ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons lost to Tampa Bay on Sunday, 23-20, after missing a potential game-tying field goal in the final minute.
Tampa Bay beats Atlanta Falcons
What we know:
Michael Penix Jr. capped an 18-play, 91-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run that gave Atlanta a 17-20 lead with 2:17 remaining. But Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers answered quickly, moving into range for a game-winning field goal that put Tampa Bay back on top.
Penix got the Falcons into position for overtime, but Younghoe Koo pushed a 44-yard attempt wide right with seconds left.
Falcons win challenges
Dig deeper:
Atlanta’s marathon touchdown drive lasted 8 minutes, 46 seconds and included two successful challenges by head coach Raheem Morris and a pair of roughing-the-passer penalties against Tam