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5 big winners (and 2 losers) from Buccaneers' nail-biter 20-17 win over Cardinals

Which Buccaneers stepped up, and which disappointed, as Tampa Bay picked up a crucial victory to snap a three-game losing streak.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers escaped Week 13 with a huge win thanks to a few players stepping up in a big way. | Julio Aguilar/GettyImages

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned a huge 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, snapping a three-game losing streak.

The importance of the win can't be overstated as the Carolina Panthers continue to apply pressure in the NFC South, improving to 7-6 and just a half game behind Tampa Bay for the division lead.