Falcons Overcome 14-Point Deficit to Defeat Buccaneers
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The Atlanta Falcons overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-28 on Thursday night. Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts, with Zane Gonzalez kicking a decisive 43-yard field goal as time expired, according to The Guardian US.
The Falcons trailed 28-14 in the fourth quarter but rallied with touchdowns from Bijan Robinson and Pitts, despite recording a franchise-record 19 penalties. Cousins completed crucial passes on a game-winning drive, notably a 21-yarder to David Sills V on fourth-and-14.
This victory pushed the Falcons to 5-9, while the Buccaneers fell to 7-7, jeopardizing their playoff chances, as reported by Birmingham News. The loss marked Tampa's fifth defeat in six games, elevating the Carolina Panthers to first place in the NFC South.
Pitts had an outstanding performance, catching 11 passes for 166 yards, becoming the first tight end since Shannon Sharpe in 1996 to record 150 yards and three touchdowns in a game. The Falcons' ability to overcome their mistakes, including a crucial fumble by Robinson, highlights their fighting spirit as they look to finish the season on a high note, as noted by Pro Football Talk.