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Recap - Buccaneers Defeat Arizona 19-16
The Buccaneers were Week 16 winners on Sunday, coming out on top of the Cardinals by a score of 19-16 at State Farm Stadium.
Tampa Bay did not, however, defeat the Cardinals against the spread, which closed at -7.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 41.5.
Leonard Fournette rushed for 72 yards, while Rachaad White added 36 yards in the win. Leonard Fournette and Russell Gage added 90 and 65 receiving yards respectively.
James Conner rushed for 79 yards for Arizona, while Greg Dortch added 25 yards. Trace McSorley threw for 217 yards for the Cardinals, while receivers Greg Dortch and Marquise Brown had 98 and 57 yards respectively.
Tampa Bay outgained Arizona 396-325 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 21-16 by the Buccaneers.
The time of possession battle favored Tampa Bay as their offense was on the field for 36:57, longer than the 29:22 of their opponents.
Tampa Bay looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Cardinals will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.