That one stings. The Buccaneers almost completed an improbable comeback after being down multiple scores late in the game against the Rams, but fell just short after a dagger from Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp that gave the Rams an easy field goal to advance to the NFC Championship game.
Somehow, Kupp found himself wide open running past Bucs safety Antoine Winfield Jr. on the penultimate play of the game. How could the best wide receiver from the season, who led the NFL in catches, yards and touchdowns, wind up in one-on-one coverage on a safety with the season on the line?
Well, it appears to be a very aggressive call from defensive coordinator Todd Bowles — one that was probably a little bit too aggressive.
