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After Matt Gay’s first field goal miss, Bucs rookie kicks another game winner.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Gay (9) waves to the fans as he heads off the field after kicking the game winning field goal in the final seconds as the Bucs win 13-12 beating the Cleveland Browns at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 in Tampa. DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times

TAMPA — On field goal attempts inside 40 yards, Matt Gay expects to be automatic.

He also knows he’s not going to be perfect.

So count his uneven day in the Bucs’ 13-12 preseason win over the Cleveland Browns as a learning experience for the rookie kicker playing his third preseason game.