The Falcons were within three points of the Buccaneers. Down 21-10 at the half and having kicked off the second half festivities with an interception that set up a touchdown drive for the Bucs, Atlanta scored two touchdowns in quick succession and forced the Bucs to punt twice in a row.
In a movie, the Falcons would’ve completed the upset. The plucky underdog would’ve been victorious after showing you their mettle, with a clearly hurt Russell Gage likely being the one to put them over the top. Given that the Buccaneers just won the Super Bowl last year and the Falcons have been woeful for years, it would’ve been a feel-good win for just about anybody who isn’t a Bucs or possibly Saints fan.