No matter who is blocking or catching passes, Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers find ways to win. The big question is how long can a depleted offense keep going.
Author: The Associated Press
Defending NFC South champion Bucs looking to end Falcons’ recent edge in rivalry in opener
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Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar drowns in a Utah reservoir
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Nebraska-Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar drowns in a Utah reservoir
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