After the closing to within three points, the Falcons gave up 20 unanswered points to the defending Super Bowl champions and were routed, 48-25, on Sunday in Tampa Bay. Tom Brady tossed five touchdown passes and improve to 9-0 in games played against the Falcons. Matt Ryan, who tossed two pick-sixes, dropped to 0-6 in games against Brady. The defense showed a hint of a pass rush and the offense had problems in short-yardage situations against the Bucs' stout defensive front.

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