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How the Bucs’ backup QB situation ranks in the NFL

Here's an interesting and timely question: How does the Buccaneers' backup quarterback situation rank compared with the rest of the NFL?

In light of Jameis Winston's looming suspension, the Bucs could be counting on another three-game dose of Ryan Fitzpatrick. So USA Today's Nate Davis ranked "all 32 teams' emergency QB options."

The Bucs ranked sixth, and here's how Davis sees it:

“Fitzpatrick, set to enter his 14th season, went 2-1 last year while Winston ate only three Ws in 13 starts. Consistency has always been Fitzpatrick’s bugaboo, but he has posted a QB rating of 86.