No. 18 Michigan faces difficult opener at No. 21 Minnesota
Michigan hasn’t left Minnesota with a loss since 1977OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANTOINE WINFIELD JR. #31 - SAFETY - TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
48 TCKL •
0 INT •
1 SCK
48 TCKL
0 INT
1 SCK
Managing injury Winfield was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice due to a shoulder injury.
Impact Wednesday marked the first time that the rookie from Minnesota was listed on the injury report, so it's unclear if the team is just managing his practice reps or the issue is more serious. Winfield is coming off a decent day in Week 6's win over Green Bay, racking up five tackles (three solo), while helping limited Aaron Jones to just 1.5 yards per carry. If Winfield was force to miss Week 7 against the Raiders, Mike Edwards would be in line for the start at strong safety.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Another solid tackle tally Winfield furnished five tackles (three solo) in the Buccaneers' 38-10 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Impact The rookie wasn't able to make any impact plays, but he had another solid day on the tackle front and helped limit Aaron Jones to a minuscule 1.5 yards per carry on 10 rush attempts. Winfield now has at least five stops in five of his first six contests, numbers that he's supplemented with two sacks, three defensed passes and a forced fumble.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Packers offense needs to be prepared for Antoine Winfield Jr. in Week 6 Tampa Bay safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has had a hot start to his rookie campaign and could present some trouble for the guys in green. Under...
OCTOBER 17, 2020 • LOMBARDIAVE.COM
Getting Bateman back could be game-changer for Gophers
After the Big Ten ultimately consented to playing this fall, Minnesota got a big boost when star Rashod Bateman opted back inOCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 injuriesOCTOBER 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. 13SEPTEMBER 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 PanthersSEPTEMBER 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
