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Devonta Freeman's Huge Night Helps Falcons Sneak by Jameis Winston, Buccaneers

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The Atlanta Falcons earned an important 24-21 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Matt Ryan was 17-of-31 for 212 yards and a touchdown, while Devonta Freeman ran for 126 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.

With the victory, the Falcons moved to 9-5 and extended their lead over the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys to one game for the final wild-card spot in the NFC. Atlanta is one more win away from clinching a playoff berth.