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Jameis Winston to start for Buccaneers vs. Packers

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Lightyears away from their Hard Knocks glory days, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going back to Jameis Winston.

Coach Dirk Koetter announced Wednesday that the third-year quarterback will start Sunday against the Packers in Green Bay, per the team's official website.

Winston has missed the past three games due to a shoulder injury suffered in Week 6 and further aggravated in a Week 9 loss to the Saints.

In his absence, journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick logged a 2-1 record for the spiraling Bucs (4-7), who play the Lions, Falcons, Saints and Panthers after Sunday's tilt with the Pack.

Barring cataclysmic failure by a swath of NFC playoff hopefuls, the Bucs have zero shot at the postseason. Winston, though, has plenty to play for after a spotty campaign -- and his chance begins Sunday.