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Kirk Cousins, Kyle Pitts connect for 36-yard Falcons TD

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TAMPA -- The Atlanta Falcons had a recovered fumble and a big fourth-down conversion for a touchdown in the opening minutes of their game Sunday against the division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins lofted a pass over the defense to tight end Kyle Pitts on fourth down for a 36-yard touchdown with 12:52 left in the first quarter. A flag was down on the play, but it was defensive holding on the Bucs, and the Falcons declined. The Falcons took a 7-0 lead with a Younghoe Koo extra point.