Buccaneers vs. Falcons Thursday Night Football score, live updates: Tampa Bay leads at half in NFC South clash

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 10:50 AM GMT+8

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  FIELD GOAL: Chase McLaughlin good from 53 to give Bucs the lead

  The Bucs are on top again as McLaughlin remains automatic. Now to see how the Falcons respond.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 10:43 AM GMT+8

  4th-down risk pays off with a Falcons TD

  Falcons were running the ball well, but stalled out at the Tampa Bay 12 after Tyler Allgeier was tackled for a 2-yard loss.

  But Atlanta decides to go for it on 4th-and-4 and Kirk Cousins hits Darnell Mooney for a 12-yard touchdown pass. Mooney had the first down, but then turned to shake off Tykee Smith and got to the end zone.

  We are tied 27–27.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 10:35 AM GMT+8

  Tampa Bay 27, Atlanta 20 after 3 quarters

  The Falcons finish off the 3rd quarter strong with a 22-yard catch and run by Ray Ray McCloud, followed by a 29-yard dash by Bijan Robinson.

  Atlanta is at the Tampa Bay 46-yard line as the fourth quarter begins.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 10:29 AM GMT+8

  FIELD GOAL: Buccaneers respond with their own FG, but Baker Mayfield may be hurt

  The Buccaneers have had little trouble moving the ball tonight. They respond to the Falcons FG with a nine-play, 56-yard drive, but finish short of another TD. Baker Mayfield also limped off the field after taking a third-down sack.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 10:18 AM GMT+8

  FIELD GOAL: Falcons cut the deficit

  Younghoe Koo is good from 48 yards after a 12-play drive for the Falcons. We’ve still got a game.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 10:05 AM GMT+8

  Odd play. Baker Mayfield scrambles and runs out-of-bounds short of a first down, but takes a hit as he goes out and picks up the flag. The refs pick the flag up, though, so the Bucs will punt on the first drive of the second half.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:59 AM GMT+8
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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:45 AM GMT+8

  HALFTIME: Bucs 24, Falcons 17

  The Falcons punt in Tampa Bay territory after their drive stalls out. Looks like the Bucs will enter the locker room up by a touchdown, and will get the ball back to open the second half.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:37 AM GMT+8

  Hardly saw Baker Mayfield throwing on the move last week against the Eagles but a ton of it this week as he connects with Sterling Shepard for a 4-yard touchdown. Mayfield said last week that his old Sooners buddy “has a few screws loose” (and he likes it). Shepard totally agreed

  — JennaLaineESPN (@JennaLaineESPN) October 4, 2024

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:36 AM GMT+8

  TOUCHDOWN: Sterling Shepard scores two days after signing

  Sterling Shepard has been on the Bucs’ 53-man roster for two days and has his first touchdown with the team. His college teammate Baker Mayfield is now 12-for-15 for 131 yards and three touchdowns.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:34 AM GMT+8

  Falcons five secondary members are huddled trying to sort out some things during the two-minute warning. Tampa Bay has third-and-goal from the 4 when the break is over.

  — Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:29 AM GMT+8

  That’s our third suspected concussion of the game.

  Buccaneers S Tykee Smith is being evaluated for a concussion.

  — Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) October 4, 2024

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:29 AM GMT+8

  Big BIG run for Rachaad White. He’s been off to a rough start this season but breaks off a 56-yarder on a well-blocked inside run.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:26 AM GMT+8

  FIELD GOAL: Younghoe Koo good from 54 yards

  Apparently 50-yard field goals are just a gimme in the NFL now. We’ve got another tie game.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:21 AM GMT+8

  Aaand the call is upheld. Falcons ball, 2nd-and-20, 7:35 left in the half, Drake London back.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:20 AM GMT+8

  A lot happening on that play. Hard to see this going the Bucs’ way but you never know

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:19 AM GMT+8

  Drake London just sprinted out of the Atlanta locker room.

  — Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:13 AM GMT+8

  The Falcons might be facing a shootout without their top receiving weapon.

  No announcement on London yet but I don’t see him on the sideline and KhaDarel Hodge is strapping his helmet up. London was being evaluated for a concussion.

  — Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:12 AM GMT+8

  TOUCHDOWN: Mike Evans scores his 100th TD

  Mike Evans, again. It’s the 99th touchdown catch of his career and his 100th touchdown overall .It’s also his NFL-best fifth of the season.

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  Fri, October 4, 2024 at 9:09 AM GMT+8

  Tampa Bay starts in its territory after big kickoff return. Atlanta’s offense is waking up, but Falcons defense and special teams not playing to their regular level.

  — Josh Kendall (@JoshTheAthletic) October 4, 2024