The Buccaneers faced another tight challenge late before some key plays sealed the 48-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Holding a slim 3-point lead with 9 minutes remaining and having nearly given up a 28-10 advantage, fears of the Falcons getting payback for last year’s comeback win appeared legitimate. However, Tom Brady created some breathing room with his fifth touchdown pass of the day, while Mike Edwards slammed the door shut with an incredibly rare feat: two pick sixes within minutes of each other.
They headline our top performers, and we give punter Bradley Pinion a little love as well for another excellent kicking performance.