Buccaneers name Jameis Winston starting QB

Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter erased all doubt surrounding his quarterback situation Monday by naming Jameis Winston the starter for the Bucs' Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Related players: Ryan Fitzpatrick

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Neither quarterback played "lights out" Sunday in their 48-10 loss to the Bears. Fitzpatrick completed 9-of-18 passes for 126 yards, zero touchdowns and an interception. Winston was able to move the ball a bit better, getting 12 first downs compared to Fitzpatrick's four in the first half. Winston went 16-of-20 for 145 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. They were each sacked twice. In the end, as the story said, Fitz was brought in to mentor Winston, who is supposed to be the long-term QB option.

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