Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had been handed the present of latest life in the midst of the fourth quarter on Sunday evening and turned it right into a Christmas miracle.
A poor pitch try from Arizona Cardinals quarterback Hint McSorley to Keaontay Ingram, led to a fumble restoration by Buccaneers defensive lineman William Gholston. The turnover resulted in a game-tying discipline objective from Tampa Bay kicker Ryan Succop.
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Arizona Cardinals defensive finish J.J. Watt (99) celebrates a defensive cease in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through the first half of an NFL soccer recreation, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.
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The Cardinals and Buccaneers would fail to attain on their subsequent drives and the sport would go into additional time.
Brady was capable of lead the Buccaneers offense on a nine-play, 66-yard drive to arrange Succop for the 40-yard game-winner. Brady had key passes to Russell and Mike Evans on the drive and the veteran kicker got here in for the victory.
Tampa Bay escaped on the street with a 19-16 victory.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals through the second half of an NFL soccer recreation, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.
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The Buccaneers stayed accountable for their very own future for the NFC South title. A win in opposition to the Carolina Panthers subsequent Sunday would give the workforce a division title and a playoff spot.
Brady’s struggles had been obvious within the recreation. He was 32-for-48 with 281 passing yards and a late landing cross to Rachaad White to maintain Tampa Bay on Arizona’s tail. Brady threw two interceptions for Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson as nicely.
Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts after a turnover on downs through the 1st quarter of the sport in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Leonard Fournette churned out one other stable recreation for the Bucs. He had 72 dashing yards on 20 carries and 9 catches for 90 yards. Gage completed with 5 catches for 65 yards and Evans had three catches for 29 yards.
McSorley was making his first profession begin. He completed 24-for-45 with 217 passing yards and an interception. James Conner had a key landing run within the fourth quarter and completed with 79 yards on the bottom on 15 carries.
Greg Dortch broke out for Arizona with 10 catches for 98 yards.
Arizona Cardinals operating again James Conner (6) celebrates his landing with offensive deal with Kelvin Beachum in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through the second half of an NFL soccer recreation, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz.
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The Bucs at the moment sit because the No. 4 seed within the playoffs. If the playoffs began subsequent week, they might host the Dallas Cowboys.
