Throwback Thursday | Falcons vs Buccaneers

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ricky Reynolds (29) breaks up an Atlanta Falcons Bobby Hebert pass in the end zone to wide receiver Andre Rison (80) in the fourth quarter of play at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Oct. 31, 1993. The Falcons gave up numerous 4th quarter scoring opportunities in their 31-24 loss to the Bucs. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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John Bazemore

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 defensive lineman Zach Harrison #96 and defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro #98 attempt to block a field goal during the second quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 takes a snap from offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil #64 during the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

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FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2006, file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks (55) for a first quarter touchdown during an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Vick never made it to the Super Bowl with the Falcons. And his career with the team ended in disgrace. Yet no one is rooting harder for the Falcons to win their first championship. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)

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Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker DeAngelo Malone #51 during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Jeff Donaldson #42 during the Pre-Season game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 14th, 1993. (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 quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 receiving a snap during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 celebrates after a touchdown during the first quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Brennan Asplen/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Keith Brooking #56 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 safety Jessie Bates III #3 makes a tackle during the first quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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El wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18), de los Falcons de Atlanta, realiza una recepción frente al cornerback Brent Grimes (24), de los Buccaneers de Tampa Bay, en el tercer cuarto del juego del jueves 3 de noviembre de 2016, en Tampa, Florida. (AP Foto/Phelan Ebenhack)

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Phelan Ebenhack

Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 celebrates after a fumble recovery during the first quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Charlie Woerner #89 during the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Steven Burroughs/Atlanta Falcons)

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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 wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 scores a touchdown during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Steven Burroughs/Atlanta Falcons)

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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 running back Devonta Freeman (24) looks to get around Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Chris Conte, right, after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Phelan M. Ebenhack

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 wide receiver Drake London #5 reacts after catching a pass for a two-point conversion during the fourth quarter of the Week 14 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, December 10, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Liles/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons tackle Kaleb McGary #76 puts on his helmet during the Week 5 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Thursday, October 3, 2024. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons)

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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

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 runs for a touchdown after a catch during the second quarter of the Week 8 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 27, 2024. (Photo by Shanna Lockwood/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jessie Tuggle #58 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 lineman Calais Campbell #93 lines up during the first quarter of the Week 7 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 22, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 runs after a catch during the fourth quarter of the Week 7 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 22, 2023. (Photo by Jay Bendlin/Atlanta Falcons)

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Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 carries the ball during the fourth quarter of the Week 7 Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, October 22, 2023. (Photo by Kim Klement/Atlanta Falcons)

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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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