Fontenot has made some good draft picks, including running back Bijan Robinson, and wide receiver Drake London. However, some others have not panned out, and the Falcons defense has been an issue during his tenure, ranking no better than 18th in scoring since 2021.

Amid another lost season for the Falcons, Kirk Cousins delivered a night he and his team won't soon forget. Atlanta rallied from 14 points down in the fourth quarter for a stunning 29-28 win over the Buccaneers. Zane Gonzalez nailed a 43-yard field goal as time expired to cap an incredible rally.

The Atlanta Falcons have rallied for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr., and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reeling after giving up a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night to drop a second straight game within the division.

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-28 with a field goal on the final play. Tampa Bay's loss dropped them from first place in the NFC South, allowing the Carolina Panthers to take the top spot. Several Falcons players, including Kyle Pitts and Kirk Cousins, had career-best or season-best performances.

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The Falcons were down 14 points in the fourth quarter Thursday but came back to beat the Bucs 29-28 with the help of some unlikely heroes.