Falcons’ victory: By the numbers

A numerical look at the Falcons’ 27-17 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday:

1, 2, 3, 4

One fumble recovery, two interceptions, three total takeaways and a season-high four sacks for the Falcons’ defense.

30

Yards penalized, a season low, on only five penalties, also a season low. (And coach Mike Smith smiles).

13

Points scored by kicker Matt Bryant, putting him into the 600-point club for the franchise and making him only the second player in club history (joining kicker Morten Andersen).

3-0

Falcons’ record against the woeful NFC South (victories against New Orleans, and Tampa Bay twice). The Falcons trail the Saints by only a game after New Orleans’ loss to San Francisco in overtime. (And owner Arthur Blank nods in agreement).

12 of 17

The Bucs’ on third-down conversions, a season best. (And defensive coordinator Mike Nolan frowns).