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For Buccaneers, good pass protections key to big plays

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a good day passing the ball against the Atlanta Falcons. Four touchdowns, and five completions of over 20 yards against a defense that’s based on forcing checkdowns.

That good day was in large part a result of quality pass protection. Jameis Winston was pressured at times, especially on blitzes, but the offensive line by and large held up well — and when they held up really well, Winston was able to find his big targets down the field.

Jameis Winston could make a bowl of cereal in the pocket against the Falcons base defense.