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NFL: Tampa Bay 22, Cleveland 7

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Published: Dec. 24, 2006 at 9:46 PM

CLEVELAND, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Michael Pittman and Derrick Brooks each had touchdowns Sunday afternoon as Tampa Bay beat Cleveland, 22-7.

Pittman scored on an 11-yard run in the third quarter; Brooks returned an interception 21 yards for a fourth quarter touchdown; Tim Rattay went 16-for-26 for 212 yards, no touchdowns and one interception; and Matt Bryant kicked three field goals for the Buccaneers (4-11), who snapped a four-game losing streak.

Tampa Bay out-gained Cleveland, 355-187, in total offense.

Derek Anderson was just 10-for-27 for 123 yards, no touchdowns, and four interceptions; Daven Holly recovered a Rattay fumble and returned for 40 yards for a fourth quarter touchdown; and Reuben Droughns gained 92 yards on 19 carries for the Browns (4-11), who have three straight losses.

Topics: Derek Anderson, Derrick Brooks, Matt Bryant, Michael Pittman
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