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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Winners and Losers Week 17

By Brian DeFeo

Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) works out prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) works out prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Corey Brown (10) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) defends during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Corey Brown (10) runs with the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (24) defends during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: Cornerback Brent Grimes

Brent Grimes had to go against a tough match-up today in Carolina’s big man Kelvin Benjamin. He came out to play in the Bucs final game of the season. He held Kelvin to very little production when on him and contained all other receivers extremely well. He also had the biggest impact play on the game breaking on a quick slant and taking it to the house for his third career pick-six.

Along with the interception he had four pass deflections with two in the end zone. The Bucs offense looked like they forgot how to play after the first drive. With all the injuries to the offense including Brate, they needed help from the defense today and Grimes came through with points. In a game with very little offensive production and turnovers were frequent and Grimes made the most of his.

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