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DOUG MARTIN
Buccaneers running back
The rookie from Boise State ran for 135 yards and turned a screen pass into a 64-yard touchdown romp.
JOSH FREEMAN
Buccaneers quarterback
Excellent poise. Threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns, and was only sacked once.
RONDE BARBER
Buccaneers cornerback
Led Tampa Bay with nine tackles and stripped Adrian Peterson for the game's key turnover.
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