Tampa Bay Buccaneers Rally Behind Viral 'Lucky Duck' for Playoff Push
The team hopes the return of a mallard duck, which became a good-luck symbol during last week's victory, will inspire another win and secure a postseason berth.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought back a mallard duck that went viral during their Week 17 win over the Carolina Panthers for their Week 18 game against the New Orleans Saints.
- The duck became a good-luck symbol after its appearance coincided with a blocked punt and touchdown during last week's 48-14 victory.
- The Buccaneers partnered with Ducks Unlimited, a wildlife conservation group, to have a new duck present at the game, along with a handler.
- Former players, including Tom Brady and Ryan Jensen, participated in pregame festivities involving the duck, solidifying its status as an unofficial team mascot.
- A win against the Saints or a loss by the Atlanta Falcons to the Panthers would secure Tampa Bay's playoff spot and division title for the fourth consecutive year.
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