Photos: Falcons stumble against division foe Bucs

Atlanta Falcons

Photos: Falcons stumble against division foe Bucs

Atlanta Falcons ride a two-game win streak against NFC South opponents Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, against Tampa Bay at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan fumbles as he is sacked by Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (left) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh recovered the fumble for a touchdown to give Tampa Bay a 35-16 lead.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons linebacker Deion Jones can't catch Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin who goes for a 70-yard touchdown to give Tampa Bay a 7-3 lead over the Falcons during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham makes a 53-yard reception during the second play of the game against the Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank surveys the team before it plays the Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons head coach gives defensive tackle Tyeler Davison a fist bump before facing the Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant intercepts Buccaneers Jameis Winston during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan fumbles the ball as he is sacked Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Falcons managed to recover the ball.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is taken down during the first half against Tampa Bay Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz in Atlanta.

Falcons tight end Jaeden Graham turn up field for a long game setting up a field goal on the Falcons' first possession against Tampa Bay Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis strips away the ball from Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley in the second half Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis celebrates after interceptinf a Matt Ryan pass in the second half Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis III takes the pass away from Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley for the interception during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber runs for a first down against the Falcons during the second half Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley catches a pass from Matt Schaub in the end zone for the Falcons' final points of a 35-22 loss to Tampa Bay Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

1/15

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan fumbles as he is sacked by Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (left) during the fourth quarter Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. Defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh recovered the fumble for a touchdown to give Tampa Bay a 35-16 lead.

Today's Gallery Headlines

Jimmy Carter ‘forever’ stamp

PHOTOS: 2025 AJC Photos of the Year

Coca-Cola first ad

PHOTOS: Coca-Cola ads over time

Alonzo Herndon

PHOTOS: Philanthropists leave mark on Atlanta

gainesville, thomas county central

PHOTOS: Thomas County Central pummels Gainesville for 5A state title

More Galleries

Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins

PHOTOS: Falcons fall at home to Dolphins

Falcons 49ers Football

PHOTOS: Falcons lose close game at 49ers

Atlanta Falcons vs Buffalo Bills

PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Bills on Monday Night Football

Photos of Bills fans tailgating before Falcons game 10/13/25

PHOTOS: Bills Mafia tailgates in Atlanta before Falcons game