Photos: Falcons defeat Buccaneers in NFC South showdown

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Photos: Falcons defeat Buccaneers in NFC South showdown

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers, 31-26, on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris speaks to officials after a Atlanta Falcons touchdown was called back on a penalty against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris listens to staff during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) celebrates a fourth-down stop of gthe Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) intercepts the ball off of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ryan Miller (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Ryan Miller (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien (29) hits Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) works under pressure against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Clark Phillips III (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) makes the catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Tyrek Funderburk (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. Mooney scored on the play. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt (52) and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs after a catch for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris watches play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Tyrek Funderburk (24) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) pressures Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons defensive end James Smith-Williams (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Kaevon Merriweather (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III (3) celebrates a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) makes the catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs after a catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Nate Landman (53) hits Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) celebrates his touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Tampa. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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