Photos: Falcons conclude campaign with victory against Bucs

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The host Falcons defeated the Bucs 30-17 on Sunday to conclude their 2022-23 season.

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier goes airborne after a tackle by Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons players celebrate with tight end MyCole Pruitt after he scored a touchdown against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier tries to break free from Tampa Bay defenders during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell defends Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt catches a touchdown during the first quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith watches his team during warmups Sunday wearing a T-shirt supporting Bills safety Damar Hamlin. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws during warmups Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks shows a T-shirt supporting Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin is recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered last Monday in Cincinnati. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Drake London stretches during warmups before the game against the Buccaneers on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

People pass by a sign outside State Farm Arena that shows support for Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin is recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered last Monday in Cincinnati. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

NFL teams continue to show support for Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Fans pass by a sign outside State Farm Arena on Sunday. Hamlin is recovering from a cardiac arrest suffered last Monday in Cincinnati. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder looks to pass during the first half against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder hands off the ball to running back Tyler Allgeier during the second quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons coach Arthur Smith argues with an official after a call during the fourth quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons wide receiver Drake London reacts after catching a pass during the fourth quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons tight end Parker Hesse is tackled by Buccaneers cornerback Dee Delaney during the fourth quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder talks to Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert after host Atlanta defeated Tampa Bay 30-17 on Sunday. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson scores a touchdown against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson gets tackled by Buccaneers defenders during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Falcons players react after recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the Buccaneers on Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier goes airborne after a tackle by Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield during the second quarter Sunday in Atlanta. (Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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