The Tampa Bay Buccaneers outlasted the Carolina Panthers, 26-23, in an additional time thriller.
A 38-yard run from Rachaad White fueled a 30-yard game-winning kick from Chase McLaughlin, shifting the Buccaneers to 6-6 and right into a tie for first place within the NFC South. Bryce Young led the Panthers in discipline aim vary courtesy of a spectacular one-handed catch by Adam Thielen, however a Chuba Hubbard fumble — compelled by Anthony Nelson — allowed Tampa Bay to get the win.
The Buccaneers leaned on their maligned protection as their offense struggled, limiting the Panthers to -0.024 EPA per play and solely a 38% third-down effectivity. Tampa was additionally aided by a 38.5% stress price.
PFF’s devoted staff of graders was exhausting at work, analyzing each participant on each play in actual time. The grades and knowledge shall be obtainable after a radical evaluate tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level knowledge and snap counts from the sport to offer you an early look. Our professional graders have additionally nominated the standout participant of the sport, highlighting distinctive efficiency on the sphere.
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HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS
RB Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 90.6
CB Chau Smith-Wade, Carolina Panthers – 88.1
OG Damien Lewis, Carolina Panthers – 87.1
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Irving maintained the stellar tempo of his rookie 12 months, racking up a terrific 151 dashing yards on 24 carries — 102 of which got here after contact — and a landing. Irving additionally added three catches for 33 yards and two first downs by way of the air.