Buccaneers vs Seahawks: Five Game-Changing Players
By Bailey Adams
Jameis Winston
What sophomore slump? Sure, Jameis Winston had some issues with accuracy early in the season. As of late, he has been much better on the field and his leadership is unmatched in the Tampa Bay locker room. His ability to lead was especially huge in last week’s upset, and he’ll have to step up again this week to beat Seattle.
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It’s no secret that the Seahawk defense is one of the most dominant in the league. It has been for years now, and it’s giving up an average of just 17.3 points per game in 2016. When Seattle met New England a couple of weeks ago, Tom Brady finished without a touchdown. The best quarterback in the NFL was completely kept out of the end zone. If the Bucs want to stay hot this Sunday, Winston will be the key. Considering the fact that the secondary features Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor, that’s a lot to ask of the 22-year-old quarterback.
“Famous Jameis” turned in a historic rookie season last year. However, he’s on pace to be even better this year. With six games left on the schedule, he’s on track to surpass his rookie passing yards (4,042), and he’s just three passing touchdowns away from beating his total from last year (22). If Winston can produce at a high level on Sunday, the Bucs could be looking at a second consecutive upset.