Falcons vs. Buccaneers Highlights
New Orleans (AP)
The Falcons and Buccaneers played a close game on Sunday, with the Falcons ultimately winning 24-21. The game was tied 14-14 at halftime, but the Falcons were able to pull ahead in the second half. Matt Ryan threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns, while Julio Jones had 10 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown. Jameis Winston threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns for the Buccaneers, but he also threw two interceptions. The Falcons' defense was able to get pressure on Winston all game, and they sacked him four times.
The Falcons started the scoring with a field goal on their opening drive. The Buccaneers responded with a touchdown pass from Winston to Chris Godwin. The Falcons then took a 14-7 lead with a touchdown pass from Ryan to Jones. The Buccaneers tied the game with a touchdown pass from Winston to Mike Evans. The Falcons took the lead again with a field goal just before halftime.
The Falcons extended their lead to 24-14 with a touchdown pass from Ryan to Jones in the third quarter. The Buccaneers cut the lead to 24-21 with a touchdown pass from Winston to O.J. Howard, but they were unable to complete the comeback.
The Falcons improved to 2-3 with the win, while the Buccaneers fell to 1-4. The Falcons will host the Cardinals next week, while the Buccaneers will host the Saints.
Highlights
- Matt Ryan threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns.
- Julio Jones had 10 catches for 169 yards and a touchdown.
- Jameis Winston threw for 303 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions.
- The Falcons' defense sacked Winston four times.
- The Falcons won the game 24-21.