Falcons-Bucs trade jabs on Twitter
The Atlanta Falcons’ riff with division rival Tampa Bay dates back 40 years.
Things got a little chippy Monday as the Bucs tried to cash in on the fidget spinners craze with a simple tweet.
These are going FAST! Check out the official #Buccaneers Fidget Spinner at our online store!
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) May 22, 2017
SHOP NOW: https://t.co/dp3Q13TNhL pic.twitter.com/RS2eoAKjFg
The Falcons quickly sent a shot across the bow:
@TBBuccaneers Are you nervous about something? pic.twitter.com/i6S4ExDCLF
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) May 22, 2017
The Bucs responded coolly:
@AtlantaFalcons We ain't worried 'bout nothing! pic.twitter.com/7rIpy9gxtE
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) May 22, 2017
Fans jumped to defense of both teams:
@CRPlayz @TBBuccaneers @AtlantaFalcons pic.twitter.com/ouKiV8nSZc
— T o N e (@tonefrmda6ix) May 22, 2017
The Falcons and Bucs meet in Weeks 12 and 15 of the 2017 season. Tampa leads the team series 24-23. Atlanta has won five of its last 10 meetings with Tampa Bay.
