Falcons Defeat Buccaneers 36-30 in Overtime Thriller, Take NFC South Lead as UGA Prepares for Auburn Showdown

Falcons Defeat Buccaneers

Falcons Take Thrilling Overtime Win Over Buccaneers, UGA Prepares for Auburn Showdown

The Atlanta Falcons secured a dramatic 36-30 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, catapulting them to first place in the NFC South.

This win positions Atlanta favorably in a competitive season, with the team gaining crucial momentum.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins set a franchise record with 509 passing yards and four touchdowns. The Falcons' 36 points mark their highest output since a thrilling 37-34 victory over the Panthers in 2022.

During the game, former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor. Although he holds nearly every major passing record for the franchise, Ryan's single-game record of 503 yards was surpassed by Cousins. He will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2028.

The Falcons will continue their streak of division games next Sunday against the struggling Carolina Panthers.

Following a hard-fought loss to Alabama that is sure to be remembered, the Georgia Bulldogs face another rivalry challenge with the Auburn Tigers this Saturday.

The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry has leaned in favor of Georgia recently, as they've claimed victory in seven of the last eight matchups. Auburn enters the game with two consecutive SEC losses.

How will UGA’s defense bounce back? They had a strong start to the season, not allowing a touchdown in their first three games, but Alabama managed to score five times, including three in the first quarter.

Kickoff is set for 3:30 PM on ABC.

Georgia Tech is gearing up to host Duke at 8 PM, while Georgia State, Georgia Southern, and Mercer will have a weekend off.