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Mayfield Masterclass, Egbuka Record Lift Bucs to 4-1 With Another Last-Second Win

A rash of injuries keeps the defense in question heading into San Francisco.

Overview

  • Tampa Bay beat Seattle 38-35 on a walk-off 39-yard field goal after Lavonte David intercepted a deflected pass with 58 seconds left, moving the Bucs to 4-1.
  • Baker Mayfield completed 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers, engineering late scoring drives that have fueled growing MVP chatter.
  • Rookie Emeka Egbuka posted 7 catches for 163 yards and a score and became the first NFL player to open a career with at least 25 receptions, 400 yards and five receiving touchdowns through five games.
  • The Buccaneers became the first team in league history to have their first four wins of a season decided by scores in the final minute of regulation.
  • Defensive pressure lagged with zero sacks and two QB hits as Sam Darnold threw for 341 yards and four TDs, and RB Bucky Irving is expected to miss at least two weeks with a shoulder subluxation as the 49ers visit next.