New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham jumped out to protect quarterback Jameis Winston and score a late touchdown in a blowout win against the team's rival Atlanta Falcons.

Graham tweeted in defense of Winston, saying, “This man is the best teammate I've ever had. He loves this city, loves this game, and embodies everything you want in a leader.”

Pundits and fans said the team's decision to score another touchdown rather than take a knee against the Falcons as time expired in Sunday's game was against head coach Dennis Allen's wishes. are gathering. (Related: Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith fired after 7-10 season, blames New Orleans Saints' Dennis Allen)

“It's a rare situation and we all have a responsibility,” Graham said. “No one thought it would be disproportionate.”

He ended his tweet with, “Falcons suck too.”

get off @Jaboowins return. This guy is the best teammate I've ever had. He loves this city, loves this game, and embodies everything you want in a leader. This is a rare situation and we all bear responsibility. No one expected it to be blown out of proportion.Please fuck the falcon too pic.twitter.com/nUMQQPX1M6

— Jimmy Graham (@TheJimmyGraham) January 8, 2024

Jimmy Graham is an absolute legend and highly regarded by his peers, as evidenced by his numerous NFL Top 100 player polls. That is, when he speaks, people listen, despite the fact that he is in the final stages of his career.

It's pretty definitive for him to say, “Falcons suck.” Most of his teammates include Winston seems to support their decision to step on Atlanta's throat. There is clearly bad blood in the blood. The fact that they play against each other twice a year means we haven't seen the end of this story.