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A late rally by Tampa Bay falls short in the prime time game. The end of a four-game winning streak left the Bucs even with Atlanta atop the NFC South with two games remaining, but the Falcons have the tiebreaker.

Bucky Irving ran for a career-high 152 yards and the Bucs' defense forced a fumble that led to Chase McLaughlin's game-winning kick. At 6-6, Tampa Bay matched Atlanta atop the NFC South, although the Falcons hold the tiebreaker.

Mayfield mimicked the "Tommy Cutlets" pinched finger routine after scoring on a scramble. He called it a “tribute to Tommy.”

After the Bucs tied the game late, Jake Moody — who previously missed three field goals — kicked a 44-yarder as time expired in a 23-20 49ers win. It was the Bucs' fourth straight loss.

Baker Mayfield threw for 330 yards and three TDs, but also tossed a pair of costly interceptions.

The NFL authorized players to wear Guardian Caps during games to reduce head injuries. Several have worn them, including Tampa Bay's Luke Goedeke, who recently returned after suffering a concussion.

Mike Evans went down with apparent hamstring injury in the 41-31 loss, while Chris Godwin was carted off the field with what appears to be a dislocated ankle.

The Bucs allowed 509 passing yards, including a 45-yard touchdown pass from Kirk Cousins to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime.

Brady’s commentary was knowledgeable, as expected. But he also played it pretty straight, and there were a few hiccups.

Tampa Bay, which opens at home on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, will be looking win the NFC South for the fourth straight year.

Kiffin spent 13 seasons as Bucs defensive coordinator from 1996 to 2008 under Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden and was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor in 2021.

The local United Way gave $1.2 million to victims and $832,000 to 14 community groups, hoping to reach other victims from the violence at the Chiefs’ parade as well as those working to prevent gun violence.