Tom Brady throws 2 TD passes as Buccaneers hold off Giants

  • The Giants’ Evan Engram comes up short as he dives for the end zone in front of Tampa Bay’s Jordan Whitehead during the first half of Monday’s game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • Giants receiver Golden Tate catches a touchdown pass in front of Buccaneers defensive back Sean Murphy-Bunting during the final minute of Monday’s game in East Rutherford, N.J. Tampa Bay held on for a 25-23 win when the Giants’ two-point conversion attempt failed. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

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  • New York Giants’ Golden Tate catches a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Antoine Winfield Jr., right, breaks up a two-point conversion-attempt to New York Giants’ Dion Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Antoine Winfield Jr., right, breaks up a two-point conversion attempt to New York Giants’ Dion Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Dion Lewis, left, reacts after missing a catch for a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Carlton Davis #24 and Jamel Dean #35 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers react after a defensive stop on a two-point conversion attempt by the New York Giants in the final seconds of the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Cameron Brate, right, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Wayne Gallman runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Wayne Gallman runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center, gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Dion Lewis celebrates his touchdown on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants kicker Graham Gano, right, kicks an extra point during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Darnay Holmes (30) jumps on a loose ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Sterling Shepard runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Ronald Jones runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians, center, watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Dion Lewis (33) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants defense bring down Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Leonard Fournette (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants defense bring down Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Leonard Fournette (28) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians yells during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Dion Lewis, right, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Daniel Jones during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants defense tries to stop Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Leonard Fournette, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants head coach Joe Judge on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ James Bradberry, right, knocks away a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ James Bradberry, right, knocks away a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Leonard Williams, right, sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Leonard Williams, right, celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Wayne Gallman (22), bottom, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) in action during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

  • New York Giants’ Wayne Gallman (22), center, celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Sterling Shepard, left, runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Wayne Gallman (22) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Evan Engram, right, fends off Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Lavonte David during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Wayne Gallman, center, celebrates his touchdown with Evan Engram, left, and Golden Tate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis (24) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

  • New York Giants running back Dion Lewis (33) scores a touchdown in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) during an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop, right, kicks a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants comes up short as he dives for the end zone against Jordan Whitehead #33 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Leonard Fournette (28), center, is upended by New York Giants defense during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Dion Lewis, center, returns the ball after a kick-off during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Evan Engram tries to stay in-bounds after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Ronald Jones runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8), center, looks to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, center, looks to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Julian Love (20), top, brings down Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Leonard Fournette runs the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Rob Gronkowski (87), left, celebrates his touchdown with Cameron Brate during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Kaden Smith carries the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Rob Gronkowski, right, reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Levine Toilolo #85 of the New York Giants is tackled by Carlton Davis #24, Jordan Whitehead #33, and Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • New York Giants head coach Joe Judge on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Jabrill Peppers, left, breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Scott Miller during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ James Bradberry, right, tries to grab Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians walks off the field after the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Jabrill Peppers, left, breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Scott Miller during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • New York Giants’ Logan Ryan, left, tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Tyler Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12), center, is tackled during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers huddle during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers calls out to his offense in the first quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans, left, catches a ball in the end zone for a touchdown in front of New York Giants’ James Bradberry during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans, left, catches a ball in the end zone in front of New York Giants’ James Bradberry during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulls in this touchdown reception against James Bradberry #24 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulls in this touchdown reception against James Bradberry #24 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulls in this touchdown reception against James Bradberry #24 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Mike Evans, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants head coach Joe Judge yells during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • New York Giants’ Darius Slayton, right, cannot make the catch in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Jamel Dean during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop, right, reacts after hitting a field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Devin White, right, grabs New York Giants’ Darius Slayton during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the New York Giants in the first half at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Golden Tate #15 of the New York Giants pulls in this touchdown against Sean Murphy-Bunting #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

  • EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 02: Golden Tate #15 of the New York Giants pulls in this touchdown against Sean Murphy-Bunting #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 02, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Tom Brady has felt uncomfortable against the New York Giants before. Most notably in a couple of Super Bowl losses.

He recognized Monday night’s 25-23 victory by his Tampa Bay Buccaneers wasn’t very artistic. At least, for the star quarterback, it had a better ending.

“We obviously didn’t play the way we’re capable of, but it was good to get a win,” Brady said.

Lackluster for much of the game, Brady did what he does best in the second half. He threw touchdown passes to Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans, giving him the career lead in TD throws once more.

The New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees had passed Brady on Sunday, but now the six-time Super Bowl champ is back on top with 561. Evans’ diving 8-yard catch provided the go-ahead points.

But Tampa Bay (6-2) had to sweat it out. Daniel Jones drove New York (1-7) 70 yards in 13 plays and connected with Golden Tate for a 19-yard touchdown with 28 seconds remaining. The two-point conversion failed as the officials picked up a flag presumably for defensive pass interference.

“You never apologize for winning,” Bucs coach Bruce Arians said. “We made the plays that counted.”

Brady and Gronkowski earlier combined for a 3-yard scoring pass on which Gronk barely held onto the ball long enough. That made the old New England combination second in touchdowns for a duo with 93, 21 behind Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison of the Indianapolis Colts.

Unable to connect with Evans on a two-point conversion attempt, Brady still had the Bucs on top 15-14.

After New York went back ahead on Graham Gano’s 33-yard field goal, Daniel Jones was pressured into an unwise throw to Tate that Sean Murphy-Bunting picked off at the Tampa 33. That set the stage for the 66-yard drive to the touchdown by Evans.

Jones had two costly picks, helping negate a strong effort by New York’s defense.

“The interceptions were huge for us,” Brady said.

“The young quarterback, he’s still trying to do too much,” Arians added.

First-year Giants coach Joe Judge, who won three Super Bowls in New England with Brady, is not discouraged by the team’s record halfway through its schedule.

“I see a lot of improvement, our guys improving day by day,” Judge said. “We have a good foundation. I see the core of a team that is developing.”

New York got an early break – and soon after a touchdown – when Brady’s pass was tipped by Dalvin Tomlinson and caught by Bucs running back Ronald Jones. But he fumbled when hit by Blake Martinez and rookie Darnay Holmes recovered at the Tampa Bay 12.

Dion Lewis made a sliding catch in the corner of the end zone on third down for a 7-3 lead.

Ronald Jones was a non-factor the rest of the half as Leonard Fournette got most of the action.

The Giants’ next scoring drive was a model of efficiency, featuring two gains of 11 yards, a 12-yarder, a 14-yarder and a 17-yard run by Wayne Gallman. He scored from the 2 to finish the 10-play series that covered 77 yards for a 14-3 lead.

Brady, as has been his custom for two decades, then guided his team to a score, but it was merely Ryan Succop’s second of four field goals, a 40-yarder with seven seconds left in the half. Succop also had a 37-yard field goal on the game’s opening drive, a 43-yarder set up by Carlton Davis’ interception early in the third quarter, and a 38-yarder with 3:41 to go for what turned out to be the decisive points.

Soon after Succop had made it 14-9, Gronkowski was in the end zone – only to see Daniel Jones connect with his tight end, Evan Engram, for a 30-yard play. That set up Gano’s 33-yard kick and the 17-15 New York lead heading into the fourth period.

But that’s usually Brady time.

STATS PACK

Brady finished 28 for 40 for 279 yards, while Jones was 25 for 41 for 256 yards. … Evans led Tampa Bay with five catches for 55 yards, and Gronkowski wound up with four receptions for 41 yards. … Former Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had one sack among his five tackles … Giants receiver Sterling Shepard had eight receptions for 74 yards.

THROWBACK

The Giants donned uniforms similar to what the 1990 Super Bowl title team wore: white jerseys, and pants with blue and red stripes, a GIANTS helmet decal instead of the familiar “ny,” and white facemasks replacing the customary gray.

NEXT UP

The Buccaneers host the Saints in a battle for the top spot in the NFC South on Sunday night. New Orleans beat Tampa Bay in the season opener 34-23.

The Giants play at Washington on Sunday.

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