The second quarter is turning out to be quite a history making event for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Buccaneers rookie linebacker Devin White and returned 91 yards for a touchdown.
The previous record was 80 yards which was held by Cedric Brown and set October 19, 1980 against the Houston Oilers.
Bucs (-1) to the house after recovering this fumble đȘ
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Prior to White’s record breaking fumble return, the Buccaneers have already seen quarterback Jameis Winston break 5,000 yards and linebacker Shaq Barrett break Warren Sapp’s franchise record in sacks. Following White’s return, the Buccaneers are the top scoring defense in the league this season, despite allowing 28.1 points per game.
With that defensive touchdown, the Bucs increase their total to 6 on the year. They were tied for the league lead at 5 going into this game.
The Bucs have the highest scoring defense in the NFL. Let that sink in.
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