The Falcons were down 14 points in the fourth quarter Thursday but came back to beat the Bucs 29-28 with the help of some unlikely heroes.

Kirk Cousins turned back the clock as he diced up the Bucs defense. Completing 30 of his 44 attempts for 373 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions, the last time Cousins had 350+ yards, 3+ touchdowns, and zero interceptions was in week 2 of 2023.

The Falcons have embraced the role of spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention. They secured a thrilling 29-28 victory over the Buccaneers on Thursday night with a last-second 43-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reeling after giving up a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night to drop a second straight game within the division.

The Atlanta Falcons just lost a key piece of their defense during their matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Atlanta Falcons face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff from Tampa, Florida, is set for 8:15 p.m. ET.

The Falcons are staring down another uncertain offseason at quarterback, and an unexpected name has entered the conversation. Betting odds and Joe Burrow’s recent comments have fueled speculation about Atlanta’s long-term direction.