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The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny fantasy football takes on Jameis Winston
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All The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny insights about Jameis Winston
NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Mina Kimes expresses reluctance to pick Jameis Winston in the Rams-Titans matchup, citing concerns about the Titans' defensive front (specifically Jeffrey Simmons) and the Rams' inability to run the ball effectively. The concern is that if the Rams can't establish the run game against Tennessee's strong defense, Winston will be forced to throw frequently, which plays into his turnover-prone tendencies: "we know the book on James is going to give it back to you."NegativeProjectionSep 24, 2026
Winston is expected to be better than his Monday night performance against the Rams, but Mina Kimes cannot bring himself to pick him or the Giants despite them being favored at home. The expectation is that blitzing Winston will be effective unless he proves otherwise, similar to what the Rams did.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Jameis Winston's ability to run the ball is limited compared to other quarterbacks, which constrains the Rams' offensive flexibility. When defenses load the box to stop the run game—which they can do if Malik Neighbors is unavailable—Winston must make accurate throws to Darnell Mooney and Malachi Fields without turning the ball over. This is a historically difficult ask for Winston, as defenses have consistently won this bet against him throughout his career, even during his better seasons.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Mina Kimes believes Winston will deliver a better version of his performance than what was shown in Week 2 against the Rams. The upcoming schedule (Titans, Cardinals, Commanders, Saints, Ducks, Eagles) features teams with weak run games, which should allow the Giants' pass rush to operate more effectively and create more explosive plays for Winston to connect on downfield.NegativeMatchupSep 22, 2026
The Rams were unafraid to blitz James Winston in Week 2, sending multiple blitzes because they had little concern for his ability to handle aggressive coverage. Mina Kimes notes the Giants appeared unprepared for this defensive approach, suggesting Winston's limitations as a passer influenced the Rams' defensive game plan.NegativeProjectionSep 22, 2026
Winston was thrust into a Monday Night Football start in Week 2 as a backup and looked completely unprepared. Against the Rams' blitz, he went 1-for-10 for 15 yards and an interception on 13 snaps with five-plus rushers (10 pressures). Mina Kimes noted that while backup quarterbacks often look good in their first start, Winston's performance was particularly poor, and the Giants' offense is not built to play from behind, which forced them away from their preferred two-back sets and run-heavy approach.NegativeProjectionJul 27, 2026
Winston is compared unfavorably to other struggling quarterbacks; Mina Kimes notes that if dinging quarterbacks for poor play, Winston and Sanders are in the same tier of bad quarterback performance.