Photos: Rams defeat Buccaneers in thrilling playoff triumph

Rams tight end Kendall Blanton (86) scores a first-quarter touchdown in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr.

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford celebrates after throwing a second-quarter touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp.

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Rams defensive end Aaron Donald sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in the second quarter.

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Rams safety Nick Scott, left, intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski in the first half.

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford scores on a one-yard touchdown run up the middle against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter.

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Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp hauls in a 44-yard catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis, right, to set up the game-winning field goal with seconds left in the game.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. tackles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp on a 40-yard pass in the closing seconds of the game.

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Rams kicker Matt Gay (8) is mobbed by teammates after making a 30-yard field goal as time expired to beat the Buccaneers 30-27.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) throws his helmet as the Rams celebrate kicker Matt Gay’s game-winning field goal.

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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford gives the victory sign as he leaves the field after beating the Buccaneers 30-27.

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Rams coach Sean McVay rushes to hug quarterback Matthew Stafford on his way to the locker room after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27.

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