ANTOINE WINFIELD JR. NEWS

Tristan Wirfs, Antoine Winfield Jr. Become Second Bucs All-Rookie Duo in Two Years The Pro Football Writers of America announced their 2020 All-Rookie team and both right tackle Tristan Wirfs and safety Antoine Winfield Jr....

JANUARY 19, 2021 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vikings fans will love Antoine Winfield Jr.’s motivation for wanting to beat the Saints Antoine Winfield Jr helping the Buccaneers beat the Saints on Sunday was the settling of family business. His name is Antoine Winfield Jr.,...

JANUARY 19, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

Confident Buccaneers defense reverts to form at right time

Tom Brady’s quest for a seventh Super Bowl ring continues, thanks to a young defense that’s regained its swagger when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed it most

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brady, Bucs, end playoffs for Saints, Brees, 30-20

Tom Brady’s best game in three tries against New Orleans has the Buccaneers moving on in the NFL playoffs and Saints quarterback Drew Brees headed home — perhaps for good

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six tackles in wild-card win Winfield recorded six tackles (all solo), including two for loss, in the Buccaneers' 31-23 wild-card win over Washington on Saturday night.

Impact The rookie carried over the significant momentum he built up during the regular season right into his first career playoff contest, serving as a force against both the run and pass throughout the game. Winfield checked in fourth in tackles overall, and he figures to play another prominent role in Sunday evening's divisional-round matchup versus the dangerous and diverse Saints offense.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The 2020 NFL On FOX Awards

It's award season in the NFL, and the @NFLonFOX social team is putting the power in fans' hands. Who's taking home some silverware?

JANUARY 8, 2021

Successful stamp on rookie season Winfield totaled seven tackles (five solo) and one defensed pass in the Buccaneers' 44-27 win over the Falcons on Sunday. He also defensed a pass and recovered a fumble.

Impact The rookie was fittingly a force in the final game of his rookie campaign, filling out the stat sheet while pacing the secondary in tackles. Named a starter early in camp after impressing with his preparation despite the lack of on-field mini-camps and OTAs, Winfield finished his rookie regular season with 94 tackles (64 solo), three sacks, one interception, six defensed passes, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 16 games. The sure-tackling Minnesota product was a key component of Tampa Bay's elite run defense as well, frequently stepping up in the box to support the front seven. Winfield will now look to continue his strong play in the postseason beginning with Saturday night's wild-card matchup against Washington.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

Dozens of NFL rookies are breaking records and making significant impacts across the league this season

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Saturday Winfield (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Saturday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact Winfield did not practice Tuesday and logged a limited session Wednesday, but he was able to participate in full Friday and has been cleared to play Week 16 against Detroit. The rookie safety has enjoyed a standout campaign, notching 83 tackles (55 solo) along with three sacks and one interception in a starting role.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited during Wednesday's session Winfield (shoulder) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Winfield was absent from Tuesday's walkthrough practice, but he returned to the field Wednesday, albeit in a limited fashion. The rookie's practice capacity Thursday should provide a better idea of his status for Saturday's matchup against the Lions.

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers eye finishing strong, ending long playoff drought

Bruce Arians doesn’t shy away from talking to his Tampa Bay Buccaneers about the playoffs

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Antoine Winfield Jr. comes up big against dad's old team Antoine Winfield Sr. spent more than a decade in the NFL, enjoying his best stretch with the Minnesota Vikings, where he made all three of h...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Paces team in tackles Winfield recorded 12 tackles (10 solo), including a sack, in the Buccaneers' 26-14 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

Impact Playing against the team that his accomplished namesake starred with for nine seasons, the younger Winfield led the Buccaneers in tackles with a career-high figure. Winfield has gone a long way toward evening out his game-to-game IDP stats for the better, now having recorded at least seven stops in five of six games after only meeting that benchmark once over his first seven pro contests. Winfield's sack was also his third of the season and first since Week 3, and his expansive skill set should continue to allow him to benefit fantasy managers through their playoff matchups in coming weeks.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bucs, Vikings begin stretch run with playoff implications

Bruce Arians finds it laughable that anyone would suggest his Tampa Bay Buccaneers are entering an easy portion of their schedule in a four-game stretch with playoff implications t...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gronk Stats That Might Surprise You & a Familiar and Familial Game for Antoine Winfield Jr. | Carmen Catches Up Tight end Rob Gronkowski says he still has a lot left to show in the final quarter of the season and rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr.’s Mi...

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Vikings passed on Antoine Winfield Jr. He can make them pay this weekend. The Vikings used their first-round draft pick on cornerback Jeff Gladney instead of the hometown favorite.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Tacks on eight tackles Winfield made eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.

Impact The rookie second-round pick has started every game this season, adding versatility to the menacing defense and ranking third on the team with 69 tackles. Winfield has provided a steady IDP floor of late, as he's produced at least seven tackles in four of the past five games. The 22-year-old will look to build on his recent performances when the Vikings come to town in Week 13.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Second-best tackle total in loss Winfield collected nine tackles (four solo) in the Buccaneers' 27-24 loss to the Rams on Monday night.

Impact The rookie safety and his secondary mates were extremely busy on a night when Jared Goff completed 39 of 51 pass attempts, which helped lead to the second-highest tackle total of Winfield's career thus far. The 22-year-old's numbers Monday night were especially welcome after he uncharacteristically posted just a single stop in the Week 10 win over the Panthers. Winfield will look to keep up his individual momentum and also help the Buccaneers secondary to a better performance in an unenviable matchup against the Chiefs in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On Football: Halfway through season, who are awards leaders?

Each year on Super Bowl Eve, The Associated Press presents its individual awards for the NFL season in a prime-time showcase fitting for the honors

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Talent show: Rookie class shines despite virus limitations

If ever there were a season in the NFL when newcomers could be forgiven for a lack of progress, this virus-altered year would be it

NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wirfs, Winfield contribute to success of 1st-place Bucs

If anyone's compiling a list of reasons why the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have emerged as one of the top teams in the NFL, they'll want to include a pair of high draft picks brought in...

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Key pass breakup in win Winfield posted seven tackles (six solo) and successfully defensed a would-be game-tying two-point conversion pass attempt in the Buccaneers' 25-23 win over the Giants on Monday ni...

Impact The rookie was a co-team leader in tackles with multiple teammates and came up with one of the key plays of the night on defense, although it didn't come without controversy. Winfield appeared to arrive a tick early on a two-point conversion pass directed at Dion Lewis, but he turned his head toward the ball, which ended up deflecting off his arm, at the last second, which apparently played a part in having the officials pick up the flag they initially threw on the play. That proved the difference in the game, as the Buccaneers were able to kneel down on one last play following an onside kick recovery. Winfield has now posted five or more tackles in three of the last four games, giving him a solid floor heading into a pivotal Week 9 battle versus the Saints.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Q&A: Should refs have picked up that flag? A penalty flag for pass interference against Antoine Winfield was initially thrown on the two-point conversion play at the end of the game,...

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

'Move the Sticks': Player spotlight on Daniel Jones, Antoine Winfield Jr. "Move the Sticks" hosts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks spotlight Giants QB Daniel Jones and Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • NFL.COM

Ready for MNF Winfield (shoulder/groin) will play in Monday's game versus the Giants.

Impact Winfield upgraded to full participation for Saturday's practice, clearing him to play in the primetime showdown. The rookie second-round pick out of Minnesota has started every game this season, recording 37 tackles, two sacks, four pass breakups and an interception. Winfield is a solid IDP asset, especially against the turnover-prone Giants.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE