Throwback Thursday | Falcons vs Buccaneers

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) pulls in a 19-yard touchdown pass in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Isaiah Johnson (39) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mike Pritchard #35 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 13, 1992. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Roberto Garza #63 during the preseason game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 31, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Danny Kanell #13 during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 5, 2000.

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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Oliver Barnett #72 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 13, 1992. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Elijah Williams #25 during the preseason game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 31st, 2001. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Ruffin Hamilton #54 during the preseason game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 9, 1997. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Ken Tippins #52 during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1991.

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Atlanta Falcons running back Craig Heyward #34 during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 9, 1994. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Bert Emanuel #87 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 22, 1995. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Eric Metcalf #21 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 22, 1995. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Phelan M. Ebenhack

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) rushes for yardage past Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016. The Falcons won 43-28. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Phelan M. Ebenhack

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) celebrates his touchdown catch with team members against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons player during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 31, 1993. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Jerious Norwood (32) scores a touchdown in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Sabby Piscitelli (21) while offensive tackle Justin Blalock (63) celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game in Atlanta.Sunday Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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John Amis/AP2009

* CORRECTS NAME TO THOMAS JOHNSON INSTEAD OF CHAUNCEY DAVIS * Atlanta Falcons' Thomas Johnson celebrates after Atlanta defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17 in an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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John Bazemore/2009 AP

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver #26 tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown #81 during the game on December 20, 2020.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Andre Rison #80 during the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on December 13, 1992. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) stays in-bounds as he runs in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Jerious Norwood (32) reacts with teammate Eric Weems (14) after scoring in the first half of their NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. Norwood scored on the play. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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Dave Martin

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Scott Case #25 during the game in Atlanta against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 31, 1993. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb)

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Justin Evans (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

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