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Bucs came back 'mentally tougher,' 'ready to play' after bye

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- It didn't matter that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had lost four straight heading into Sunday's game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, with their playoff hopes now clinging to literally every game from here on out.

If the Bucs (5-6) were going to get back into the win column after a much-needed bye to gain any sort of ground on the Atlanta Falcons (6-5) in the NFC South, it was going to be with style and some changes.

Result: Quarterback Baker Mayfield and Co.