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PHILADELPHIA — Forward Nick Paul quickly scooped the puck out of the net for safe-keeping as Lightning players rushed off the bench to circle Steven Stamkos.

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers slipped to a frustrating 23-17 overtime defeat to the lowly Cleveland Browns on Sunday, with horrible playcalling and clock management leading to their collapse

The Saints and Buccaneers are set up for a dramatic prime-time game, with everything from playoff odds to bragging rights on the line. 6 storylines to watch for in Week 13:

PHILADELPHIA — The Lightning had heard about the comments NESN’s Jack Edwards made during Tuesday’s broadcast making fun of veteran forward Pat Maroon’s weight, and after their 3-1 loss in Boston it didn’t sit well inside the Tampa Bay locker room.

TAMPA, Fla. — When it comes to plotting offensive strategy and formulating a game plan, there is a fine line between recognizing your weaknesses and running scared.

BUFFALO — Given how much time the Lightning spent in their own zone, they were probably lucky to be tied with the Sabres midway through the third period Monday night.

TAMPA, Fla. — Poor clock management was a big story line in the Bucs’ 23-17 loss at Cleveland on Sunday.

Josh Jacobs fought off an injury and produced the biggest fantasy performance of his career.

Brissett channeled vintage Brady by coming through in the clutch during Sunday’s comeback win.

CLEVELAND — Thirty-two seconds was all that stood between the Bucs and their third straight win. One play on fourth down to walk away from FirstEnergy Stadium with an ugly but urgent win over the Browns.

SEATTLE — I wrote last week that success can prompt regret, using the Washington Huskies football team as Exhibit A. Despite having an improbable nine wins thus far — including one on the road against then-No. 6 Oregon — the string of victories had some players lamenting previous losses, particularly…