Buccaneers Fantasy Recap: Jameis Winston

Jan 31, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3) drops back to pass during the 2016 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3) drops back to pass during the 2016 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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In fantasy football most leagues allow just one singular starting quarterback on active rosters for their respective owners. As a rookie in 2015, the Buccaneers’ Jameis Winston became one of the more surprising fantasy quarterbacks as his stats surpassed many of those who came before him.

Jan 31, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3) drops back to pass during the 2016 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Team Irvin quarterback Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3) drops back to pass during the 2016 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

A bad week from a gunslinger can doom a team to the “L” column and inconsistent play will cause profanity laced twitter comments and lead to surprising fantasy trades at the 11th hour.  The Buccaneers are entering the second season with their franchise quarterback, Jameis Winston.

As Winston enters his second season as an NFL quarterback we’ll take a look at the 2015 fantasy season and see just how the Heisman Trophy winner aided or frustrated his owners.

This analysis uses standard ESPN fantasy scoring.

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