start, in for rookie QB Zach Wilson, who’s out with a sprained knee.

The 26-year-old White, who’s been cut five times in his NFL career, passed for 405 yards and three touchdowns. It was the first 400-yard passing performance for the Jets since 2000 and the most by a first-time starter since Cam Newton had 422 yards for the Carolina Panthers in 2011.

 


Falcons' Ridley To Step Away From Football

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley said Sunday that he needs to “step away from football at this time” to focus on his mental health.
He said in a statement on Twitter, “These past few weeks have been very challenging and as much as I’d like to be on the field competing with my teammates, I need to step away from football at this time and focus on my mental wellbeing. This will help me be the best version of myself now and in the future.”

No details were disclosed about the issue Ridley is facing.

 

National Football League

Sunday, October 31 Scoreboard

San Francisco 33, Chicago 22

Carolina 19, Atlanta 13

Buffalo 26, Miami 11

Pittsburgh 15, Cleveland 10

Philadelphia 44, Detroi t6

Tennessee 34, Indianapolis 31 (OT)

New York Jets 34, Cincinnati 31

Los Angeles Rams 38, Houston 22

New England 27, Los Angeles Clippers 24

Seattle 31, Jacksonville 7

Denver 17, Washington 10

New Orleans 36, Tampa Bay 27

Dallas 20, Minnesota 16

 

Monday, November 1 Schedule (Time Central)

New York Giants at Kansas City, 7:15 p.m.

 

Thursday, November 4 Schedule (Time Central)

New York Jets at Indianapolis, 7:20 p.m.

 

Sunday, November 7 Schedule (All Times Central)

Cleveland at Cincinnati, noon

Denver at Dallas, noon

Houston at Miami, noon

Atlanta at New Orleans, noon

Las  Vegas at New York Giants, noon

New England at Carolina, noon

Buffalo at Jacksoknville, noon

Minnesota at Baltimore, noon

Los Angeles Chargers at Philadelphia, 3:05 p.m.

Green Bay at Kansas City, 3:25 p.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

Tennessee at Los Angeles Rams, 7:20 p.m.