Buccaneers: Top Five Performances of the 2016 Season

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter watches the scoreboard during a review late in the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jameis Winston vs. Falcons: Week One

This game was so nice we mentioned it twice.

Jameis Winston had his moments in 2016 where we simply wondered what he was doing. He still throws into tight windows, and even seemingly forgets the time on the clock (the Rams game). But in this one, Winston arguably played the best game of his young career. He was simply on point in this one.

On the day he went 23-32 for 281 yards, four touchdowns and just one interception. Three out of the four touchdowns came at a stretch when the Bucs needed him most. Ahead 17-13 late in the second quarter, they needed offense to put the game away. From the end of the half through the third quarter, Winston led them to 21 straight points, all on touchdown throws. One was to Charles Sims, one to Austin Seferian-Jenkins, and one to Mike Evans.

On this day, Jameis Winston showed us all the franchise quarterback he can be for the foreseeable future.

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