What a homecoming for Buccaneers rookie cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting. The former Central Michigan star and second-round pick by the Bucs had a game-clinching pick-six in today’s game against the Detroit Lions. Murphy-Bunting had plenty of family and friends on hand to see the big play.
Sean Murphy-Bunting grew up in the Detroit area and went to school at Central Michigan.
He just had a huge pick six in his homecoming game 🙌 @MrSeanyB1
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/FwuVI9ihNJ
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) December 15, 2019
The interception couldn’t have come at a better time for the Bucs. Tampa Bay kicker Matt Gay had just missed a 54-yard field goal attempt that gave the Lions great field position, down by just one score.
The Bucs’ secondary has had its fair share of problems this year, but they are starting to find their own identity under Todd Bowles. Good things are coming for this young unit, that’s for sure.
See how Twitter reacted to Murphy-Bunting’s big interception.
Sean Murphy-Bunting looked right into the camera after scoring his pick-6 and yelled: "THIS IS MY CITY"
A young king.
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) December 15, 2019
Sean Murphy-Bunting, the Detroit native comes up with the saving play off the game, picking off David Blough and takes it 70-yard for the TD Bucs up 31-17 lead in the 4th.
— Kevin ODonnell Fox13 (@ODonnellFox13) December 15, 2019
Metro Detroit native and CMU’s own Sean Murphy-Bunting all but seals the deal with a pick-6.
— Mike Mulholland (@mulho2mj) December 15, 2019
Sean Murphy Bunting has more interceptions in 13 games than Vernon Hargreaves had in 4 YEARS.
— Joe-l 🌴 (@Jameisindacut) December 15, 2019
Sean Murphy Bunting is growing up fast! Our rookie has 3 picks this season!!! #GoBucs
— Eddie ☃️🎁🎄 (@K1NGCART3R) December 15, 2019
And there go the fans after the pick six from Chippewa Valleys own Sean Murphy-Bunting. pic.twitter.com/vheFqfl1WE
— Evan Jankens (@KINGoftheKC) December 15, 2019
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