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Q&A: Lovie Smith believes Winston is a star

FLOWERY BRANCH – Tampa Bay coach Lovie Smith spoke to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s JuliaKate Culpepper on a conference call on Wednesday.

The Bucs, who defeated the Falcons 23-20 in overtime on Nov. 1, host the Falcons (6-5) at 1 p.m. Sunday in a game with NFC playoff ramifications.

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 29 : Head coach Lovie Smith of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is seen during the game against

Here’s what Smith had to say:

Q: What do you see from Matt Ryan this season?

A: He’s one of the best quarterbacks in the league is what I see.