The Atlanta Falcons survived a scare from Tampa Bay to push their record to 10-1, thanks to a career day from wide receiver Julio Jones, including an 80-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan in the third quarter. Jones finished with 6 receptions for 147 yards and the 1 TD.
Ryan also put up impressive numbers, completing over 80 percent of his passes, as he finished 26 of 32 for 353 yards with 1 TD an 1 INT. Ryan also lost a fumble, but the Falcons survived losing the turnover battle 2-0 to escape with the win.
The Bucs were game and kept the pressure on all day, as Josh Freeman finished 19 or 30 for 256 yards. The Bucs took the lead in the fourth quarter on a 1 yard TD by Doug Martin, but Atlanta took the lead back on a Michael Turner 3 yard touchdown run with 7:55 left.
