Though they didn’t score off a blocked punt in the third quarter, the Buccaneers did get another takeaway with a fourth interception off Caleb Williams.
But Tampa Bay couldn’t score off that either.
Instead, Jaylon Johnson picked off Baker Mayfield and returned it for a 67-yard touchdown to push Chicago’s lead to 24-13 with 3:39 left in the third period.
Mayfield was clearly targeting Cade Otton on the second-and-9 play following an interception by Bucs linebacker Alex Anzalone. That’s part of why Johnson was able to easily step in front of the throw and dart back down the field.
Mayfield was effectively the only man to beat, and he got blocked as Johnson made his way to the end zone.
The Buccaneers have now picked up four interceptions and a blocked punt and scored just three points off of those plays.
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