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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Phil Casey

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bounce back to beat New Orleans Saints for NFC South crown

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield carries on a 27-yard run during a victory over the New Orleans Saints (Chris O’Meara/AP) - (AP)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came from behind to beat the New Orleans Saints 27-19 and win the NFC South for a fourth straight season.

Quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns as he rallied his team from a 16-6 half-time deficit, with rookie running back Bucky Irving extending the lead to eight points just after the two-minute warning.

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