Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Matt Ryan, Defense Get It Done Late Again For Atlanta

December 6, 2010   ·   Ryan Comstock   ·   Jump to comments

After struggling for most of the game, Matt Ryan led yet another fourth-quarter,  game-winning touchdown drive as the Atlanta Falcons took down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the second time this year, 28-24.
In their Week 13 meeting, the Falcons defense won the game on a goal-line stand. This time, they forced an interception following Ryan's go-ahead touchdown.
After having an interception overturned earlier in the game, Brent Grimes came away with the clinching pick. He may not be getting much national attention, but he is clearly one of the top corners around.
The key play in the game came early in the fourth.
After the Bucs used a halfback pass to take a 24-14 lead, Eric Weems ran the ensuing kickoff 102 yards for a touchdown.
Weems has come close to breaking one the past few weeks, and it was only a matter of time before he did it. It was the longest return in Falcons history and completely changed the momentum of the game.
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