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Burrow Reassesses Approach After Injury as Buccaneers Reel From Falcons Comeback

Tampa Bay's loss drops it to 7-7 with its playoff path now hinging on two meetings with Carolina.

Overview

  • Joe Burrow said his turf toe ordeal has pushed him to prioritize enjoying football to sustain his career, adding that his drive to win is unchanged.
  • Burrow returned on Nov. 27 after surgery following a Week 2 injury; Cincinnati sits 4-9 and is close to playoff elimination.
  • Tampa Bay squandered a 28-14 fourth-quarter lead in a 29-28 defeat decided by Zane Gonzalez’s 43-yard field goal for Atlanta.
  • Baker Mayfield took primary blame, calling the loss one that would “haunt” him after a late interception, as he was sacked five times.
  • Head coach Todd Bowles called the collapse “inexcusable,” with the Buccaneers now 7-7 after losing five of six and their postseason position in doubt.