Ranking all the stages of Ryan Fitzpatrick's NFL career

The 'Fitzmagic' era in the NFL is officially over
The 'Fitzmagic' era in the NFL is officially over

#7 – Tennessee Titans (3W 6L)

Tennessee Titans v Oakland Raiders
Tennessee Titans v Oakland Raiders

His short stint in Tennessee came in 2013, with Fitzpatrick starting just nine games. He won three, lost six and threw for 2,454 yards.

Interceptions were still an issue as he racked up 12 on the year, but he did at least throw 14 touchdown passes.

In one season with the Tennesee Titans, he was sacked 21 times and he fumbled the ball 9 times.

Whilst he had rebuilt his reputation with the Buffalo Bills before signing with Tennessee, his spell with the Titans showcased some of his worst football.

#6 – Cincinnati Bengals (4W 7L 1T)

Detroit Lions v Cincinnati Bengals
Detroit Lions v Cincinnati Bengals

As a seventh-round draft selection, it is unusual for a team to trade for you after you fail to succeed initially. However, Ryan Fitzpatrick was given a shot by the Cincinnati Bengals after the Rams decided to trade him, and it was a mixed experience.

He didn’t play a single game in 2007 due to being a backup to Carson Palmer, but when injury struck the starter in the 2008 season, Fitzpatrick had his chance.

He ranked third in rushing for quarterbacks in the 2008 season with 304 yards, although this was way before the emergence of modern, mobile playmakers.

Fitzpatrick won four games with the Bengals, but he was once again battered at the line of scrimmage, taking 38 sacks in a single season and fumbling the ball 11 times.

#5 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4W 6L)

New Orleans Saints v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Before the Tom Brady era brought a championship to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they had Jameis Winston and Ryan Fitzpatrick backing him up.

It was here that popular opinion started to shift on the veteran, even if his numbers weren’t outstanding. People enjoyed and respected his lack of quit in the NFL, and the fact that he showed his attitude and drive on every play.

Winston’s injuries gave Fitzpatrick his shot, and he responded by winning four of his 10 starts across two seasons.

He only fumbled the ball four times across two years and was sacked 21 times, which highlighted an improvement in his weakest areas.

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