"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."
"On the right side of the formation out of trips, Egbuka ran a post route on the outside, Evans an in-route to Egbuka's left and Sterling Shepard a hitch route, which was designed to overload that side of the field. With Evans occupying the attention in the middle of the field, Egbuka drew one-on-one coverage from cornerback Mike Hughes on the outside -- the perfect chance for Mayfield to take his shot for the go-ahead touchdown."
Emeka Egbuka secured a game-winning touchdown with 1:04 remaining to lift the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Atlanta Falcons in his first NFL game. Egbuka recorded two touchdown catches and became the second player since the 1970 merger to have a game-winning touchdown with under a minute remaining in his debut. Baker Mayfield led an aggressive two-minute drive that prioritized scoring over forcing overtime. The decisive play came from a five-wide, empty-backfield formation designed to overload one side, leaving Egbuka in single coverage against cornerback Mike Hughes for the go-ahead score.
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