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4 Bold predictions for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Titans

By Cory Kinnan

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 18: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolls away from Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a pre-season game at Nissan Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 18: Quarterback Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rolls away from Jayon Brown #55 of the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a pre-season game at Nissan Stadium on August 18, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers calls a play during a game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 22: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers calls a play during a game against the New York Giants at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Jameis Winston will cut his turnovers in half

Cutting turnovers in half by a player does not seem like a bold prediction, but when talking about Jameis Winston, it sure is. When the Bucs took on the division rival Carolina Panthers in London prior to the bye week, Winston was responsible for an astounding six turnovers.

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Throwing five interceptions and losing one fumble on a strip sack where he held the ball for significantly too long, Winston now finds himself on the hotseat. Currently ranked 19th in DVOA, Winston is in the midst of the worst season of his career, never before ranking below 17th in this analytical metric.

If the Buccaneers can even cut down Winston’s turnovers to three (interceptions and forced fumbles combined), then they will consider it progress. However, even three turnovers does not put the pewter and red in great position to win the game.

The good news, eight of Winston’s 11 interceptions have come in just two games, so there is optimism to hang your hat on. The bad news, Winston can have a game like he did two weeks ago at any time, and has shown just as much throughout his career.

Three. Just cut the turnovers down to three this week, Jameis.

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