Photos: Falcons defeat Buccaneers, move to first in NFC South

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Photos: Falcons defeat Buccaneers, move to first in NFC South

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers, 16-13, on a last second field goal Sunday in Tampa Bay. They move to 4-3 and are division leaders in the NFC South.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) falls after a hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) leaps over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) is hit by Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Scott Miller (16) makes the catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis III (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) breaks up a pass intended for for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Bud Dupree (48) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, right, celebrates his touchdown in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) celebrates his touchdown with Drake London (5) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) works from the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs out of the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) works under pressure by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Arnold Ebiketie (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) makes the catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks to an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (21) runs near Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) runs into Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Younghoe Koo, of South Korea, (6) kicks a 41-yard field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ryan Neal (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Nate Landman (53) hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith reacts to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) fumbles against Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) intercepts the ball off a Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield throw during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) is wrapped up by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) falls after a hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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