Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Social Rewind: Buccaneers vs. Falcons

The Bucs traveled to Atlanta to take on a one-loss divisional opponent on Sunday. After taking an early lead, the Bucs had to hold off a fighting Falcons team in overtime to pull off the victory on the road.

Nov 01, 2015 at 08:58 AM

Let's take a look at how the game played out on social media. Here's the inactives for the game:

Buc IAs:
QB Ryan Griffin
CB Tim Jennings
S Major Wright
DT Tony McDaniel
WR Vincent Jackson
TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins
DT Clinton McDonald
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) November 1, 2015

Today's Falcons inactives: WR Williams, CB Southward, S Moore, C Gradkowski, T Harris, WR Hankerson, DE Goodman #TBvsATL
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 1, 2015

A little glimpse into the pregame warmups…

We still got 6 more hours of football on our air! pic.twitter.com/WM52Ei8yTo
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 1, 2015

ONE HOUR TIL KICKOFF!

On a scale of 1 to @csims34 touchdown dance, how pumped are you? pic.twitter.com/qsMFU8bw3a
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Jameis Winston in the center of #Bucs team huddle at conclusion of pregame warmups. pic.twitter.com/qI4a7W4JSD
— Dan Lucas (@WFLADan) November 1, 2015

Bucs defensive line coming at you in pregame warmups in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/nLdt0JkXxB
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

GAMETIME! Atlanta got the ball to start and had a 14 play drive, but the Bucs D held in the red zone to force a field goal.

#Bucs win the toss and defer.@contbarth kickoff coming in seconds!
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Wow. Kwon Alexander with end-zone INT returned 90 yards to the 10 ... looked like Bucs were offsides.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Kwon got a pick and everyone stopped because they knew it was an offsides. Julio tracked down Kwon tho.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

On 2nd and goal, Freeman is stopped at the line. 3rd and goal from the 3 for Atlanta.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

#Bucs pass rush forces a throw-away on third-and-goal from the 3 and a 21-yard field goal. Falcons lead 3-0 with 7L54 left 1st Q
— Roy Cummings (@RCummingsFHCN) November 1, 2015

Bucs open with Martin, FB Lane, TE Stocker and Evans and Dye at WR.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

#Bucs 0, #Falcons 3
Bryant good from 21 yards
14 plays, 71 yards in 7:06
7:54 left in the 1st#TBvsATL
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Bucs moved down the field but had to punt.

Bucs open with Martin, FB Lane, TE Stocker and Evans and Dye at WR.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

After holding #Falcons to 3 points, Jameis Winston and the #Bucs take the field starting at the 20.
Let's Go! pic.twitter.com/fhPLJkErQ8
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Injury report from Bucs' sideline: DE William Gholston has a knee injury, questionable to return.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) November 1, 2015

Kwon Alexander, who already had an almost-interception called back on a penalty, got a real turnover by stripping Falcons WR Julio Jones.

Kwon The Ripper!
— JoeBucsFan (@JoeBucsFan) November 1, 2015

What a play by Kwon to rip ball from Julio. #Bucs ball at 21. Now that's a takeaway.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Kwon living up to his Twitter nickname, @Showtime17Kwon
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

pic.twitter.com/8LtFTNxD04
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

#BOOM #BOOM #BOOM @contbarth always good for 3 loud booms
— Captain Fear (@CaptainFear) November 1, 2015

#Bucs 3, #Falcons 3
Connor Barth hits from 38
4 plays, 1 yards in 0:58
2:03 left in the 1st#TBvsATL
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Tie game now and the Bucs were back on defense, and we moved into the second quarter.

pic.twitter.com/34DxliOaqX
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

What's funny is ATL is throwing on most first downs. TB is running. Quite a contrast.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

The Falcons dove down into the redzone, and then Jacquies Smith capitalized on a Falcon mistake… Tampa Bay ball!

#Buccaneers get it again! Jacquies Smith with the fumble recovery on the low snap! #Bucs football! pic.twitter.com/v1LDh8K5gn
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

A little good fortune in the form of a bad snap helps, but Bucs' D now has two goal-to-go stops. 1st one this year with no points allowed.
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) November 1, 2015

#Bucs come up w/another huge takeaway. #Falcons making costly mistakes early.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) November 1, 2015

Ugly turnover for the Falcons inside the Bucs' 5-yard line. A lot of bending but no breaking by TB's defense so far.
— Andrew Astleford (@aastleford) November 1, 2015

That's yet another red zone turnover for the Falcons. Been a huge issue this year. #TBvsATL
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 1, 2015

First pass on first down (I believe) and it is complete to Mike Evans for a first down. #Bucs
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Nice screen to Charles Sims, who slips on the turf but gets first down ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Wide-open Cam Brate gets big gain inside the Falcons' 25.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Charles Sims gets 7 yards to 16 and Bucs are in the red zone.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

On 3rd and 11, Winston completes to Brandon Myers down to the 5-yard line. 4th and 3 for the #Bucs.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

#Bucs 6, #Falcons 3
FG – Connor Barth from 23 yards
10 plays, 73 yards in 5:32
3:32 left in the 2nd#TBvsATL
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Falcons with the ball…

2nd Quarter Two minute warning!#Bucs 6, #Falcons 3
LISTEN: https://t.co/Su6Kklxn4K
CHAT: https://t.co/q8NJgWmt3G #TBvsATL
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

I mean, you can't stop the Kwon.

#TakeawayAlert @Showtime17Kwon with his second turnover of the game!
— Captain Fear (@CaptainFear) November 1, 2015

Ryan picked off by Kwon Alexander! #Bucs have it a midfield! 3 turnovers by Atlanta already!
— Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) November 1, 2015

THE AMBASSADOR OF KWON#Bucs @Showtime17Kwon
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) November 1, 2015

Kwon. Count it.
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Bucs made it 13 unanswered point off of Falcons' turnovers.

Second and 10 for Bucs with 0:50 left, at Falcons' 37 ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Winston stepped up into that sack. Third and 14. 41 seconds left. Third and 14.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Winsto to Evans for 20 yards! 1st down at the ATL 20. #Bucs timeout with 35 ticks left
— Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) November 1, 2015

Now that's an outstanding adjustment by Evans.
— Bucs Nation (@Bucs_Nation) November 1, 2015

We need 6 #BOOM ’s for Cameron Brate! Big guy, big TD
— Captain Fear (@CaptainFear) November 1, 2015

On that one, however...perfect touch/placement from Jameis there. #Bucs now w/a two-score lead over the #Falcons just before the half.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) November 1, 2015

Winston.
Brate.
Touchdown. pic.twitter.com/l3dEkTRbu6
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Jameis Winston is 7-for-11 for 110 yards and TD ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Bucs started the second half up 13-3.

Kwon Alexander: 2 takeaways
Jameis Winston: 110 yards, 1 TD
Cameron Brate: 2 catches, 48 yards, 1 TD pic.twitter.com/stNN1nQP3u
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Buccaneers halftime WR snap count: Mike Evans 19, Donteea Dye 19, Adam Humphries 18. Out of 24
— Nathan Jahnke (@PFF_NateJahnke) November 1, 2015

Great formula, even better than e=mc2 IMO https://t.co/xhBMIdYsOV
— Captain Fear (@CaptainFear) November 1, 2015

Two misses by WInston and Bucs go three and out to open second half.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

After a nice punt return the Falcons started at midfield and drove… but then this:

Red zone turnover.
This time is Henry Melton.#Bucs fans, give it up for this defense so far!
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

And then this…

Doug Martin just bouncing off of folks. Nine yard gain.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Winston hits rookie Donteea Dye for 5-yard catch ... third and 6 ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Evans draws a flag on third down ... first down for Bucs.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Long pass to Evans incomplete. But pass interference again on Trufant. #Bucs get another 1st down in ATL territory
— WDAE (@620wdae) November 1, 2015

That's a 21-yard run for the surprisingly nimble Jameis Winston. First and goal at the Falcons' 2 ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Winston with a nice pump fake and a 22-yard run and it's first and goal.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

Wow. Broken play, Winston finds a way. Touchdown #Bucs, now a 3-score lead.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) November 1, 2015

Winston will take it in himself!
Touchdown Buccaneers!#FiretheCannons! pic.twitter.com/ffrV97t76u
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Falcons responded with a touchdown.

TD #Falcons. Ryan to Tamme. #Bucs lead cut to 20-10
— Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) November 1, 2015

Approaching the fourth quarter…

Back on field, Bucs at their 20. Because of review, replaying final play of third quarter with 0:09 left ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

End of 3#Bucs 20, #Falcons 10
LISTEN:https://t.co/Su6Kklxn4K
CHAT: https://t.co/q8NJgWmt3G #TBvsATL #FinishStrong pic.twitter.com/gONNLEGfbE
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

That appeared to be an outstanding audible by Jameis Winston, with the Georgia Dome crowd at full throat.17-yard completion to Brandon Myers
— Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) November 1, 2015

Mike Evans is back in the game. Short pass to Humphries is short of first down and Bucs will punt ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Bucs D back on the field.

Good coverage by Banks but Julio Jones catches it anyway. #Falcons called for holding on the next play
— Tom Krasniqi (@TKras) November 1, 2015

Falcons are driving and Freeman's behind the wheel! #TBvsATL
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) November 1, 2015

Falcons will attempt a field goal to get within seven ... another stop for red-zone defense if so ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

#Bucs 20, #Falcons 13
ATL – Bryant makes 24-yard FG
14 plays, 77 yards in 7:11
4:56 left in the game#TBvsATL
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Bucs were trying to wear down the clock with the lead, but Falcons got the ball and score.

HUGE!
— Bucs Nation (@Bucs_Nation) November 1, 2015

Martin runs on first down, gains 6. TO Atlanta, 2:39 left.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

On 2nd and 4, Martin picks up about three and Atlanta takes their second timeout. 3rd and 1 with 2:35 remaining.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

Here comes the ballgame. 3rd & short for the #Bucs, #Falcons out of timeouts, have only the 2-minute warning to stop the clock.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) November 1, 2015

Martin dives but is short.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Bucs are lining up to go for it on fourth-and-1 from their own 40, 2:13 left.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Winston runs play action and tries to run for it. Dove forward, it will be close...
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

#Falcons football.
They need a touchdown. 1:52 left, no timeouts.
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

#Bucs 20, #Falcons 20
8-yard TD – Ryan to J. Jones
5 plays, 40 yards in 1:35
0:17 left in the game#TBvsATL
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Kneel down.

This one is going to overtime.
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Here we go to overtime…

Bucs call tails.
It is tails.

Bucs will get the ball to start overtime.
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Last #Bucs win in overtime was a 27-21 win against Carolina 11/18/12.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Offsetting penalties -- Bucs hold, Falcons roughing the passer ... repeat second down ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Check down to Sims. Third and 3.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Complete to Sims for first down at the 31.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Winston to Evans 1st down on 3rd and 10. Winston takes another hit. Terrific play #TBvsATL
— WDAE (@620wdae) November 1, 2015

#Bucs 1st down nice
— Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) November 1, 2015

Sims gets 4 to the 49. Second and 6
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Big run for Doug Martin down to the Falcons' 40. First down.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Doug Martin in game, big run for first down to Atlanta 40.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Martin ducks under a tackler and gets 5 yards. Wow!
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

#Bucs go back to the run but are stopped near the line. Another third down coming for Tampa Bay.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

Winston to Humphries for a 1st down inside the #Falcons 30
— WDAE (@620wdae) November 1, 2015

Winston 3-for-3 on third-down conversion in overtime ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Winston looks for Mike Evans, but it's knocked away. Flag down....
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

Pass interference on Atlanta. #Bucs at the ATL 13
— WDAE (@620wdae) November 1, 2015

Gutsy performance by Mike Evans #Bucs
— Anthony Becht (@Anthony_Becht) November 1, 2015

Martin short run sets up another third down inside the 10 ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Winston nearly finds Humphries in the end zone, but it's incomplete on a low pass. Barth coming on for a 26-yard attempt.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

Delay of game on Bucs ... now a 31-yard field goal.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Connor Barth hits from 31!#Bucs go on top 23-20! Falcons have to score on their drive or it's over! pic.twitter.com/T4aznl1pW8
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

Falcons have the ball.

Complete to Jones, who breaks a tackle. Out to about the 40
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Complete to White for five yards to the 44.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Howard Jones sacks and strips the ball but Freeman picks up loose ball.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Falcons have third and 7 after sack ...
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

Replay confirms the fumble ruling.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

BUCS WIN! BUCS WIN!

Incomplete! #Bucs win!
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

pressure. Incomplete. #Bucs win.
— Free Agent Rick (@rickbrown91) November 1, 2015

Game over!#Bucs win! pic.twitter.com/soSsksT8yu
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

pic.twitter.com/iBgMVHODhS
— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) November 1, 2015

#Bucs fans wanted a big play from Gerald McCoy and there it was. All fight from the captain.
— PewterReport (@PewterReport) November 1, 2015

FINAL / OT #TBvsATL pic.twitter.com/P84wkEfRwE
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) November 1, 2015

Bucs improve to 3-4 on season, surpassing last year's win total and avenging last year's 56-14 loss in the same stadium.
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) November 1, 2015

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