Winston finds rhythm with veteran Jackson The Tampa Tribune, published 21 September 2015 When the Bucs drove 63 yards late in the opening half to grab a 10-7 lead, it was veteran receiver Vincent Jackson who produced the big plays during an impressive two-minute drill. Facing third-and-16 from Tampa Bay’s 31-yard line, rookie quarterback Jameis Winston hit Jackson over the middle for a 17-yard completion with 52 seconds remaining in the second quarter. After Winston’s 23-yard strike to Louis Murphy, Jackson found open space behind safety Kenny Phillips and hauled in a 15-yard touchdown catch near the back line of the end zone, right in front of the goal posts. “We studied a lot of film this week and Jameis read it perfectly,” said Jackson, who finished with three receptions for 54 yards. “He put it up high, and all I had to do was go up there and get it.” A week ago, Winston targeted Jackson 11 times against Tennessee, but completed only four. “It’s a lot of fun playing with that guy,” said Jackson, who has topped the 1,000-yard mark six times in his career, including all three seasons since signing with the Bucs as a free agent from San Diego. Sparked by a 37-yard kick return by Bobby Rainey, Tampa Bay’s touchdown just before halftime provided a big momentum shift. Winston was 4-for-6 passing for 54 yards and scrambled for 4 yards. The Bucs overcame two false-start penalties and were aided by a penalty against Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro for roughing the passer as Vaccaro went low on Winston. “I really can’t do anything else,” said Vaccaro, who appeared to wrap Winston’s legs to make the tackle. “I just have to play the next play. I don’t know what they want us to do in that situation when the quarterback retreats.” Tampa Bay also received the second-half kickoff and drove 80 yards for a touchdown and a 17-7 lead.