The Tampa Bay Buccaneers pulled off a dramatic 29-25 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, thanks to a 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady to tight end Cameron Brate with just 31 seconds remaining in the game.
The Buccaneers had trailed the Falcons for most of the game, and were down 25-23 with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. But Brady and the Bucs offense put together a drive that ended with Brate’s touchdown catch, giving Tampa Bay the lead for good.
The game-winning touchdown was set up by an impressive catch from wide receiver Tyler Johnson, who made a one-handed grab for a first down on third-and-10. Brady then connected with Brate on the next play for the score.
The win was the fifth straight for the Buccaneers, who have now won seven of their last eight games and are firmly in control of the NFC South. Brady finished the day with 390 yards passing and three touchdowns, while running back Ronald Jones rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown.
The loss was a tough one for the Falcons, who had led for most of the game and had a chance to win it late. Quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough as Atlanta fell to 3-7 on the season.
The Buccaneers will look to continue their winning streak next week when they host the Minnesota Vikings. The Falcons will look to bounce back when they face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
