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The Falcons won! Let's relive the glory of Sunday's win through tweets.
Kroy Biermann had his best overall game of the season, but it got off to a bit of a rocky start.
I guess guy doing color of Falcons game hasnt watched much of this season. If he had..He would have made a MUCH bigger deal of Biermann play
— Chris Dimino (@chrisdimino) November 9, 2014
I really want him to prove everyone wrong. Not looking good so far :/
— Liz Turcotte (@lizturcotte1) November 9, 2014
3rd and 1 for the #Falcons here. My fiefdom for a stop.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
Jeeeez.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
These "near sacks" are inspiring. #Falcons
— The DW (@TheWalkerman) November 9, 2014
This team makes my beer taste bad.
— JW Of La Familia (@MidwestATLFALC) November 9, 2014
Is it sad that I don't even get upset when our defense sucks? I've accepted it. #RiseUp #ATLvsTB
— Evan Birchfield (@EvanBirchfield) November 9, 2014
The win was great, but the issues that have caused the Falcons to lose so many games were ever-present.
Is it cuz #Falcons are playing or cuz I’m a burgeoning alcoholic that I really really want another beer? They are probably related.
— Aaron Freeman (@falcfans) November 9, 2014
.@falcfans Is it even possible to be a #Falcons fan and not also be an alcoholic?
— The DW (@TheWalkerman) November 9, 2014
— Kristen (@kristenm2185) November 9, 2014
The offense looked promising early.
Most underrated player on #Falcons right now: Steven Jackson.
— Aaron Freeman (@falcfans) November 9, 2014
Don't look now, but the #Falcons are moving. MOVING
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
Just saw the 3rd @Atlanta_Falcons O-Lineman shove a guy. Best thing I've seen all season. Keep it up.
— Chris Dimino (@chrisdimino) November 9, 2014
The team really should get his touch out of the way. RT @ScottCarasik: time for a Antone Smith touch.
— Matt (@FalconsM5) November 9, 2014
And Tampa Bay helped the Falcons along by jumping offsides pretty much constantly. The Falcons came away with a Steven Jackson touchdown.
Bucs offsides all day. Good God, guys. Anyway: TOUCHDOWN!
— Kendall Jackson (@projectjax) November 9, 2014
The just-keep-making-Tampa-jump-offsides strategy is off to a good start.
— Steve (@SteveInBrooklyn) November 9, 2014
We scored. I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy. And I still can't focus.
— WonderJaye (@WonderJaye) November 9, 2014
Great first drive!!! #ATLvsTB #RiseUp
— Joe Hawley (@JHawley61) November 9, 2014
Don't know what to tell you if you need to jump offsides against the Falcons offensive line and still can't get in the backfield.
— Kendall Jackson (@projectjax) November 9, 2014
That's @sj39's 4th TD this year, his 10th as a Falcon and the 66th of his career #RiseUp #ATLvsTB
— Matt Haley (@FalconsMHaley) November 9, 2014
Bucs get "most penalties within 1 inch of the end zone" award today. #Falcons pic.twitter.com/sLpGQhFWg4
— WcDubya (@Wcdubya) November 9, 2014
After kind of a rocky start, Julio Jones started making plays.
Julio thanks for that because I wa about to fuss lol
— Ms. Rise Up (@Shantigo) November 9, 2014
I’d say Julio made up for the 2nd down drop right there. Enough with the WR screens anyway.
— Matt Chernoff (@RealMattlanta) November 9, 2014
But the offense still had a hard time maintaining a rhythm.
Way this season is going, can't afford to go backward on offense.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) November 9, 2014
#Falcons are gonna settle for the field goal here, aren’t they?
— The DW (@TheWalkerman) November 9, 2014
And Devin Hester literally deflected a Matt Ryan pass in the end zone instead of catching it. Ugh.
Devin Hester SLAM DUNK
— Jason Kirk (@JasonKirkSBN) November 9, 2014
WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT HESTER?!?!?!?!?!?
— Ari (@nemixtli) November 9, 2014
Can't drop the ball there, Hester. Was a TD. Falcons settle for FG and 10-3 lead.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) November 9, 2014
Ryan lacked leadership on that perfect pass. RT @SalSagev_: If Flacco had thrown that pass, Hester would've caught it.
— Matt (@FalconsM5) November 9, 2014
A 23-yard punt from Michael Koenen gave the Falcons good field position. Bless his heart.
23 yard punt. This is a bad football game #ATLvsTB
— HometeamBrandonLeak (@Hometeam_BLeak) November 9, 2014
Matty Football.
Matt Ryan running like a bag of frozen peas on a steep roof.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
But the Falcons promptly went three and out, and the defense was back on the field.
@jeannathomas Falcons making someone look better than they really are.. Nooooooooo u don't say?
— .danielle. 3-6 atl (@danim0) November 9, 2014
One aging vet just escaped another.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) November 9, 2014
Kroy said everybody getting almost sacks, as he bumps into osi
— Ronald T. Shields II (@MrShields2) November 9, 2014
Kroy actually blocked Osi from sacking McCown, he hates sacks that much.
— Grant Harrison (@grantharrison91) November 9, 2014
"Hey Mike Smith, if you beat the worst team in the league after a bye week, your team is in the playoff hunt!" "lolno"
— Matt (@FalconsM5) November 9, 2014
The Falcons are in trouble. Pass rush is breaking down, no run game, drops and the Bucs wr's are winning. #ATLvsTB
— HometeamBrandonLeak (@Hometeam_BLeak) November 9, 2014
Dave was confident heading into the half.
I've got a good feeling about the second half. It might be contagious, so don't touch me.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
@TheFalcoholic I've got a good feeling that the second half will occur. After that I know nothing...
— Andy (@ace3131) November 9, 2014
Key to the second half: Don't suck.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
You should put your name in the running for next head coach of the Falcons RT @TheFalcoholic: Key to the second half: Don't suck.
— Krissy Brierre (@krissybri) November 9, 2014
Devin Hester made up for the end zone drop somewhat.
RT @jeannathomas: Devin Hester intercepts the pass intended for Devin Hester. | pic.twitter.com/RDTGWgGqRQ
— Ubuntu. (@TheEightFour) November 9, 2014
But the defense continued to struggle.
It's literally JOSH MCCOWN.
— Kendall Jackson (@projectjax) November 9, 2014
Gonna just start calling McCown "Legs."
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
Trufant had a near-miss on a pick and fans were disappointed, to say the least.
That near-pick feels like it's emblematic of this whole season. Slipped right through Tru's hands. That hurts.
— Jeanna (@jeannathomas) November 9, 2014
I love Trufant. His coverage is excellent. But by GAWD, he has to start pulling those in. #Falcons
— The DW (@TheWalkerman) November 9, 2014
I've seen better hands on a clock lol
— JW Of La Familia (@MidwestATLFALC) November 9, 2014
Trufant has 8 pass breakups on the season, but he should have about 5 INT's - gotta finish.
— Coy Wire (@CoyWire) November 9, 2014
I'm just going to leave this here.
Hageman trying to find weed... Need to find the running back in the backfield
— Ronald T. Shields II (@MrShields2) November 9, 2014
Stansley Maponga came up with a big fumble recovery.
Good things happen when Maponga plays vs. Bucs. Got a sack in Week 3. Now a fumble recovery in Week 10.
— Aaron Freeman (@falcfans) November 9, 2014
But then, same old Falcons.
RRRAAAAAGGGGGEEEEE #Falcons
— The DW (@TheWalkerman) November 9, 2014
We cancel out all of the good plays we have with the opposite of good plays.
— Liz Turcotte (@lizturcotte1) November 9, 2014
Ah, beer.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
If this is the best effort you can muster coming out of the bye with jobs on the line, there's a reason those jobs are on the line.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
ASJ manhandled Whirlywoo on that play
— Caleb Rutherford (@FalcoholicZippo) November 9, 2014
The Bucs haven't converted on third down in the 2nd half since Week 4 against the Steelers. Converting on 3rd down easily against Falcons.
— Wendy Adams (@wendyradio) November 9, 2014
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Falcons were about to give up the lead.
That's the end of the third quarter. Bucs will face first-and-goal at the 1 when we come back. Go grab a cold one. For me, too. #ATLvsTB
— Jay Adams (@FalconsJAdams) November 9, 2014
And give up the lead they did.
Of course he's wide open
— Ari (@nemixtli) November 9, 2014
Wide. OPEN
— Krissy Brierre (@krissybri) November 9, 2014
of course he is wide open
— Ms. Rise Up (@Shantigo) November 9, 2014
Touchdown Buccaneers. Bucs should be up 17-16 shortly. I look wistfully out the window at the last rays of sun.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
BRB going to stand in the cannon at Raymond James
— Nathan Butler Jr. (@ATLSportsNate) November 9, 2014
We might not be Bama, but we damn sure ain't the Bucs! because the bucs are winning
— Jason Kirk (@JasonKirkSBN) November 9, 2014
The #Falcons continue a 30 year trend of not being able to cover a tight end.
— Matt Chernoff (@RealMattlanta) November 9, 2014
When was the last time we scored in the 4th quarter?
— Krissy Brierre (@krissybri) November 9, 2014
Falcons fans looked for comfort in liquid form.
Absinthe was legalized for games like this
— Andrew Hirsh (@andrewhirsh) November 9, 2014
Benefit of Brylee coming early...I can drink my way through the last half of the season.
— Jenna Bannister #DBN (@JennaEarwood) November 9, 2014
But Seth ain't heard no fat lady.
if there's a glimmer of hope for these Falcons then they better deliver for the next 15 minutes...I still got faith #DirtyBirdNation #RiseUp
— Seth Phelps (@sethphelps) November 9, 2014
And the Falcons scored a touchdown! A successful two-point conversion gave the Falcons a 24-17 lead.
And Ryan hits HD for the two point conversion, putting the Falcons up 24-17. That was my predicted final score, in case you wondered.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
Osi Umenyiora got to the quarterback, and Twitter approved.
Osi Umenyiora ran like 300 yards to get that sack! #ATLvsTB
— Jay Adams (@FalconsJAdams) November 9, 2014
OSI!!!
— JW Of La Familia (@MidwestATLFALC) November 9, 2014
SSACCCCKKKKK
— Kendall Jackson (@projectjax) November 9, 2014
Sweet, sweet Osi.
— Aaron Freeman (@falcfans) November 9, 2014
— Andrew Hirsh (@andrewhirsh) November 9, 2014
Michael Koenen did his former team a solid by giving them excellent field position with another truly horrid punt.
/googles Koenen's contract details
— Jeanna (@jeannathomas) November 9, 2014
I mean, it's not too much to ask.
DO. YOUR. JOB. PUT. POINTS. ON. THE. BOARD.
— Kristen (@kristenm2185) November 9, 2014
The Falcons were faced with a seven-point lead and a fourth and one from the Tampa Bay 15.
Can we just have a stipulation that the Bucs will be offsides 1 out of 4 plays? #ATLvsTB
— Shannan O (@shannanunc) November 9, 2014
Mike Smith opted to go for the points, and Matt Bryant's field goal was, as usual, good.
Like Sasha, I can't look. pic.twitter.com/SChtdDUmUa
— WonderJaye (@WonderJaye) November 9, 2014
MATT BRYANT doing MATT BRYANT THINGS #Falcons
— The DW (@TheWalkerman) November 9, 2014
Matt "Money" Bryant.
— Kendall Jackson (@projectjax) November 9, 2014
Matt Bryant made the field goal. Water still wet. Sky still blue. Falcons still winning, up 27-17. #ATLvsTB
— Jay Adams (@FalconsJAdams) November 9, 2014
The #Falcons go up 27-17 on yet another Matt Bryant field goal. That's his 600th point in an Atlanta jersey.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) November 9, 2014
First pic when Googling Matt Bryant. Apt. pic.twitter.com/DAMk7pLF7d
— Kendall Jackson (@projectjax) November 9, 2014
Fun fact.
@TheFalcoholic if we win this, this will be our first sweep since week 14 of 2011 when we beat the panthers for the 2nd time
— B17 Bomber (@b17fortres) November 9, 2014
I don't think anyone blames Ryan for feeling this way.
How I feel whenever the Falcons have the lead and need to close out the game. #Falcons pic.twitter.com/VUb68mrzh1
— R.C.A.R. (@CrossonTheRyan) November 9, 2014
Because the Falcons defense tends to do Falcons defense things.
So again - 3rd and 20 - NO PROBLEM.
— Kendall Jackson (@projectjax) November 9, 2014
Lock it up D!!!!!
— Liz Turcotte (@lizturcotte1) November 9, 2014
Alford gets picked on even with solid coverage.
— Scott Carasik (@ScottCarasik) November 9, 2014
Alford so childish in coverage
— Ronald T. Shields II (@MrShields2) November 9, 2014
Dwight Lowery picked off Josh McCown in the end zone, stealing the opportunity for the Bucs to narrow Atlanta's lead.
That ref was a jerk. Looking at his damn watch instead of following the ball to realize it was an INT
— Krissy Brierre (@krissybri) November 9, 2014
#Falcons safety, Dwight Lowery, with the interception to close the door on the #Bucs' comeback attempt. Atlanta 27 Tampa Bay 17 1:49 remains
— Coy Wire (@CoyWire) November 9, 2014
Then Kemal Ishmael, who has a talent for intercepting Bucs quarterbacks, picked off McCown to seal the win.
Kemal Ishmael with the interception. Falcons set to win, 27-17 and end five game losing streak.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) November 9, 2014
And the Falcons won! It really happened. It happened in real life.
The Falcons are 1-6 against the Not-Bucs with zero remaining games against the Bucs
— jk (@JevinKeffers) November 9, 2014
Atlanta proves once again that they are not the worst team in the NFL. #RiseUp
— Elite Matt Ryan (@FauxMattRyan) November 9, 2014
can the Falcons just play Tampa Bay 7 more times??? nice win! now go Niners!!! #DirtyBirdNation #RiseUp
— Seth Phelps (@sethphelps) November 9, 2014
"Don't apologize. If you're lucky enough to play in a bad division, a bad team can make the playoffs." I'm not sorry. #ibelieve #ATLvsTB
— Shannan O (@shannanunc) November 9, 2014
@TheFalcoholic @jeannathomas And they said Matt Ryan can't win a road game. ☕️
— Tyler Shackleford (@tylershack) November 9, 2014
My QB #ATLvsTB pic.twitter.com/OxKEqrImFU
— Jay Adams (@FalconsJAdams) November 9, 2014
The #Falcons are now 3-6 and are UNDEFEATED in NFC South!
— Wendy Adams (@wendyradio) November 9, 2014
But we swept the Bucs! #tweetthepositives #itssomething
— J. Monique (@Mme_Falcon) November 9, 2014
Current mood: pic.twitter.com/hFo2z3iyhl
— Jeanna (@jeannathomas) November 9, 2014
Thank you to the Falcons fans that joined us in Tampa today! #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/rCaxuDhbMg
— Atlanta_Falcons (@Atlanta_Falcons) November 9, 2014
@Atlanta_Falcons LOL @ the Bucs fan trying to get Arthur's autograph!!
— .danielle. 3-6 atl (@danim0) November 9, 2014
1 game out. I call that motivation. #riseup
— Todd Mcclure (@ToddMcclure62) November 9, 2014
Great Team Win! #Rise90Rise #RiseUpNation thank you for showing love! Y'all a blessing.
— Stansly Maponga (@BeAst_MoDe90) November 9, 2014
And the Saints lost.
I've never cheered so hard for the Niners before in my life
— .danielle. 3-6 atl (@danim0) November 9, 2014
NO and SF tied with 0:45 left. Lettuce pray.
— WonderJaye (@WonderJaye) November 9, 2014
bahahahahahahahahahaha saints lolololololol
— Rembert Browne (@rembert) November 9, 2014
Must turn attention to Saints losing. #ATLvsTB
— Shannan O (@shannanunc) November 9, 2014
LOL the Saints tried hard to win a non-division game. Everyone knows those don't count
— Jason Kirk (@JasonKirkSBN) November 9, 2014
first loss at home for New Orleans with Brees and Payton since 2010.. and The Niners get revenge for the way last year's game in N.O. ended
— trey wingo (@wingoz) November 9, 2014
I’m sending Jim Harbaugh a gift card for a free pair of Dockers. #ATLvsTB
— Daniel Levak (@FalconsDLevak) November 9, 2014
And the Panthers lost, too. What a glorious, glorious week of football.