Photos: Falcons hold off Buccaneers for much-needed win

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Photos: Falcons hold off Buccaneers for much-needed win

The Falcons improved to 2-4 with a 34-29 victory.

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (center) celebrates intercepting Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the endzone during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu dives into the endzone past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Justin Evans and cornerback Ryan Smith for a 7-6 lead during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu dives into the endzone past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Justin Evans for a 7-6 lead during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu dives into the endzone past Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Justin Evans for a 7-6 lead during the first quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole goes up to intercept Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the endzone during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons guard Wes Schweitzer spikes the ball after Tevin Colemanâs touchdown catch for a 31-22 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 4th quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman celebrates his touchdown catch with teammates for a 31-22 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 4th quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons held on for a 34-29 victory. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman makes the crucial catch for a touchdown past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes to take a 31-22 lead during the 4th quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons held on for a 34-29 victory. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant just gets off the field goal for a 34-29 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the final minutes of the fourth quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Bryant left the field after the kick with an apparent injury. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons Jack Crawford tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans who looks to lateral on the final play of the game in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons defense held with Julio Jones coming in to help defend and hold on to a 34-29 victory. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan takes a hit from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander rushing for a first down on a quarterback keeper during the second half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons defender Deadrin Senat levels Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston on a quarterback keeper during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. The Falcons beat the Buccaneers 34-29. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamud Sanu signals the score as tight end Austin Hooper gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander for a touchdown to take a 21-6 lead during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons Damontae Kazee intercepts Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley makes a reception against Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ryan Smith during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Ridley left the game with an injury. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper celebrates his touchdown with Julio Jones for a 21-6 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu celebrate a first half touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith celebrates his touchdown for a 14-6 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a reception past Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ryan Smith during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn talks with his defense during a first half time out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a first down catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu makes a first down reception against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback M.J. Stewart during the first half in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole puts a hit on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston knocking him out of bounds during the second quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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October 14, 2018 Atlanta: Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (center) celebrates intercepting Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston in the endzone during the third quarter in a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct 14, 2018, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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