A look back at Jameis Winston during the first five games of the 2016 Season.







































1. Injuries have proven costly.
The Buccaneers have lost a handful of starters with injuries, but fortunately most of those players will return this season. Last week, Tampa Bay was without Doug Martin, Gerald McCoy, Clinton McDonald and Robert Ayers, just to name a few. Those four account for three of four starters on the defensive line and the NFL's No. 2 rusher from 2015. With Jacquies Smith on injured reserve, all four of the Bucs' starters on the defensive line from a year ago didn't play. Those players could very well return for the Bucs after the bye, though. Buc fans saw how strong this team can be when they're healthy; Tampa Bay defeated Atlanta in Week 1, becoming the only team to beat them this season.
2. Protecting the football is a priority moving forward.
Winning the turnover battle is important for every team every week, but the Buccaneers have shown exactly how crucial it can be through their first five games. Heading into their Week 5 matchup with the Panthers, the Buccaneers had the NFL's second-worst turnover ratio at -9. The team struggled offensively at times against Carolina, but earned a victory largely in part to forcing four turnovers without turning the ball over a single time themselves.
3. The Bucs' pass-catchers are stepping up.
With Doug Martin sidelined with a hamstring injury, the Bucs have asked more of their pass-catchers. Mike Evans, in particular, is having a strong season. He's picked up 32 catches for 449 yards and four touchdowns, leading the team in all three categories. The Bucs' third receiver, Adam Humphries, has also been impressive, leading the team in yards after the catch with 145. Humphries has 20 catches for 216 yards, No. 2 among Buccaneers in both categories.
4. The Bucs' O-Line has been consistent.
The Buccaneers have enjoyed the luxury of having their entire offensive line in tact through five games – an offensive line that returned four of their five starters from a year ago. Continuity is important across the board, but especially along the line where five players are working so closely together towards the same goal. The group hasn't been perfect, but they have been consistent and helped lead the way for their first 100-yard rushing performance against Carolina.
A behind-the-scenes look at the Buccaneers' game against the Panthers.

58 LB Kwon Alexander and #23 S Chris Conte

Bucs vs. Panthers

Monday Night Football

Bucs vs. Panthers

Bucs fans

Bucs fans

3 QB Jameis Winston

Bucs fans

Bucs fans

Bucs fans

Bucs fans

11 WR Adam Humphries, #89 WR Russell Shepard, and #43 RB Peyton Barber

3 QB Jameis Winston

83 WR Vincent Jackson

Bucs vs. Panthers

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

28 CB Vernon Hargreaves

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

51 LB Daryl Smith, #52 LB Cameron Lynch, and #58 LB Kwon Alexander

3 QB Jameis Winston

3 QB Jameis Winston

54 LB Lavonte David

54 LB Lavonte David

Bucs vs. Panthers

58 LB Kwon Alexander

92 DE William Gholston

57 DE Noah Spence and #67 DE John Hughes

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

92 DE William Gholston and #3 QB Jameis Winston

57 DE Noah Spence and #3 QB Jameis Winston

38 CB Jude Adjei-Barimah

3 QB Jameis Winston

92 DE William Gholston

Bucs vs. Panthers

92 DE William Gholston, #75 DT DaVonte Lambert, and #97 DT Akeem Spence

97 DT Akeem Spence

89 WR Russell Shepard

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

3 QB Jameis Winston and #58 LB Kwon Alexander

30 S Bradley McDougald, #13 WR Mike Evans, Head Coach Dirk Koetter, #3 QB Jameis Winston, and #23 S Chris Conte

92 DE William Gholston and #91 DE Robert Ayers

3 QB Jameis Winston, #54 LB Lavonte David, #89 WR Russell Shepard, #92 DE William Gholston, and #83 WR Vincent Jackson

83 WR Vincent Jackson, #89 WR Russell Shepard, #92 DE William Gholston, #54 LB Lavonte David, and #3 QB Jameis Winston

83 WR Vincent Jackson, #89 WR Russell Shepard, #92 DE William Gholston, #54 LB Lavonte David, and #3 QB Jameis Winston

3 QB Jameis Winston

83 WR Vincent Jackson, #89 WR Russell Shepard, #92 DE William Gholston, and #54 LB Lavonte David

82 TE Brandon Myers, #89 WR Russell Shepard, and #29 DB Ryan Smith

9 P Bryan Anger and #19 K Roberto Aguayo

37 S Keith Tandy

53 LB Adarius Glanton and #89 WR Russell Shepard

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

23 S Chris Conte, #51 LB Daryl Smith, and #92 DE William Gholston

68 C Joe Hawley and #3 QB Jameis Winston

13 WR Mike Evans, #3 QB Jameis Winston, Head Coach Dirk Koetter, and #8 QB Mike Glennon

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

Bucs vs. Panthers

3 QB Jameis Winston

13 WR Mike Evans

13 WR Mike Evans

13 WR Mike Evans

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

30 S Bradley McDougald

75 DT DaVonte Lambert and #30 S Bradley McDougald

58 LB Kwon Alexander and #92 DE William Gholston

Head Coach Dirk Koetter, #84 TE Cameron Brate, and Tight Ends Coach Jon Embree

3 QB Jameis Winston

24 CB Brent Grimes

54 LB Lavonte David

52 LB Cameron Lynch, #58 LB Kwon Alexander, #54 LB Lavonte David, and #30 S Bradley McDougald

23 S Chris Conte, Secondary Coach Jon Hoke, and #30 S Bradley McDougald

9 P Bryan Anger and #19 K Roberto Aguayo

19 K Roberto Aguayo and #9 P Bryan Anger

3 QB Jameis Winston

19 K Roberto Aguayo

19 K Roberto Aguayo

19 K Roberto Aguayo and #22 RB Doug Martin

19 K Roberto Aguayo

30 S Bradley McDougald

32 RB Jacquizz Rodgers and Head Coach Dirk Koetter

3 QB Jameis Winston

74 G Ali Marpet

Defensive Coordinator Mike Smith and #54 LB Lavonte David

19 K Roberto Aguayo

19 K Roberto Aguayo

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

Head Coach Dirk Koetter

32 RB Jacquizz Rodgers

32 RB Jacquizz Rodgers and #3 QB Jameis Winston

Bucs vs. Panthers

Bucs vs. Panthers

97 DT Akeem Spence
