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Five stops in loss Winfield recorded five tackles (four solo) and one defensed pass in the Buccaneers' 20-19 loss to the Bears on Thursday night.

Impact The rookie safety had a solid performance from an IDP perspective after totaling a season-low two stops against the Chargers in Week 4, checking in third in tackles on the night for the Bucs. Winfield has yet to record an interception through his first five career games, but he's already tallied a pair of sacks and broken up three passes to go along with 30 tackles (21 solo).

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gophers in the NFL: Players had quiet Week 4 on field, but picked up two awards off it Former Gophers player in the NFL had a relatively quiet Week 4 on the field, but two received awards off it. Safety Antoine Winfield Jr., wa...

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Blown leads, QB questions have Chargers' Lynn on defensive

Anthony Lynn already has enough on his plate with the Los Angeles Chargers continuing to pile up injuries

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Bucs defense getting national notoriety Lavonte David and Antoine Winfield Jr. received recognition for strong Septembers.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Bucs defensive players collect awards for performance in September Safety Antoine Winfield is the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month and linebacker Lavonte David is NFC Defensive Player of the Month.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Saints receiver Thomas back at practice after 2 missed games

Saints top receiver Michael Thomas returned to practice for the first time since injuring his ankle in New Orleans’ season-opening victory over Tampa Bay on Sept. 13

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Antoine Winfield Jr. is saving the Bucs in a new way The rookie is versatile enough to play multiple positions in the secondary.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Continues contributing in win Winfield totaled six tackles (four solo), including a sack, and also defensed a pass in the Buccaneers' 28-10 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Impact The rookie wasn't quite as prolific on the tackling front as in the Week 2 win over the Panthers, but Winfield managed a sack for the second straight game and continued to be a key part of the Buccaneers' elite run defense. Through three career games, Winfield looks like the player raised under the tutelage of a former Pro Bowl cornerback that he is and appears to be a natural fit for coordinator Todd Bowles' aggressive scheme, one the 22-year-old reportedly picked up on quickly in training camp.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Winfield Jr. nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week After his impressive performance in Week 2, Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has been nominated for the NFL’s Rookie of the...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Bucs rookie Antoine Winfield Jr. reveals advice he's gotten from dad Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. reveals the advice he's gotten from his dad.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • NFL.COM

Bucs rookie Antoine Winfield Jr. reveals the advice he's gotten from his dad Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. reveals the advice he's gotten from his dad.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Disruptive presence in win Winfield totaled 11 tackles (eight solo), including one sack, in the Buccaneers' 31-17 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact The rookie safety has immediately looked at home in coordinator Todd Bowles' scheme, leading to him recording the second-highest tackle tally on the Buccaneers in the victory. Winfield run-stopping efforts helped keep the Panthers to 3.6 yards per rush, including 3.3 for All-Pro back Christian McCaffrey before he exited the contest in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. Through two games, Winfield now has 17 total tackles, a pass breakup and Sunday's sack, confirming his top-shelf IDP value.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Brady, Fournette lead Bucs over Panthers 31-17

Tom Brady got his first win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing for 217 yards, one touchdown and an interception in a 31-17 victory over the Carolina Panthers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Antoine Winfield Jr. graded out as the fourth-best rookie for Week 1 According to Pro Football Focus.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • BUCSNATION.COM

Active in pro debut Winfield recorded six tackles (three solo), and was credited and defensed one pass in the Buccaneers' 34-23 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

Impact As expected, the rookie drew the start at strong safety and more than held his own, helping limit legendary Saints signal-caller Drew Brees to 160 yards passing on 5.3 yards per attempt and the New Orleans ground attack to 2.4 yards per rush. Winfield repeatedly demonstrated his extremely well-rounded game during training camp practices, and his elevated tackle total in his first game as a pro appears to be an extension of the upside he demonstrated this summer.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dad still schools Bucs rookie Antoine Winfield Jr. When your dad played in the league 14 seasons, you tend to listen.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • TAMPABAY.COM

Week 1 Buccaneers X-Factor: S, Antoine Winfield Jr. The rookie gets the start, and the spotlight, to start the season.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • BUCSNATION.COM

Antoine Winfield, Jr. Slated for Debut Start, Has to 'Own It' Rookie S Antoine Winfield impressively won a starting job out of training camp and will face a stern test in his NFL debut against Drew Bree...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Listed as starting safety Winfield is listed as the starting strong safety on the first unofficial edition of the Buccaneers depth chart released Monday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact The rookie capped off what was by all accounts a stellar training camp by garnering a starting job to officially kick off his NFL career. Winfield was extremely diligent during camp in learning the responsibilities of both strong safety and slot corner in coordinator Todd Bowles' complex scheme, and the coaching staff is highly intrigued by the fact the 22-year-old was not only up to the task, but managed to consistently make plays against both the first- and second-team offenses in practices.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Why Antoine Winfield Jr. is the Bucs' most pivotal rookie entering 2020 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ playoff hopes in 2020 rest on the shoulders of quarterback Tom Brady, the six-time Super Bowl champion who opted t...

AUGUST 24, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Prepping for multiple positions Winfield, who's enjoying a standout camp, is being prepped to play both safety and slot corner during his rookie season, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. "He just m...

Impact Winfield has seemingly made his presence felt in every practice thus far, displaying an excellent knack for finding the ball and demonstrating solid tackling technique as well. The rookie, the namesake of the three-time Pro Bowler who actually recorded an interception off current Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, notes he's used to having to prepare for multiple roles within a defense, having played nickel corner and both safety positions throughout his four-year career at the University of Minnesota. Winfield's standout plays in Sunday's practice included a pass breakup in the end zone during red-zone period, and Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports he followed it up with two big hits and an interception in Monday's session.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Antoine Winfield, Jr. Soaking Up the Reps, and the Experience Second-round safety Antoine Winfield continues to impress and as he gets more and more opportunities to be on the field in practice it may b...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Pushing for starting role early Winfield has impressed in early camp practices with his ball-hawking style, catching coach Bruce Arians' eye in the process, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports. "He'...

Impact A starter for most of his four years at the University of Minnesota and the son of a former three-time Pro Bowler, the younger Winfield arrives in Tampa with a rock-solid foundation for the pro game. The 2020 second-round pick has stood out by already demonstrating a solid grasp of defensive coordinator Todd Bowles' complex defense despite the lack of on-field OTAs this offseason, and Vitali separately reports Winfield has repeatedly shown a nose for the football, including on a strip and subsequent fumble recovery in the opening padded practice of camp Monday. Winfield appears to have a clear path to a starting strong safety job if he can continue impressing, considering journeyman Andrew Adams, appears to be his main competition.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Antoine Winfield Jr. on His Selection to the BTN All-Decade Team | #BTNAllDecade Former Minnesota S Antoine Winfield Jr. sits down to talk about his selection to the BTN All-Decade Team. #MinnesotaGoldenGophers #NCAAFootb...

JULY 1, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Watch: #BTNAllDecade Voters on Why Antoine Winfield Jr. Is An All-Decade Team Selection | Big Ten Football The BTN All-Decade Team voter panel talks about why Minnesota S Antoine Winfield Jr. was one of the top Big Ten football players of the last...

JULY 1, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

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