WATCH: Atlanta Falcons QB Desmond Ridder Finds TE Kyle Pitts for TD vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons scored their first touchdown in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as quarterback Desmond Ridder hit tight end Kyle Pitts.

Just one drive after throwing a critical interception to set up a Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder responded in emphatic fashion.

Trailing 10-3 in Sunday's game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Ridder pieced together a six-play, 75-yard drive to draw Atlanta even with Tampa Bay.

Ridder connected with tight end Kyle Pitts for a 36-yard touchdown, the second time the duo has found paydirt together. Here's a look at the play ...

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder celebrates with tight end Kyle Pitts / USA Today Sports

Pitts entered Sunday in the midst of a solid albeit unspectacular campaign, ranking seventh in targets (68), ninth in receiving yards (492) and 13th in receptions (41) among tight ends.

The 23-year-old Pitts, who earned the nickname "Unicorn" for his blend of physical traits and talent, hasn't logged a 100-yard receiving game since Dec. 26, 2021. He hasn't eclipsed 87 receiving yards in that time.

After his touchdown reception, Pitts has two catches for 38 yards, with his other grab coming for a two-yard gain on 4th and 1. In essence, he's maximized his opportunities in big spots.

Despite starting the day with modest seasonal production, Pitts had the Buccaneers' full attention, particularly with how he impacts the game away from the box score.

"When we come to play an opponent, we have maybe two or three personnel groupings, but the way they use Pitts, they have eight-to-12 groupings," Rodgers said. "Now, we will get the same plays, but it forces us to make some decisions. Are you going to go nickel versus this? Are you going to play base here?

"They just put you all over the place, and then they're in and out, so they're running people on the field and off the field."

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In this case, the Buccaneers appeared to lose track of Pitts - and the Falcons are better off for it, netting a significant score in an NFC South matchup laced with playoff implications.