Falcons Finally Win After Beating Bucs 27-17

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Bucs 27-17 for their first win since beating the Bucs 56-14 back in September. The Falcons improve to 3-6 after losing their previous five games in a row. Quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 219 yards and 1 touchdown for the Falcons. Atlanta Running Back Steven Jackson had his best game of the season with 81 yards and a touchdown. Wide Receiver Julio Jones led the Falcons with 8 catches for 119 yards and Wide Receiver Roddy White had 6 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. The Falcons are currently third place in the NFC South division, trail the 4-5 New Orleans Saints by one game and could possibly win their division and make the playoffs.

 
Bucs Quarterback Josh McCown threw for 301 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. The Bucs are 1-8 and have lost five games in a row. Rookie Wide Receiver Mike Evans led the Bucs with 7 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown. The Falcons go on the road for their next game to face the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers 3-5-1 and currently in second place in the NFC South. If Atlanta can win and the Saints lose, the Falcons would be in first place in the NFC South. The Falcons haven’t had much to cheer about this season, but they still have a slight chance of making the playoffs.

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