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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have played much of their best football on the road this season, and seek to extend their unlikely win streak to four games Sunday as they travel to face the San Diego Chargers.That means trying to contain the NFLs No. 4 scoring offense and No. 5 passing game, led by quarterback Philip Rivers, who has 23 touchdowns despite missing some of his top targets this year.What I see on film is a top-flight NFL quarterback, Bucs coach Dirk Koetter said. This guys a heck of a player, very accurate, great anticipation, full command of their system, gets them in the right play, a lot of calls at the line of scrimmage, incredible touch, tough as nails. That guys a really good player.Tampa Bay (6-5) is still alive for the postseason, one game back of NFC South-leading Atlanta and a half-game behind Washington for the NFCs second wild card. San Diego (5-6) is in a tougher position, stuck at the bottom of the AFC West -- perhaps the best division in football -- and two games behind the AFCs last wild card.The Chargers could easily be taken as being better than their record -- theyve led in all six of their losses, and in the second half of five of them. They led the Chiefs 21-3 at one point, led the Saints by 13 with five minutes to play, but find themselves as the worst second-half defense in the NFL, giving up 16 points per game.The record is what it is. You cant do anything about it, San Diego head coach Mike McCoy said. Theres some games there that you wish you wouldve made a play or two here and there or somewhere during the game, so you didnt put yourself in that opportunity. So, you cant worry about that now and thats one thing I think our players and coaches have done a great job of.You go week-to-week in this business and you have a short memory, so you move on to the next game, we either win or lose. A majority of our games, besides one, have all been decided by eight points or less, so its a very competitive league and theres a great balance, so youve got to go out there and do what you can week-in and week-out and find a way to win the game.The Bucs pulled off two straight upset wins, first at Kansas City and Sunday at home against Seattle as their defense continues a remarkable turnaround. After only two takeaways in the first four games of the season -- a 1/3 start for Tampa Bay -- the Bucs recorded 18 takeaways in their last seven, and have a 5-2 mark to show for it.The Chiefs Alex Smith had only three interceptions before the Bucs got a pick in the end zone two weeks ago and Seattles Russell Wilson threw two all season before the Bucs intercepted him twice Sunday. So the prospect of facing a San Diego team that leads the NFL with 23 turnovers -- 12 interceptions by Rivers and 11 fumbles, tying for the NFL lead there as well -- seems exciting.Defensively speaking, knowing some of the guys on the staff there and how they coach, with the types of coaches they are, the success theyve had at other places, with a lot of talented players, McCoy said. Having played against (cornerback Brent) Grimes before in the past, the way he plays the game. A younger player in (cornerback Vernon) Hargreaves, a guy we watched and really liked coming out. (Lavonte) David at linebacker, theyve got a lot of talented players. Up front, the way theyve gotten after the quarterback, things like that. So, its a talented football team.The Bucs havent played at Qualcomm Stadium in 12 years as they return to the site of their Super Bowl championship after the 2002 season, hoping for more of the same kind of defense that has gotten them to three straight wins, holding opponents to an NFL-low 10.7 points per game in that span.Success and confidence seem to go together, Koetter said. Its funny how that works and our Ds playing with a lot of confidence right now. But your confidence can be shaken quickly when you start watching San Diegos offense on tape because theyve got weapons, theyve got a quarterback, they move the ball on everybody.Nike Shox Clearance . Catch all the action on TSN2 at 11pm et/8pm pt. The nine-time Big 12 champion Jayhawks are positioning themselves for another title, as they have run out to a flawless 6-0 mark in conference play thus far. Nike Shox Uk .S. 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Nike Shox Uk Sale . -- Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Alrdridge were again the go-to duo for the Trail Blazers against the Kings.LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Austin MacGinnis 47-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining gave Kentucky a 41-38 upset of No. 11 Louisville on Saturday that might have opened up the Heisman race that Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson seemed to have control of entering the game.Louisville appeared headed for a go-ahead score late in the game before Jacksons fumble at Kentuckys 10 was recovered by the Wildcats Courtney Love with 1:45 left. Stephen Johnson then led Kentucky (7-5) downfield and into position for MacGinnis game-winning kick that eventually ended a five-game losing streak in the series.I had great confidence in him, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said of MacGinnis. I was numb. I just wanted to finish it.Jacksons desperation heave from deep in Louisville territory was intercepted by Mike Edwards, his second of the game, to spark a wild celebration among the Wildcats and their fans.Jackson likely could have wrapped up the Heisman with his record-setting day, but a second consecutive loss might impact the race. The sophomore struck a Heisman pose after a game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter but didnt talk about the trophy race afterward.This loss is gonna be hard, he said. Its our rival. Our seniors didnt go out right.Jackson tallied his school-record eighth 100-yard rushing game and broke the Lsouisville mark for rushing yards.ddddddddddddHis four touchdowns also broke the Atlantic Coast Conference single-season record (he has 51), but the Cardinals (9-3) were left with their second straight loss.Sometimes in this game, you find ways to win and sometimes you find ways to lose games, said Louisville coach Bobby Petrino. I certainly feel like we found a way to lose that game. Give Kentucky credit.POLL IMPLICATIONSLouisville will likely drop again in the poll with its second straight loss, question may only be how far.THE TAKEAWAYKentucky: Stephen Johnsons season-long success with deep post passes continued in the first half with TDs that kept the Cardinals on their heels. He didnt flinch in the clutch, hitting key passes and running on Kentuckys final drive.Louisville: Jackson accounted for four touchdowns and 452 yards and broke Howard Stevens 1,429 yards rushing in 1971. He also broke the ACC single-season record for TDs accounted for previously held by Clemsons Deshaun Watson. Turnovers, however, were too costly to overcome as Jackson threw three interceptions and committed a costly fumble late in the game.UP NEXT:Kentucky: Awaiting bowl destination.Louisville: Awaiting bowl destination. ' ' '