A Thrilling Comeback: Falcons Defy Odds Against Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons pulled off an incredible comeback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With just 10 minutes left, they were down by two touchdowns. But they didn't give up. They fought back and won 29-28. Kirk Cousins, the Falcons' quarterback, led the charge. He made a clutch pass on a fourth-and-14 play with less than a minute left. This win was his 32nd career comeback victory. The Buccaneers are now 7-7. They're in trouble. They're behind the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South race. The Panthers are 7-6. The Buccaneers need help. They hope the New Orleans Saints can upset the Panthers on Sunday. If they do, the division race could be tied again. Mike Evans, the Buccaneers' wide receiver, returned from a six-game absence. He had a broken collarbone. He came back strong. He caught six passes for 132 yards. That's his second-highest output this season. Kyle Pitts, the Falcons' tight end, had a career-high 11 catches for 166 yards. He scored three touchdowns. That's his first three-touchdown game of his career. He's been a nightmare for the Buccaneers. The Falcons had 19 penalties. That's the most in a game by any team in the last five seasons. It cost them 125 yards. But they still won. Cousins has been amazing against the Buccaneers. In his last three games against them, he's thrown for 1, 158 yards and 11 touchdowns.