LIVE UPDATES: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons make their way to Raymond James Stadium for bragging rights in the NFC South.

PREGAME:

Bucs Inactives: CB Derrek Pitts Jr., OLB Markees Watts, OL Brandon Walton, DL Patrick O'Connor, TE David Wells

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— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) October 22, 2023

Falcons Inactives: QB Logan Woodside, CB Clark Phillips, OL Jovaughn Gwyn, DL Eli Ankou, TE John FitzPatrick, DL Albert Huggins, DL Joe Gaziano

FIRST QUARTER:

- Atlanta won the toss and has deferred to the second half. Baker and the Buccaneers' offense will start the game with the ball.

- Chris Godwin takes the first play of the game for a gain of two from Mayfield.

- Baker finds Mike Evans for a Buccaneers' first down.

- Rachaad White takes the Mayfield pass for a gain of 11 and a Bucs' first down.

- Buccaneers pick up another first down with a holding call on Atlanta's defense.

- Bucs' first drive stalls but decide to go for it. The 4th down attempt is no good as Baker throws the ball away and Atlanta will take over at their own 41-yard line.

- Ridder completes his first pass to Hodge for a gain of 19-yards.

- Ridder finds Jonnu Smith for the second time today getting the Falcons inside the Bucs' 10-yard line.

- Ridder keeps the ball on 3rd and 2 and gets into the end zone for a touchdown. Atlanta leads 7-0.

- Deven Thompkins with a great return of 31 yards to the 33 yard line.

- Baker finds Cade Otton for a Bucs' first down.

- Baker finds Mike Evans with a bomb for 40-yards and a Bucs' touchdown. Bucs tie the game at 7 near the end of the first quarter.

- Falcons' LB Tae Davis is questionable to return with a concussion.

- Bucs' defense forces a three-and-out and will take over at their own 34-yard line.

- Bucs' shoot themselves on the drive forcing them into a third and very long situation. They fail to convert and will punt the ball back to Atlanta.

- End of the first quarter, the Bucs and Falcons are tied at 7.

SECOND QUARTER:

- Ridder finds Scotty Miller for a gain of 45-yards into Buccaneers' territory knocking on the red zone.

- Winfield Jr. breaks up a 3rd and goal pass intended for Drake London and Atlanta will be forced to kick a 24-yard FG. The kick is good and the Falcons lead the Buccaneers 10-7.

- Bucs' S Kaevon Merriweather is questionable to return to the game due to ankle injury.

- Falcons' LB Tae Davis was evaluated for a concussion and has been cleared to return to the game.

- Baker finds Chris Godwin for a gain of 6 yards and a Bucs' first down.

- Falcons get called for their third holding call on defense giving the Bucs another first down.

- Baker finds Mike Evans for another Bucs' first down.

- Deven Thompkins reels in a pass from Baker Mayfield for another Bucs' first down.

- Mayfield fumbled the ball but was able to jump on the ball.

- Buccaneers' drive stalls in the redzone and McLaughlin comes in and drills a 24-yard FG. The game is tied at 10 a piece.

- Ridder finds Drake London for a gain of 15-yards and a Falcons' first down.

- The Falcons convert on third down and then convert another first down - knocking on the door at the Buccaneers' 10-yard line.

- Shaq Barrett comes away with a strip sack on Desmond Ridder and Dean recovers it. The Buccaneers will take over at their own 23-yard line.

- Mayfield kneels the ball and the Bucs will head to half tied with Atlanta at 10.

THIRD QUARTER:

- Buccaneers get a stop on the opening possession by Atlanta and will start their opening second half drive at their own 10-yard line.

- Baker finds Chris Godwin for a gain of 5 yards and a Bucs' first down.

- Thompkins trying to do too much fumbles the ball and Atlanta recovers at the Tampa Bay 27-yard line.

- Drake London catches a pass from Ridder and is called out at the one, Tampa Bay will challenge the ruling on the field believing it was a fumble.

- The play is upheld and Atlanta has the ball at the Buccaneers' half yard line.

- Ridder fumbles the ball and the Buccaneers recover the ball and will take over at their own 3-yard line.

- Mayfield finds Evans out of his own endzone to give the Bucs some breathing room, but Rachaad White is unable to rush for a first down and the Bucs' are forced to punt.

- Ridder steps back to pass but sees a hole and takes off for a gain of 19-yards.

- The Falcons' drive stalls and Koo comes on to attempt a FG for Atlanta. Koo converts a 41-yard FG putting the Falcons up by three.

- Baker finds White out of the backfield for a gain of 20-yards and a Bucs' first down.

- At the end of the third quarter, Atlanta leads the Buccaneers 13-10.

FOURTH QUARTER:

- Baker can't find anyone open on third down and is sacked. The Buccaneers will punt.

- Camarda's punt is a great one and pins Atlanta deep in their own territory.

- Ridder completes a pass to Tyler Allgeier for a gain of 47-yards and the Falcons are now in Bucs' territory.

- Ridder runs the ball for what is called a touchdown, but clearly he loses the ball before breaking the plain. The play is under review.

- The call on the field is overturned and the Buccaneers will take over at their own 20-yard line.

- Baker finds Otton over the middle of the field for a gain of 12-yards.

- Baker connects with Chris Godwin down the sideline for a huge gain of 33-yards.

- Baker tries to force the ball to Otton and throws into double coverage and the ball is picked off. Atlanta will take over at their own 15.

- Bucs get the stop on third down and the Falcons will punt the ball back to Tampa Bay with just over two minutes remaining in the game.

- Baker Mayfield takes off for a big run of 31-yards and the Bucs are in business.

- Mayfield finds Cade Otton for another Buccaneers' first down.

- Baker takes the sack as he can't find anyone open and Chase McLaughlin will come on to attempt to tie the game at 13.

- McLaughlin's 36-yard FG is good and the game is tied at 13 with 45 seconds remaining in regulation.

 - Ridder finds a wide open Kyle Pitts along the sideline for a gain of 39-yards and move into Bucs' territory.

- Koo's 51-yard FG attempt is good and the Atlanta Falcons walk into Raymond James Stadium and leave with a victory.

FINAL SCORE: Falcons 16 Buccaneers 13

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