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Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield loving offensive 'one-two punch' after Texans win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers moved to 2-0 on the year after a 20-19 win over the Houston Texans as Baker Mayfield led yet another game-winning drive.

With the offense being the straw that stirs the team's drink, it was again on display against the Texans, with both the run and pass game heating up.

And two players made sure it stayed fired up - Bucky Irving and Rachaad White.

The duo was superb, with Irving posting 71 rushing yards along with 50 receiving yards, and White had 65 rushing yards and scored the game-winning touchdown.

“I love the one-two punch that we have, and it's nice to be able to rely on those guys,” Mayfield said. “They're both so good in the pass game, being able to extend plays and catch the ball naturally. Rachaad played a hell of a game. Obviously, Bucky on that two-minute drive being able to I didn't get to see it, extended the play for a long gain."

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Buccaneers' Bucky Irving proves worth in fourth quarter

We all know about Irving's rushing ability, but it is his ability as a receiver that makes him so dangerous.

Yes, he had 71 rush yards from 17 attempts, but it was his 50 receiving yards that helped the Buccaneers win the game.

Needing a touchdown to win, Mayfield led a 16-play, 80-yard drive that left just six seconds on the clock, and yes, Irving played a starring role.

Bucky hauled in four receptions for 39 yards (including a 22-yard play Baker mentioned) to play a huge role in getting the offense set up to score the game-winning drive...oh, and Baker's scramble on fourth down wasn't bad either.

The Buccaneers are a threat in the NFC, thanks largely to their dynamic one-two punch of Irving and White.

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