""Everything we've practiced, everything we've talked about, everything we've done about finishing the ball game - they did a heck of a job finishing. We practice it all the time, starting in the spring, and we try to go through every situation possible, from the best to the worst. Just constant repetition and repetition and the guys believing in each other.""
""We have some good battles in practice and they know... how they're going to react to [situations]. We practice in the heat in the summer, so that's going to make you mentally tough, in pads and in the heat. "We think we have a program that gets everybody prepared to play and have some battles along the way that build mental toughness in that aspect.""
The Buccaneers relied on intense practices, situational repetitions and summer heat sessions to build mental toughness and prepare for close-game scenarios. Consistent rehearsal of finishing plays from spring onward created familiarity with high-pressure situations. An 11-play, 80-yard drive culminated in Raachad White's two-yard touchdown with six seconds remaining, securing a 20-19 road victory over the Texans at NRG Stadium. Baker Mayfield led the final drive, providing momentum. Team chemistry, resiliency and organized practice battles contributed to the ability to execute and finish the game, avenging a previous last-second loss in Houston.
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