When the Atlanta Falcons lined up on the opposing 45-yard-line against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime of a 30-30 thriller on Thursday Night Football, it felt like two heavyweight boxers entering the 15th round of a brutal brawl.
Atlanta took the opening kickoff and delivered an early right hook with a touchdown before the Bucs took the ensuing drive and used it to deliver an effective counterpunch, kicking off a first half where their combinations landed and the Falcons were knocked to the ropes before the halftime bell saved them and they were able to resume the fight with major adjustments adjustments.