New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston was not noticed for the group’s observe on Wednesday forward of their Sunday matchup in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings in London.
The New Orleans Saints began off their season in thrilling vogue, defeating the Atlanta Falcons in a slender comeback. However, they’ve dropped their subsequent two video games, shedding to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers then the Carolina Panthers. Now, heading into a Week 4 sport in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings in London, there are questions concerning the offense. Specifically, on the quarterback place.
With the group in London, quarterback Jameis Winston was not noticed at observe, and backup Andy Dalton took first-team reps.
Jameis Winston non-participant in Saints observe on Wednesday
Saints head coach Dennis Allen mentioned throughout a post-practice press convention that they gave Winston a day of relaxation on Wednesday. Allen additionally mentioned that he anticipates that Winston will observe on Thursday.
In the primary week of the season, Winston threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns on a 67.6 completion proportion within the group’s 27-26 win over the Falcons. But heading into Week 2, it was revealed that Winston had 4 fractured vertebrae in his again, and that he would play via it.
Facing off in opposition to the Buccaneers, Winston threw for 236 yards, one landing, and three interceptions within the 20-10 loss. Then, this previous weekend in opposition to the Carolina Panthers, Winston accomplished 25-of-41 go makes an attempt for 353 yards, one landing, and two interceptions within the 22-14 loss.
Saints followers will likely be protecting their eyes peeled for updates on the group’s Thursday observe to see if Winston is a participant, or if Dalton will obtain first-team reps once more.
Aside from the quarterback query, the Saints are dealing with a few other question marks on their offense. Wide receivers Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Tre’Quan Smith all sat out for observe on Wednesday with accidents acquired throughout their sport in opposition to the Panthers.
