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Bye Week7Rank5% Owned90.3% Change-WK 16 Pts11.00WK 17 Pts14.54
2019 Fantasy Stats
   PassingRushingReceivingRetMiscFumFantasy
WkOppResultsYdsTDIntYdsTDRecYdsTDTDFumTD2PTLostPts
1SF
Loss, 17-31
1941313--------7.06
2@CAR
Win, 20-14
2081-9--------13.22
3NYG
Loss, 31-32
380313--------25.50
4@LA
Win, 55-40
38541-1--------29.30
5@NO
Loss, 24-31
2042-13--------17.46
6CAR
Loss, 26-37
400151------2112.10
7Bye  ------------0.00
8@TEN
Loss, 23-27
3012253------1219.34
9@SEA
Loss, 34-40
3352-8-------120.20
10ARI
Win, 30-27
3581240--------18.32
11NO
Loss, 17-34
3132423--------14.82
12@ATL
Win, 35-22
3133238--------24.32
13@JAX
Win, 28-11
268--20-------110.72
14IND
Win, 38-35
4564351-------34.74
15@DET
Win, 38-17
458414--------32.72
16HOU
Loss, 20-23
3351416--------11.00
17ATL
Loss, 22-28
201225------1-14.54
2019 Fantasy Stats
  PassingRushingFumFantasy
WkOppYdsTDIntYdsTDLostPts
1SF,
L 17-31
1941313--7.06
2@CAR,
W 20-14
2081-9--13.22
3NYG,
L 31-32
380313--25.50
4@LA,
W 55-40
38541-1--29.30
5@NO,
L 24-31
2042-13--17.46
6CAR,
L 26-37
400151-112.10
7Bye------0.00
8@TEN,
L 23-27
3012253-219.34
9@SEA,
L 34-40
3352-8-120.20
10ARI,
W 30-27
3581240--18.32
11NO,
L 17-34
3132423--14.82
12@ATL,
W 35-22
3133238--24.32
13@JAX,
W 28-11
268--20-110.72
14IND,
W 38-35
4564351-34.74
15@DET,
W 38-17
458414--32.72
16HOU,
L 20-23
3351416--11.00
17ATL,
L 22-28
201225--14.54
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News

  • Gets support from former coach

    Winston's (thumb/knee) former coach in Tampa Bay, Bruce Arians, said Wednesday in an interview on Fox Sports Radio's "The Rich Eisen Show" that he's reached out to two teams on the quarterback's behalf, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "I talked to two teams," Arians said. "I think it was just to [tell them], 'Get him on your roster' and it would be a great fit. One team was not interested and the other one was."

    Analysis: Winston's hopes of returning to Tampa Bay for a sixth season ended nearly two weeks ago, when it became apparent that Tom Brady was leaving New England to sign with the Buccaneers. Though he's just 26 years old and has 70 career starts on his resume, Winston's high turnover rate has likely contributed heavily to the cool reception he's faced thus far in free agency. With few -- if any -- starting jobs left open at this stage of the offseason and another experienced, more accomplished option in…read more

    Published: Sun, Mar 29 at 7:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Future in flux

    Winston's (thumb/knee) 2020 status is currently the subject of much speculation, and the Buccaneers sound increasingly open to other free-agent options at the position, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Auman formed his conclusions regarding the team's seemingly cooling interest on the first overall pick of the 2015 draft from comments made by both GM Jason Licht and coach Bruce Arians during the 2020 NFL Combine. Arians referred to Winston as an "unknown quantity" while heaping unfettered praise on fellow free-agent-to-be Shaquil Barrett in the same breath. The veteran offensive guru also made mention of a head coach being obligated to explore the possibility of a better option at the…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 2 at 4:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealt with knee issue last season

    Winston reportedly underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus that required trimming, NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: The report doesn't specify when the procedure occurred, but this nugget only reinforces that the QB -- who was already known to have previously been dealing with a hairline fracture in his throwing thumb -- played through some aches and pains this past season. In the process, the 26-year-old threw for 5,109 yards but logged a shaky 33:30 TD:INT ratio. In any case, as free agency approaches, this nugget adds some context to the mixed results the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft put up in…read more

    Published: Fri, Feb 28 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets LASIK surgery

    Winston (thumb) recently underwent LASIK surgery to improve his vision, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Winston has dealt with nearsightedness since his college days at Florida State, and question marks surrounding his vision resurfaced at the end of the 2019 season when coach Bruce Arians suggested the quarterback couldn't read the scoreboard. Whether at the behest of Tampa Bay's coaching staff or through his own discretion, Winston has now had the laser-assisted eye procedure with the hope it will help his overall performance. Winston, who became the first signal-caller in NFL history to throw…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 12 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Wearing cast on right thumb

    Winston has a full cast on the right thumb injury that he played through down the stretch of the 2019 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The Buccaneers termed the issue a slight fracture, which he suffered Week 14 and impacted his practice reps in advance of the final three games. During that span, he tossed 10 interceptions to reach the dubious 30-30 club: he's the only QB in NFL history to record at least 30 touchdowns and 30 picks in the same campaign. He didn't exactly get an endorsement from Bruce Arians following the season finale, with the coach telling Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times the team will make a decision on…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Future in Tampa uncertain

    Coach Bruce Arians said Monday that a decision on Winston's status with the organization heading into the 2020 season will likely be made within the next couple of weeks, though the Buccaneers aren't expected to publicly announce their plans for the quarterback until March, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: After completing his first year on the job for Tampa Bay, Arians didn't exactly offer up a ringing endorsement for Winston, who became the first player in NFL history to throw for 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in a season. According to Stroud, Arians told the media that Winston is "bright" and "hard working," but on the other hand noted the Buccaneers also could win with another quarterback. With Tampa Bay expected to make inking wideout Chris Godwin to an extension a priority this…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 10:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sets dubious mark in OT loss

    Winston completed 13 of 24 passes for 201 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed twice for five yards.

    Analysis: Winston's final pass attempt of a rather unique 2019 fittingly resulted in a pick-six interception that ended the game in overtime. With that pick, the embattled fifth-year pro became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for at least 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions in the same season. Winston gets a pass to some degree for working without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin for the last three and two games, respectively, due to hamstring injuries, but many of his decisions that led to…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active as expected Week 17

    Winston (thumb/knee) is active for Sunday's Week 17 tilt against the Falcons, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Winston was fully expected to take the field after putting in two unrestricted practices to finish the week, and this makes it official. The fifth-year quarterback will have one final opportunity to make a strong impression ahead of a pivotal offseason, but he'll once again work without his top receiver duo of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin due to their respective hamstring injuries.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets questionable tag for finale

    The Buccaneers list Winston (thumb/knee) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Winston was able to conclude Week 17 prep with back-to-back full practices, so he may have carried a probable tag into the regular-season finale if the NFL still allowed that designation. While playing through a slight fracture in his right thumb, Winston tossed four interceptions in last week's loss to the Texans to bring his total to an NFL-high 28, but he'll look to close the season on a high note against a similarly suspect Atlanta pass defense. Though turnovers have been a concern for…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full practice participant Thursday

    Winston (thumb/knee) practiced in full Thursday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Winston has played through a slight fracture in his thumb in each of the Buccaneers' past three games, and while he tossed for at least 450 yards and recorded four TD passes in the first two chances, he fell off a cliff Week 16 against the Texans, throwing four picks versus one touchdown in a losing effort. Still, he's sitting just 92 yards away from 5,000 through the air for the first time in his career and also can continue to add to a career-best 31 scoring strikes Sunday against the…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to begin practice week

    Winston (thumb/knee) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: Winston has played through a fractured right thumb over the past two games, dazzling in a Week 15 win over the Lions (28 for 42 for 458 yards, four touchdowns and an interception) and disappointing in a Week 16 loss to the Texans (25 for 48 for 335 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions). Though Tampa Bay doesn't have much at stake in Week 17, the expectation is that Winston will have his reps capped again Thursday while managing the thumb and knee injuries before putting in a full workout…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected back in '20

    Winston is expected to return to the Buccaneers in 2020 despite having thrown a career-high 28 interceptions through 15 games, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.

    Analysis: Rapoport's report was filed before Winston threw another four interceptions in a loss to the Texans on Saturday that officially extinguished the Buccaneers' playoff hopes. However, the team appears to have already made their decision. Rapoport cites the improvement Winston has shown in coach Bruce Arians' pass-centric system overall -- interceptions aside -- and the upside the team still believes he possesses as the reasons why Tampa will utilize either the franchise or transition tag on him…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Turnover machine in loss

    Winston (thumb/knee) completed 25 of 48 passes for 335 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in Saturday's 23-20 loss to Houston. He also rushed twice for 16 yards.

    Analysis: Winston got off to a dreadful start, as his first pass was returned for an interception touchdown and the next possession ended with another interception. He was picked off for a third time in the second quarter but found Justin Watson for an eight-yard touchdown with 13 seconds left before halftime to tie the game at 17-17. The second half was less eventful, with Winston's fourth interception dashing any hopes of a comeback with 1:31 remaining. He eclipsed 300 passing yards for the ninth time…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 1:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up Saturday

    Winston (right thumb/knee) is listed as active for Saturday's game against the Texans, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports

    Analysis: Though Winston, who's been playing through a thumb injury of late, carried an injury designation into the game after being limited at practice Tuesday and Wednesday, he was listed as a full participant Thursday, setting the stage for him to face Houston on Saturday. He'll be without his top two wideouts in Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Mike Evans (hamstring), but Winston is coming off a 458-yard effort in Week 15's win over the Lions and will now look to spread the ball around to the likes of…read more

    Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets questionable tag for Week 16

    The Buccaneers list Winston (thumb) as questionable for Saturday's game against the Texans, Carmen Vitali of Tampa Bay's official site reports.

    Analysis: As was also the case ahead of the Buccaneers' Dec. 15 win over the Lions, Winston will carry a designation into game day after the small fracture in his right thumb restricted his practice reps during the week. The Buccaneers barred Winston from throwing a football Tuesday and Wednesday, but he was able to do so during Thursday's session, earning a "full participation" listing on the team's injury report in the process. With Winston experiencing no reported complications coming out of practice,…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited Wednesday

    Winston (thumb/knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday.

    Analysis: With a slight thumb fracture in tow, Winston seems to be operating under a similar practice regimen to last week, when he didn't throw until Friday's session. Winston certainly didn't appear to be limited when game day arrived, though, as he proceeded to put together a season-best 458 yards on 28-for-42 passing in a win over Detroit, compiling four touchdowns and an interception along the way. Even if he heads into the weekend as questionable, Winston seems poised to be available Saturday…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by fractured thumb

    Winston (thumb/knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Winston may be "limited" to open Week 16, but he appeared anything but in the Buccaneers' 38-17 victory over the Lions this past weekend. While playing without any significant protection on his fractured right thumb, Winston completed 28 of 42 attempts for a season-high 458 yards and four touchdowns, with his 221 first-quarter yards representing the most by any quarterback since 2004. Per Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Winston didn't throw in the portion of Tuesday's practice open to the…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another milestone passing day

    Winston (thumb) completed 28 of 42 passes for 458 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions on Sunday. He also rushed twice for four yards.

    Analysis: Winston continued to defy the odds and rewrite personal and league records Sunday, navigating what is officially a fractured thumb to eclipse the season-high 456 yards he compiled just a week ago versus the Colts and becoming the first player in NFL history to throw for more than 450 yards in consecutive games. It was also Winston's second straight four-touchdown effort, and his third overall this season. Making the fifth-year quarterback's numbers all the more impressive was the fact they were…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up as expected

    Winston (thumb) is active as expected for Sunday's Week 15 tilt versus the Lions, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: This merely serves as official confirmation after coach Bruce Arians relayed his expectation Winston would suit up Sunday. It remains to be seen if the 2015 first overall pick will be limited in his throwing in any fashion, and he'll be operating without Mike Evans (hamstring) against a vulnerable Lions secondary as well.

    Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable, set to play

    Winston (thumb) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, though coach Bruce Arians said the quarterback will play, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Held out of practice Wednesday and limited to throwing tennis balls during Thursday's session, Winston closed out the week as a full participant Friday. He's on track to get the Week 15 start against a lousy Detroit defense, but he'll be playing with a small fracture in his right thumb and no Mike Evans (hamstring) at his disposal. Even so, Winston offers no shortage of appeal for fantasy purposes, having averaged 39.4 pass attempts, 316.5 yards and 2.0 touchdowns per game. His turnover issues…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Looks good at practice

    Coach Bruce Arians said that Winston (thumb) will play in Sunday's game against the Lions, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports. "He threw fine [Friday]," Arians said. "He'll be ready to go."

    Analysis: Winston was held out of practice Wednesday and only threw tennis balls Thursday, but he apparently threw footballs Friday without suffering any setbacks with his fractured right thumb. He thus is on track to make the Week 15 start against a porous Detroit defense, though it's unclear whether he'll enter the contest with a questionable listing or avoid a designation entirely.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 9:16am by Rotowire.com
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  • Throwing passes Friday

    Winston (thumb) was spotted throwing passes at Friday's practice, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Winston was limited to throwing tennis balls at Thursday's practice while working through a fractured right thumb, but the Buccaneers cleared him to use a football in the final session of Week 15. Winston's status for Sunday's game against the Lions is still uncertain, however, and it's possible a final call on his availability isn't made until game day. Ryan Griffin is the next man up on the depth chart at quarterback.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited in practice

    Winston (thumb/knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official website reports.

    Analysis: Spotted with a cast over his fractured right thumb the day prior, Winston progressed to throwing tennis balls during Thursday's session. The Bucs intend for him to throw footballs Friday, at which point the team should have a better read on Winston's availability for Sunday at Detroit. Reports at the beginning of the week said he would play through the injury, but a cautious approach to practice suggests it's no sure thing. Ryan Griffin is next up at quarterback if Winston isn't cleared to make…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws tennis ball Thursday

    Winston (right thumb/knee) has yet to resume throwing a football, but he was spotted doing so with a tennis ball at Thursday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: That represents an upgrade from Wednesday, when Winston was restricted to simulated throws in practice. Laine adds that come Friday, the QB should progress to working with a football, "unless (the Buccaneers) wait to do that Saturday before they head to Detroit." At this stage, Winston appears to be trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Lions approaches, with added clarity on that front hopefully on tap after Friday's practice.

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice Wednesday

    Winston (thumb/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: According to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com, Winston was still wearing a cast on his throwing hand to protect the thumb he fractured in the Week 14 win over the Colts. The 25-year-old was unable to grip the football Wednesday, but coach Bruce Arians said that "the plan" is for Winston to resume throwing later this week, per Greg Auman of The Athletic. While Winston is trending in the direction of playing Sunday against the Lions, Ryan Griffin will remain on standby in the event that WInston suffers…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Seen on field Wednesday

    Winston (thumb) was present at practice Wednesday but wasn't seen participating in any throwing drills, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Such is the management program with the fractured right thumb Winston sustained in the Buccaneers' come-from-behind victory against the Colts over the weekend. Winston, who was spotted with a wrap on his right hand, is expected to be listed as a limited participant Wednesday on the Buccaneers' first practice report of Week 15. Ryan Griffin will likely handle all the first-team reps during the session.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to play through broken thumb

    Winston is expected to play through a broken thumb on his throwing hand in Sunday's game at Detroit, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Winston left this past Sunday's win over the Colts to get evaluated, but he ended up returning and finishing the contest with a season-high 456 passing yards in addition to four touchdowns, three interceptions and a rushing score. Stroud adds that Winston likely will be limited in practice during the upcoming week after meeting with a hand specialist Monday. Ryan Griffin is on standby in case Winston's unable to play against the Lions.

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Meeting with hand specialist

    Winston will meet with a hand specialist this week to receive a second opinion on his fractured right thumb, which he sustained in Sunday's 38-35 win over the Colts, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Winston only missed six snaps due to the injury before returning in the second half and finishing off the come-from-behind victory. He ended the game with 33 completions on 45 attempts for a season-high 456 passing yards to go with four touchdowns, three interceptions and another score on the ground. Though coach Bruce Arians clarified that Winston's fracture wasn't a significant one, the signal-caller will be sent in for another evaluation just to ensure the injury won't provide any…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Has slight fracture in thumb

    Coach Bruce Arians said Winston suffered a "little bitty fracture" in his right thumb during Sunday's 38-35 victory against the Colts, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "He was fine at halftime and went out and went to grip the ball and couldn't grip it. They X-rayed his thumb," Arians added. "Nothing serious. He was able to get his strength back and come back and finish.''

    Analysis: Winston missed the Buccaneers' first series of the second half with what was termed a right hand injury at the time, but he returned for the second possession and later guided the team on a game-winning drive down the stretch. By game's end, he had a truly unique stat line: 33-for-45 passing for 456 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions to go with six carries for five yards and another TD. Arians' comments seem to indicate Winston will be fine, but his practice reps may be capped this…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Conquers injury in wild win

    Winston completed 33 of 45 passes for 456 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions and also rushed six times for five yards and another score in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Colts on Sunday.

    Analysis: Presumably playing for his future in Tampa, Winston put on what has become a rather commonplace type of performance for him in coach Bruce Arians' offense -- an avalanche of yards and touchdowns, interspersed with multiple interceptions. Winston had a brief in-game absence due to a hand injury, but he returned for the second drive of the second half and went the rest of the way. As is customary, the fifth-year signal-caller dealt with plenty of adversity, some of his own making and some in the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 1:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back in action Sunday

    Winston (hand) returned to Sunday's game versus the Colts, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: And the rollercoaster ride with Winston continues. Winston had a monster first half, accruing 277 yards and two touchdowns through the air and another score on the ground. He also tossed two picks, one of which was returned for a TD. Winston opened the second half on the sideline but made his presence felt on the Bucs' second possession after halftime, leading the team on another touchdown drive.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Injures throwing hand Sunday

    Winston suffered an injury to his right throwing hand during Sunday's contest versus the Colts, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Winston racked up a whopping 277 yards and two touchdowns on 20-for-28 passing in the first half, but he also mixed in a pick-six among two interceptions. With an injury in tow, he's questionable to return to the contest, leaving Ryan Griffin to direct the offense for the time being.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No commitment from HC

    Coach Bruce Arians isn't prepared to endorse the re-signing of Winston, who's playing out the final year of his rookie contract this season, based on what he's seen from the 2015 first overall pick thus far, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "I'm going to pass on that one,'' Arians said. "I'm going to wait until the end of December. There's been really, really, really good and there's been some really, really bad. I'm just going to pass until it's over and then we'll make a decision.''

    Analysis: Arians was asked the pointed question Wednesday with respect to Winston, whose post-2019 NFL future partly rests in the head coach's hands. To Arians' credit, he didn't mince words with respect to the ambivalence he currently possesses about his fifth-year quarterback, who's generated a shaky 22:20 TD:INT and completed just 60.2 percent of his throws during his first 12 regular-season games running the coach's aggressive downfield scheme. The Buccaneers' current in-house options outside of…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Efficient in win

    Winston completed 21 of 33 passes for 268 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday. He also rushed six times for 20 yards and lost a fumble.

    Analysis: The one turnover was the only blemish on Winston's day, as the fifth-year pro otherwise played a rock-solid game. Winston surprisingly enjoyed his greatest success targeting Breshad Perriman, with whom he connected on five occasions for 87 yards, and O.J. Howard, who also was on the receiving end of five Winston completions for a change. Winston's interception-free performance was his first since Week 9 and only his fourth of the season, and he'll look to replicate that feat versus the Colts in…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Overcomes more mistakes in win

    Winston completed 18 of 28 passes for 312 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed eight times for 38 yards.

    Analysis: Early on, it looked like it could be more of the recent same for Winston, who tossed six interceptions in the two games prior to Sunday. Winston was guilty of his NFL-leading 19th and 20th picks in the first half, but he continued to fight through his struggles and seemed to gain a measure of confidence when he successfully threaded the needle on a 71-yard touchdown throw to Chris Godwin midway through the opening quarter. Winston's most prolific target on the afternoon would remain Godwin,…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices fully Wednesday

    Winston (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: During the Bucs' Week 11 loss to the Saints, Winston sprained his left ankle when New Orleans defensive end Trey Hendrickson landed on his leg at the 5:24 mark of the fourth quarter. On the next play, Winston tossed his third of four interceptions on the day, with Marcus Williams taking the pick back 55 yards to the house. Because his practice reps remained intact Wednesday, Winston's health doesn't appear to be a question. On the other hand, he's thrown multiple picks in four of the last five…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't appear injured

    Winston (ankle) didn't show any signs of injury at Wednesday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Winston came out of Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Saints with an ankle sprain, but he should be fine for Week 12 at Atlanta. It remains to be seen if the Bucs list him on their first injury report of the week, which will be released later Wednesday.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Downplays injury

    Winston said he expects to be fine after sustaining a medial left ankle sprain in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Saints, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Winston picked up the injury late in the contest, adding to a frustrating day in which he tossed four interceptions to bring his season total to an NFL-high 18. Fortunately for the signal-caller, he was able to move about the locker room Monday without the aid of a boot, suggesting the ankle issue isn't particularly worrisome. Tampa Bay may still restrict his practice reps this week as a result, however, so Winston's status will be worth tracking when the Buccaneers release their first injury…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Four more INTs in loss

    Winston completed 30 of 51 passes for 313 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions in the Buccaneers' 34-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed twice for 23 yards, recovered his own fumble, and came out of the contest with a potential ankle injury, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The outlook is bleak all the way around coming out of the loss for Winston, who further endangered his hold on the starting job with yet another multi-interception tally and then sustained the ankle injury near the end of the contest. Winston now has an NFL-high 18 interceptions, even though he's admittedly been the victim of some misfortune in terms of tipped passes that have been picked off. There's not been any official indication Winston is in danger of being pulled from the top job yet,…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Overcomes errors in Week 10 win

    Winston completed 30 of 48 passes for 358 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 30-27 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 40 yards and committed a fumble, but it was recovered by the offense.

    Analysis: Winston turned in what has become a signature performance for him, one featuring multiple sacks, multiple interceptions and plenty of passing yards. For a change, the Buccaneers were on the right side of the scoreboard by the final gun, as their beleaguered defense was able to come up with a stop on the Cardinals' last-gasp drive. Winston did suffer yet another interception off a deflection, but he also made a bad decision on his first one of the day. The pair of picks pushed Winston's season…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big numbers in Week 9 loss

    Winston completed 29 of 44 passes for 335 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 40-34 overtime loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. He also rushed twice for eight yards and lost a fumble.

    Analysis: Winston managed to stay away from interceptions after throwing seven picks over the prior two games, but he lost the handle on a Mychal Kendricks sack early in the fourth quarter just inside Seattle territory. It was the embattled quarterback's eighth fumble of the season overall -- although he's only lost three of them -- and his 15th turnover of the campaign. Winston was otherwise excellent from a fantasy perspective, wracking up his third straight 300-yard performance and fifth overall in…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 6:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scuffles again in Week 8 loss

    Winston completed 21 of 43 passes for 301 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Buccaneers' 27-23 loss to the Titans on Sunday. He also rushed eight times for 53 yards and had three fumbles, losing two and recovering one.

    Analysis: The final line is a mixed bag from a fantasy perspective, but Winston was downright bad at times Sunday in a real-world football sense and was guilty of an inexcusable four turnovers. The mistake-prone quarterback did have the connection with Mike Evans in top form, as he hit his trusted wideout for 11 completions, 198 yards and a pair of touchdowns from nine and two yards out, respectively. Winston's second pick was particularly ill-timed, as it came at the Titans' 25-yard line with 26 seconds…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No benching imminent

    Head coach Bruce Arians emphasized Monday that he isn't considering benching Winston, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The question was bound to be asked after Winston doubled his season interception total to 10 with five picks and also lost a fumble against the Panthers on Sunday. Winston bought himself some slack with some impressive performances leading up to the debacle, and the fact current backup Ryan Griffin has yet to take his first regular-season snap helps Winston's case. However, when Blaine Gabbert (shoulder) potentially comes off injured reserve at some point after Week 9, Arians will have a more…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 11:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Six turnovers in London

    Winston completed 30 of 54 passes for 400 yards with one touchdown and five interceptions in the Buccaneers' 37-26 loss to the Panthers on Sunday. He also threw a two-point conversion pass, had a two-point conversion rush and committed two fumbles, losing one.

    Analysis: The stat line says it all for Winston, who may have struck one of the sharpest contrasts between a real-world and fantasy performance in recent memory. The six turnovers are the obvious blemishes from a gameplay standpoint, and they effectively squashed any chance of the Buccaneers seriously threatening in this game past the first quarter. Three of Winston's interceptions came in the second half as the Buccaneers tried to overcome their self-inflicted wounds, with the final one transpiring with…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 10:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid numbers in loss

    Winston completed 15 of 27 passes for 204 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 31-24 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed three times for 13 yards and fumbled once, although it was recovered by the offense.

    Analysis: Winston turned in a serviceable performance from a fantasy perspective, but Chris Godwin was the only one of his pass catchers with which he enjoyed any real chemistry. Mike Evans couldn't come up with any of the three targets Winston sent his way, and Bobo Wilson was the only other receiver to record a stat through the air. Meanwhile, Winston also benefited from having two interceptions wiped off the books by Saints penalties, underscoring how much difficulty the Buccaneers' passing game has…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Spearheads spectacular road win

    Winston completed 28 of 41 passes for 385 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 55-40 win over the Rams on Sunday. He also lost a yard on his sole rush.

    Analysis: Taking on the unbeaten defending NFC champions on the road, Winston showed thorough mastery of coach Bruce Arians' offense for the first time, helping the Buccaneers produce a franchise-record point tally. The fifth-year gunslinger was nearly flawless for the majority of the contest, but the pick-six he threw to Marcus Peters in the fourth quarter helped keep the game's outcome in the balance for a while longer. That mistake aside, Winston constantly was a step ahead of coordinator Wade…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws three TD passes

    Winston completed 23 of 37 pass attempts for 380 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception during Sunday's 32-31 loss to the Giants.

    Analysis: Winston completed 62 percent of his pass attempts and averaged a healthy 10.3 yards per attempt thanks to some big gains through the air. He completed three touchdown passes to Mike Evans in the first half but his lone interception was equally important, coming while his team was marching toward the red zone in the fourth quarter. All in all, it was a much-improved performance from Winston, who averaged just 201 passing yards with three turnovers over the first two games. He'll face a tougher…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Appears on injury report

    Winston practiced in full Wednesday but is listed on the injury report with a foot issue, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM Radio reports.

    Analysis: Winston is fully expected to start Sunday versus the Giants, though his participation in practice Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring. The nature and severity of his foot injury remain undisclosed. The 25-year-old quarterback managed to avoid any turnovers Week 2 versus the Panthers, and he will look to log another mistake-free game against New York.

    Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains free of mistakes in win

    Winston completed 16 of 25 passes for 208 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 20-14 win over the Panthers on Thursday. He also rushed four times for nine yards.

    Analysis: Although it was a sluggish offensive performance at times and Winston took three sacks, he managed to author two 70-yard-plus drives and a key 11-play fourth-quarter march as well. Winston showed his greatest synergy with Chris Godwin, with whom he connected on eight occasions for 121 yards. The fifth-year quarterback was also victimized by key drops, as neither Mike Evans nor Breshad Perriman could come down with strong throws they got their hands on in the end zone. Despite the rather…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 12 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Falls flat in opener

    Winston completed 20 of 36 passes for 194 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions in the Buccaneers' 31-17 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. He also rushed five times for 13 yards and had two fumbles, losing one.

    Analysis: Winston's regular-season debut in coach Bruce Arians' offense was pretty much an abject disaster by all accounts, with his one highlight a 10-yard touchdown pass to Chris Godwin to cap off an 11-play, 75-yard scoring march in the third quarter. Otherwise, Winston was under constant pressure and took three sacks overall while also throwing a pair of pick-sixes to Richard Sherman and Akello Witherspoon. In fairness, Winston's line would have looked somewhat better had either of the two touchdown…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in extended action

    Winston completed nine of 19 passes for 88 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Buccaneers' 13-12 preseason win over the Browns on Friday. He also rushed twice for six yards.

    Analysis: Winston couldn't muster any scoring drives throughout his seven series, although the five sacks he took certainly didn't help him establish any continuity. The fifth-year signal-caller also was playing without top target Mike Evans (quadriceps), but he did have the rest of his first-team weapons at his disposal. The quality of competition also has to be figured into Winston's struggles, as the Browns are expected to have a top-tier defense in the coming season and were also giving their…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 24 at 6:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal action in win

    Winston completed two of four passes for 24 yards and added five yards on his sole rush in the Buccaneers' 16-14 preseason win over the Dolphins on Friday.

    Analysis: Winston's time on the field was limited to the opening series for the second straight game, and he helped the Buccaneers reach the Dolphins' 30-yard line until suffering an 11-yard sack on his last play. Winston is likely to see much more extensive action in next week's third preseason tilt against the Browns, and he seems to have a sound grasp of coach Bruce Arians' offense thus far.

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sharp in one drive

    Winston completed five of six passes for 40 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 30-28 preseason loss to the Steelers on Friday. He also gained 10 yards on his sole rush.

    Analysis: Winston was razor sharp in his first opportunity to helm coach Bruce Arians' offense during live game action. The veteran signal-caller was playing without Mike Evans in the preseason opener, but he was able to connect with starters Breshad Perriman and Chris Godwin, as well as top running backs Peyton Barber and Ronald Jones, during the opening drive. Winston then capped off his one possession with a nine-yard touchdown to Godwin, making his exhibition debut a highly successful one. Winston…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • More checkdowns in new system

    Winston is adapting to throwing more checkdown passes to his running backs within coach Bruce Arians' new offense, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "Sometimes checking that ball down is the simple decision," Winston said. "It's about moving the chains. It's about a completion here and a completion there. And that's how you know the game really slows down is when you're able to do that, when it's just second nature."

    Analysis: Winston has a well-earned reputation as a gunslinger, a notion supported by the fact he boasts 163 completions of over 20 yards -- including 23 over 40 -- in his first 56 NFL games. However, he's also thrown 58 interceptions over that span, so a more cautious approach may be just what Winston needs to take the next step in his development. Additionally, Arians' offenses typically include a solid amount of passing-game involvement for the running backs, with David Johnson's 80 receptions in…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 7 at 11:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Showing solid grasp of new offense

    Winston was praised for his consistency thus far in camp by coach Bruce Arians, who added the quarterback is "right where he needs to be" in mastering the offense, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Buccaneers' early practices have been an interesting exercise in evaluation, as the team is implementing completely new schemes on each side of the ball. As expected under those circumstances, both the offense and defense have had their share of ups and downs, but Winston is apparently on pace to hit the ground running under Arians' quarterback-friendly scheme come the regular season. Although coordinator Todd Bowles' defense has won its share of battles against Winston and company, the…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 30 at 9:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • In camp early for QB school

    Winston arrived at Buccaneers training camp ahead of schedule Monday to participate in a three-day "Quarterback School", Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Bucs veterans aren't required to be in the building until Thursday, but Winston, along with Blaine Gabbert, Ryan Griffin and Nick Fitzgerald (NFI, hamstring), were all present and accounted for Monday. The quarterbacks are getting a jump on re-acclimating to the practice field and getting some live reps in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 sessions versus an all-rookie defense. Winston has naturally been immersed in learning new head coach Bruce Arians' offense all offseason, and the club will have plenty of…read more

    Published: Tue, Jul 23 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Wants to play at 250 pounds

    Winston said he will play at 250 pounds in 2019, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Winston was 231 pounds at the 2015 combine and has been listed at that same weight throughout his NFL career, though he's looked a bit heavier at times. He'll focus on adding muscle this offseason, perhaps preparing to take more hits under new coach Bruce Arians, who has a reputation for emphasizing downfield passing even if there's a trade-off in terms of sacks or interceptions. It's an approach that should be familiar, as Tampa Bay had the most passing yards (5,125) and interceptions (26) in…read more

    Published: Mon, Mar 25 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to work with Leftwich

    New offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich confirmed Winston will be the Buccanners' starting quarterback in 2019, Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: Leftwich said he and Winston will be "connected at the hip" throughout the process of implementing head coach Bruce Arians' vertical offense. The 39-year-old is expected to get his second shot as an NFL play-caller, after taking over in Arizona when Mike McCoy was fired midway through the 2018 campaign. Despite some initial improvement, Leftwich ultimately was unable to turn things around in the desert, faced with the limitations of a rookie quarterback playing behind an atrocious offensive…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 21 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to stay in Tampa

    Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said Winston will be back with the team in 2019, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Winston finished out his fourth NFL season in good health, allowing the Bucs to drop the fifth-year option on his contract if they'd rather have an extra $20.9 million in cap space. He may not have played well enough to warrant a long-term extension, but it's hard to see how the team would find an upgrade for 2019. Licht is probably hoping to pair Winston with a draft pick, as 36-year-old Ryan Fitzpatrick is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent and should be able to find high-end…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 31 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another 300-yard game to cap season

    Winston completed 22 of 35 passes for 345 yards with four touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 34-32 loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He also rushed twice for 23 yards.

    Analysis: With reports emerging earlier Sunday that the team planned to bring him back as its starting quarterback in 2019, Winston promptly went out and put together one of his best performances of the season. The four-year veteran's quartet of passing scores equaled a season high, while his yardage total served as his third-best figure of 2018. Winston finishes his abbreviated 2018 campaign with five 300-yard passing efforts overall, but he now faces an offseason of uncertainty from a coaching…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 1:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will be Bucs starter in 2019

    Winston will return as the Buccaneers' starting quarterback in 2019, according to Adam Schefter on ESPN Sunday Countdown.

    Analysis: Due to a combination of uneven play and off-the-field concerns in his first three campaigns, Winston was a question mark to return to the only home he's known as a professional. Ryan Fitzpatrick's scorching start to the season during Winston's three-game suspension didn't do the latter any favors. However, Winston has settled into a nice groove since Week 11, completing 64.6 percent of his passes, throwing for 300-plus yards twice, and recording nine touchdowns versus three interceptions over…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 7:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • May cede snaps to backup

    Winston may not play all of the Buccaneers' offensive snaps in Week 17 against the Falcons after coach Dirk Koetter said Monday that the team would like to get backup quarterback Ryan Griffin his first NFL regular-season reps in the contest, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "The guy's been here for three years," Koetter said of Griffin. "He's worked his tail off."

    Analysis: Koetter didn't expound on what Griffin's workload might look like if he enters the game, but based on the coach's comments, it's likely the 29-year-old would only take the field for a brief cameo. It would amount to a token gesture of gratitude for a player who has spent the bulk of six professional seasons on either the New Orleans or Tampa Bay rosters without officially making his NFL debut. With that in mind, Griffin's potential usage might only be a minor hindrance on Winston's fantasy…read more

    Published: Thu, Dec 27 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive in defeat

    Winston completed 34 of 48 passes for 336 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 27-20 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. He also rushed four times for 14 yards and lost two fumbles, one of which was returned for a touchdown.

    Analysis: From a fantasy perspective, Winston's final line was strong overall, but one of his miscues was responsible for the Cowboys' final margin of victory. The fourth-year signal-caller gave up the ball on a sack at the Cowboys' 31-yard line late in the first quarter, and Jaylon Smith scooped it up and returned it 69 yards for a touchdown. Winston otherwise was sharp for the most part and gave Tampa a fighting chance at a possible game-tying drive when he capped off an eight-play, 71-yard march with…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in Week 15 loss

    Winston completed 13 of 25 passes for 157 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 20-12 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. He netted zero yards on two rushes.

    Analysis: Winston had a couple of highlights -- a 64-yard completion to Mike Evans on a broken play being the most prominent -- but his final line was indicative of the sluggish performance of the Buccaneers offense on the rainy afternoon. Winston's passing yardage total was his lowest by far in any game he's played start to finish this season, and the touchdown-less performance was only his second of the campaign. The fourth-year pro will look to bounce back against the Cowboys in a Week 16 matchup.

    Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inaccurate in divisional loss

    Winston completed 18 of 38 passes for 213 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the Buccaneers' 28-14 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He also rushed five times for 47 yards.

    Analysis: Winston's completion percentage dipped under 50.0 percent for the first time this season, although he did extend his streak of two-touchdown games to four. The four-year pro also posted a season-low 5.6 YPA, but he continued to provide some unexpected production on the ground by rushing for over 45 yards for a second consecutive week. Winston's one interception came on a last-gasp heave to Mike Evans with nine seconds remaining, a pass Marshon Lattimore brought down in the end zone. Winston…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Throws two TD passes

    Winston completed 20 of 30 pass attempts for 249 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against the Panthers. He also carried five times for 48 yards in the 24-17 win.

    Analysis: Winston completed 67 percent of his passes while averaging a healthy 8.3 yards per attempt. He threw touchdown passes to Chris Godwin and Adam Humphries, giving him a 6:1 TD:INT over his last three games. Winston was also effective as a ball carrier, leading the team in rushing to top off his productive afternoon. He'll look to build on his recent success in Week 14 during what should be a high-scoring affair against the Saints.

    Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Excels in Week 12 win

    Winston completed 29 of 38 passes for 312 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Buccaneers' 27-9 win over the 49ers on Sunday. He also rushed seven times for 24 yards.

    Analysis: Coach Dirk Koetter couldn't have asked for a better performance out of Winston in his return to the starting job, as he remained mistake-free and connected with eight different pass catchers overall. Winston opened the scoring with a 6-yard scoring strike to Cameron Brate in the first quarter, and he came back with a 28-yard scoring toss to Adam Humphries in the fourth quarter that served as the final points of the day for either squad. The 2015 first overall pick's future with the franchise…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Named as Week 12 starter

    Winston will get the start Week 12 against the 49ers, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Analysis: The announcement comes as no surprise after Ryan Fitzpatrick threw seven interceptions the past three weeks, including a trio in Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Giants before he was replaced by Winston. The 24-year-old led three consecutive touchdown drives to bring the Bucs back into the contest, but he didn't have much time on the final series and was picked off on a desperation heave. Winston will now face a San Francisco defense that's given up 21 touchdown passes while notching just two…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 19 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nearly leads comeback in loss

    Winston entered Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Giants in the third quarter and completed 12 of 16 passes for 199 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed five times for 16 yards and fumbled once, but it was recovered by Mike Evans for a touchdown. Despite Winston's heroics, Roy Cummings of FloridaFootballInsiders.com reports that head coach Dirk Koetter was noncommital about Winston being his Week 12 starter versus the 49ers in his postgame press conference

    Analysis: Ryan Fitzpatrick earned himself a benching with a three-interception performance over two-plus quarters, so Winston was called into action for the first time since Week 8 against the Bengals. He proceeded to nearly pull off a rather improbable comeback, leading the Bucs to 28 second-half points on four drives of 66 yards or more. Winston nearly committed a back-breaking mistake when he lost the handle on the ball on the way into the end zone late in the third quarter, but Evans alertly fell on…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 18 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains in backup role

    Winston will continue to back up starter Ryan Fitzpatrick in Sunday's road game against the Giants.

    Analysis: Winston seemingly was benched due to issues with turnovers. The low point was a four-interception performance in a Week 8 loss to the Bengals, extending his streak with multiple picks to five games (four of them this season, plus Week 17 of the 2017 campaign). Since Winston's demotion, Fitzpatrick similarly has been turnover-prone, committing five in back-to-back losses. With the Bucs sitting at 3-6, Winston may be given another chance to play this season. That said, his fifth-year option is…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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