ATLANTA -- It was his first NFL game, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka called his shot in the huddle with 1:04 to go and his team down 20-17 at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

Egbuka became just the second player since the 1970 merger to record a game-winning touchdown reception with under a minute remaining in regulation or overtime in his first career game, joining Ernest Wilford of the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 12, 2004.

It was the second touchdown catch of the game for Ohio State's all-time receptions leader, whom the Bucs selected 19th overall in the 2025 NFL draft.

"Shoot to kill," Egbuka said.

"Get to the two-minute warning and then gather your breath and go," quarterback Baker Mayfield said. "We were looking to

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