Falcons vs. Buccaneers: Tampa loses playoff footing after getting stunned by monster games from Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts in 29-28 defeat
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons kept Kirk Cousins on their roster despite naming Michael Penix Jr. as their 2025 starting quarterback, and Cousins delivered a strong performance with 373 yards and three touchdowns to Kyle Pitts, leading to a 29-28 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Kyle Pitts had a standout first half, scoring two touchdowns and recording 111 yards, marking his best half of his NFL career and helping the Falcons take a 14-13 halftime lead.
- Despite committing 19 penalties, the Falcons managed to overcome mistakes and a 28-14 deficit in the second half, capitalizing on Buccaneers' errors and a crucial simultaneous recovery ruling to secure the victory.
- The Buccaneers, now
