NFL power rankings: Breaking down where each team sits in Week 12
By Peter Panacy
Well, that was a nice little win for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
True, the Miami Dolphins offense is terrible. But the Bucs have had enough of their own problems this season, especially under center with quarterback Jameis Winston (shoulder) out.
Winston gave way to backup QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, who looked more like his 2015 self than anything else. He managed to toss two touchdown passes — one apiece to wide receiver DeSean Jackson and rookie tight end O.J. Howard.
These are the kind of contributions Tampa Bay fans have been waiting for on offense all season.
Miami made things interesting late, but a fourth-quarter field goal and a defensive fumble recovery in the end zone sealed the deal for head coach Dirk Koetter, who has to feel slightly better about his job security after last week.