Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr has had one helluva season in 2023. From touchdown saving tackles, sacks, and forced fumbles to game sealing interceptions, Winfield Jr has done it all.
So while Winfield Jr hasn’t received any recognition in the form of a Pro Bowl nomination, his play is being noticed.
Enter NFL Network’s Good Morning Football host Jason McCourty. McCourty does a sketch where he lists the best defensive backs in the league each week. Think of it as a power rankings if you will. And guess what? The guy who wasn’t good enough to make the Pro Bowl is McCourty’s defensive back of the year. Not just at the safety position, but all defensive backs!
Antoine Winfield Jr’s 2023 Stats
Tackles: 122
Tackles For Loss: 6
Sacks: 6
Forced Fumbles: 6
Fumble Recoveries: 4
Interceptions: 3
The Top DBs through THE SEASON… @JasonMcCourty
And the winner of the 2023 Belt 🥇🏆 is… @AntoineWJr11 @Buccaneers pic.twitter.com/THW7oPn4CV
— Good Morning Football (@gmfb) January 9, 2024
The belt has arrived in Tampa.
Thanks @JasonMcCourty & @gmfb! 💪💪💪 https://t.co/QhzP940FYn pic.twitter.com/frrLRYw3ra
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) January 10, 2024
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