In a quarterback duel, it was a defender who made the decisive play.

With just under a minute remaining and the game tied at 35, Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David stepped in front of a pass headed for Seattle Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp.

"The ball was coming in my direction," said David. "I had to lock in and focus and make a play."

The 14-year veteran secured the ball as he went to the ground, giving the Bucs possession in field goal range. Five plays later, kicker Chase McLaughlin split the uprights as time expired and the NFC South leaders left Lumen Field with a 38-35 win and a 4-1 record.

"[Kupp] was my coverage, so I had to drop his way, and I got a good read and I got into a good spot and read the quarterback," said David. "We got a good hit on him, and I believe t

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