The NFC South Runs Through Tampa

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The Bucs went into Atlanta with today's game being a must win. If they lost, the season is basically over. They'd be two games out and the tiebreaker down to Atlanta with four games left. But a win changes everything. A win could make a three-way tie at the top of the division. The Bucs were very banged up today, missing their top Defensive Lineman (Vita Vea), their top Cornerback (Jamel Dean) and their young star Linebacker (Devin White). But they got a monster game from Antoine Winfield Jr., who go going early forcing what would prove to be a pivotal safety.

The Bucs made just enough plays to win on offense, including this massive catch and run from Rachaad White. 

And when the Falcons made an unreal play with Drake London snatching a would-be INT away from Antoine Winfield Jr. that led to the go-ahead score, Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers had the drive of their season so far to go win it.

And now the NFC South runs through Tampa as the Buccaneers are going for their 3rd straight division title.