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).
81
Yards rushing for Steven Jackson, his second-best total with the Falcons (84 vs. Buffalo, Dec. 1, 2013).
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