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In a closely contested game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 30-24 in overtime. Coach Todd Bowles defended his decision to kick an extra point instead of attempting a two-point conversion after a late touchdown, citing the wet field conditions and a belief in their chances in overtime. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Baker Mayfield and a touchdown from Ryan Miller, the Buccaneers have now lost three straight games, raising concerns about their season.
- Bowles' decision to kick the extra point instead of going for two was based on field conditions and confidence in overtime.
- The Buccaneers have lost three consecutive games, slipping to 4-5 for the season.
- Mayfield expressed frustration over the overtime loss and emphasized the need to focus on winning moving forward.
Baker Mayfield | QB
Pickup
Week 9
250 pass yards
2 pass TDs
1 interceptions
- Showed frustration after losing the coin toss in overtime.
- Expressed pride in the offense's performance despite the loss.
Ryan Miller | WR
Breakout
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Week 9
1 receptions
1 rec yards
1 rec TDs
- Scored his first NFL touchdown in the game.
- Called up from the practice squad due to injuries on the team.
Chase McLaughlin | K
Pickup
Week 9
1 XP
- Kicked the extra point after the late touchdown instead of going for two.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Have lost three straight games, raising concerns about their playoff prospects.
- Struggled with injuries to key receivers, impacting their offensive performance.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Improved to 8-2 in overtime games since Patrick Mahomes became the starter.
- Demonstrated resilience in overcoming late-game challenges.