Bucs, NFC South and Saints

Bucs’ path to NFC South title wasn’t easy. Will that fortitude help in playoffs?
The Bucs had to rally Sunday to beat the Saints and secure the NFC's last playoff spot. “It all makes you stronger,” Todd Bowles said.
Bucs clinch NFC South with win vs. Saints
Following the Buccaneers win over the Saints, Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss Baker Mayfield's ability to turn the game around and Mike Evans reaching the 1,000-yard mark to tie Jerry Rice's record.
Jalen McMillan points the way as Bucs beat Saints to clinch NFC South
Jalen McMillan had his index finger taped and didn’t realize he had made the motion of shooting a gun when he saw the penalty flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. On the one hand, he had helped the Bucs convert a ridiculous fourth-and-8 situation.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rally past Saints to win NFC South (again)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers outscored the New Orleans Saints 27-0 the first time they played. On Sunday, much more was at stake and the Bucs outscored the Saints 21-3 after the break en route to a 27-19 win that gave them the NFC South title.
Bucs NFC South Championship Hinges on 3 Keys
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to reclaim the NFC South lead against the Carolina Panthers, with key players aiming to make an early impact.
Buccaneers beat Saints 27-19 to clinch NFC South and wide receiver Mike Evans surpasses 1,000 yards
Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title while putting Mike Evans over 1,000 yards receiving
Buccaneers clinch fourth consecutive NFC South title after pushing past Saints
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' reign over the NFC South was extended in Week 18, as the team claimed the division crown for the fourth consecutive year.
Bucs rally to win NFC South; late catch gives Evans 1K yards
Baker Mayfield used his legs and arm to help the Buccaneers clinch their fourth straight NFC South title, and Mike Evans used a late catch to hit 1,000 yards receiving for an 11th straight season, tying Jerry Rice for the most in NFL history.
Baker Mayfield leads Bucs to 4th quarter comeback over Saints to win NFC South title
Baker Mayfield delivered a clutch fourth quarter to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the New Orleans Saints, which gives them the NFC South title.
Buccaneers win NFC South after rallying for 27-19 win
The Buccaneers gave their fans plenty of reason to bite their nails on Sunday, but they wound up coming through in the fourth quarter. A Baker Mayfield touchdown pass to rookie wideout Jalen McMillan gave them their first lead of the day with just over 10 minutes to play and rookie running back Bucky Irving extended the lead to 27-19 just after the two-minute warning.

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