The Tampa Bay Buccaneers outlasted that Carolina Panthers26-23, in an overtime thriller.

A 38-yard run from Rachaad White fired a game-winning 30-yard kick from Chase McLaughlinputting the Buccaneers at 6-6 and in a tie for first place in the NFC South. Bryce Young led the Panthers in field goal range thanks to a spectacular one-handed catch Adam Thielenbut a Chuba Hubbard fumble – forced through Anthony Nelson – allowed Tampa Bay to clinch the win.

The Buccaneers leaned on their vicious defense while their offense struggled, limiting the Panthers to -0.024 EPA per play and just a 38% third-down efficiency. Tampa was also helped by a pressure rate of 38.5%.

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TOP PLAYERS

RB Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 90.6

CB Chau Smith Wade, Carolina Panthers – 88.1

OG Damien Lewis, Carolina Panthers – 87.1

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PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Irving maintained the outstanding pace of his rookie year and achieved an incredible 151 rushing yards on 24 carries – 102 of which came after contact – and a touchdown. Irving also added three catches for 33 yards and two first downs through the air.

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