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.