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Instant Reaction: Buccaneers 23, Falcons 19

The Atlanta Falcons take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the second time in 2015. Take a look at these photos from the game at Raymond James Stadium.

Down four points with 1:39 left in regulation, the Falcons had a chance to compose a game-winning drive. But a Matt Ryan interception, which came on their first snap from scrimmage, sealed a 24-19 loss to Tampa Bay.

Late in regulation, Atlanta looked like it was going to hold the Bucs to a field goal when the defense forced Tampa into a 3rd and 19 situation near midfield, but Jameis Winston made a remarkable effort to stay upright and scampered for 23 yards to move the chains. Four snaps later, the rookie quarterback fired a TD pass to Mike Evans to take the lead.

The Falcons are now a game behind the Seahawks for the second wild card spot and, because of tiebreakers, are also behind the Bucs despite their identical 6-6 record. A playoff berth isn't completely out of the question, but it'll likely take a win next week against the undefeated Panthers to stay in the hunt.

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