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Jameis Winston: First NFL win came with his grandmother in attendance

Even after a huge 26-19 win over the Saints on the road, Jameis Winston seemed emotionless speaking with reporters during the post-game press conference. Still, there was one moment where he couldn’t help but flash a huge smile. It came when someone mentioned his grandmother Myrtle.

Winston’s grandmother has type 2 diabetes, which prevented her from seeing him play in person during his two years at Florida State. But, Myrtle was able to fly out from their hometown of Bessemer, Ala. and attend Sunday’s game against the Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La.