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Bucs Show Fight, End Season with a Win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' last win of the 2016 regular season didn't clinch a playoff berth, but it did produce a winning record, and it was decided in the most appropriate manner.

Jameis Winston's 10-yard touchdown pass to Mike Evans with three minutes left in regulation led to a 17-16 win at Raymond James Stadium on New Year's Day for the Buccaneers, completing their 2016 regular-season record at 9-7. In Dirk Koetter's first season as head coach, the Bucs finished above .500 for the first time since 2010, improved three games on their 2015, compiled a 4-2 record in division play and finished the campaign on an encouraging note.