Report: Winston on pace to start for Bucs

Jameis Winston appears on pace to return behind centre for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reported Winston is expected to take all first team reps at practice starting Wednesday, and barring a setback will start against the Packers.

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Jameis Winston , The Canadian Press

Jameis Winston appears on pace to return behind centre for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reported Winston is expected to take all first team reps at practice starting Wednesday, and barring a setback will start against the Packers.

#Bucs QB Jameis Winston will practice today and is expected to take all of the first team reps. Barring a setback he will start Sun. At GB.
— Rick Stroud (@NFLSTROUD) November 29, 2017

Winston has missed the Bucs' past three games with a shoulder injury. Ryan Fitzpatrick stepped in to replace Winston and led the Bucs to a 2-1 record during that time.

In eight games this season, Winston has 1,920 passing yards and 10 touchdowns to six interceptions. The 2015 first overall draft pick has led Tampa Bay to a 2-6 record behind centre. The team is 4-7 overall.