Photos: Falcons fall to Buccaneers on late touchdown

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Photos: Falcons fall to Buccaneers on late touchdown

The Falcons lost to the Buccaneers, 29-25, on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in a key NFC South game.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) goes up for an impressive reception during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) looks up as he leaves the field, followed by wide receiver Drake London after falling to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-25 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) celebrates his touchdown with 31 seconds left during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) gets tackled during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London reacts after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) goes up for a reception at the end zone but was out of bounds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith argues with a referee during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) makes a tackle against Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds (22) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Falcons players celebrate Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson's (7) touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons place-kicker Younghoe Koo (6) watches the jumbotron as he leaves the field after missing his second field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Patrick O'Connor (79) tackles Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) at the end zone for a safety during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons place-kicker Younghoe Koo (6) watches the ball hitting the post for a missed field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) signals to the crowd as he celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder gets up after running for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) greets teammates as they jump to the field for warm-ups before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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Aleece Davis (left) looks at Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) as he signed her cast moments before a game against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) works on a drill with wide receiver Mack Hollins (18) before taking on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 10.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Calais Campbell signals to the crowd as his team warms up before they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell runs with the ball during warm ups before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. A.J. Terrell cleared concussion protocol on Saturday and is slated to start.

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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder maneuvers the ball during warmups before the Falcons face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder throws the ball during warmups before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) goes up for an impressive reception during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Miguel Martinez/miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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