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PHI force turnovers, hold off TB 31-25

PHI held off TB 31-25. PHI had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs TB's -2. The defining moment: B.Mayfield intercepted (Q4, 7:57).

By Sportami Editorial

Key Takeaways

  • ⚡
    Turning point: B.Mayfield intercepted (Q4, 7:57) turning point
  • ✅
    Key advantage: PHI had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs TB's -2 why winner won
  • ❌
    Key failure: TB failed on 10/13 third downs (23% conversion rate) why loser lost

PHI held off TB 31-25. PHI had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs TB's -2.

The defining moment: B.Mayfield intercepted (Q4, 7:57).

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⚡ The Turning Point

B.Mayfield intercepted (Q4, 7:57). TB's win probability dropped from 28.8% to 8.6% — a 20.2 percentage point swing.

Gave PHI the ball and ended TB's threat while trailing by one score.

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🏈 Drive of the Game

TB 5-play, 0-yard drive (2:09) ending in a turnover returned for a touchdown (Q1, 15:00). TB's win probability moved from 54.6% to 67.4% — a 21.8 percentage point shift over 5 plays.

TB's drive ended in a turnover that was returned for a touchdown by the opponent. Key play (WPA -0.170): (12:59) 9-R.Dixon punt is BLOCKED by 36-C.Latu, Center-86-E.Deckers, RECOVERED by PHI-21-S.Brown at .

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📈 Game Flow

A steady contest without dramatic momentum swings. The longest sustained momentum belonged to PHI, who lost 29.8 percentage points of win probability during that stretch.

The largest single swing was 20.2 percentage points, caused by a interception.

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✅ Why PHI Won

PHI won 31-25 on the strength of 4 key factors: • PHI had a +2 turnover margin (2 forced, 0 committed) vs TB's -2 • PHI scored on 3/3 red zone trips (100%) vs TB's 1/2 (50%) • PHI converted 5/14 third downs (36%) vs TB's 3/13 (23%).

why winner won

❌ What Went Wrong for TB

TB lost 25-31. What went wrong: • TB failed on 10/13 third downs (23% conversion rate) • TB committed 2 turnovers (1 INT, 1 fumble lost) • TB generated -9.8 EPA (-0.146 per play).

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🏁 The Bottom Line

The drive that defined the game: TB 5-play, 0-yard drive (2:09) ending in a turnover returned for a touchdown (Q1, 15:00). The moment that decided it: B.Mayfield intercepted (Q4, 7:57).

Final score: PHI 31-25.

why winner won turning point drive of game

Evidence Sources

PHI Play #3917 Drive #1 turnover margin red zone efficiency third down efficiency third down failures turnovers committed offensive inefficiency

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