There was no shortage of long scoring plays as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tried to erase a 21-point deficit against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
First, kicker Chase McLaughlin set a new franchise record with a 65-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. Just over five minutes of game time later, quarterback Baker Mayfield connected with wide receiver Emeka Egbuka for a 77-yard score to cut the deficit to 11.
The comeback effort got off track on the Bucs' next possession when the Eagles recovered a fumble by running back Bucky Irving at the Tampa Bay 25, setting up a touchdown six plays later. But Irving responded with a big play of his own to get the reigning NFC South champions right back in the game.
Lined up in the backfield with just over two minutes to play in the thi