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Todd Bowles took a knee on sideline late in Thursday's game after hit to stomach during celebration

During the final moments of Thursday night's matchup in Dallas, Tampa Bay Buccaneers leader Todd Bowles was spotted dropping to one knee while appearing to experience discomfort. It was later revealed that the coach took an accidental helmet impact to his midsection amidst the sideline jubilation following a game-clinching defensive stop and offensive rush.

Although he managed his postgame media session without apparent health concerns and assured reporters he would recover fully, the incident left the head coach temporarily doubled over in pain as his squad secured their initial victory of the season.

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