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Jameis Winston - Nearly leads comeback in loss

11/18/18

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jameis Winston

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 it for a TD. Winston also connected with Evans for a 41-yard touchdown pass with 2:22 remaining that brought Tampa within three points, but he ended up throwing an interception on a desperation heave to DeSean Jackson with 23 seconds remaining to seal the win for the Giants. Given Koetter's lack of commitment to him beyond Sunday's game, the Bucs' starting QB situation is one for both Winston and Fitzpatrick owners to monitor throughout the coming week.