TAMPA — The Atlanta Falcons had a recovered fumble and a giant fourth-down conversion for a landing within the opening minutes of their recreation Sunday in opposition to the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins lofted a cross over the protection to tight finish Kyle Pitts on fourth down for a 36-yard landing with 12:52 left within the first quarter. A flag was down on the play, however it was defensive holding on the Bucs, and the Falcons declined. The Falcons took a 7-0 lead with a Younghoe Koo further level.
It was Pitts’ first landing catch since Week 1. He has come on in latest weeks with 17 receptions over the previous three video games. and he received off to a giant begin in Week 8.
The Falcons received possession of the ball when Bucs working again Rachaad White fumbled on the second snap of the sport. Atlanta standout security Jessie Bates III punched the ball out after which recovered it, Bates’ third compelled fumble of the season — all in opposition to Tampa Bay.
