Bucs Lead Falcons 24-17 in High-Scoring First Half Showdown

by Nicholas Edwards · 03/10/2024

Tampa Bay Buccaneers take a 24-17 lead over the Atlanta Falcons at halftime in a high-octane clash. Both teams combine for nearly 500 yards of offense in the first half.

BollywoodFever: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons have been locked in a back-and-forth battle, with the Bucs holding a 24-17 lead at halftime. The first half featured nearly 500 yards of combined offense, as both teams showcased their offensive firepower.

Atlanta quarterback Kirk Cousins led an impressive opening drive, marching the Falcons 70 yards in just seven plays, capped by a touchdown pass to Drake London. However, Tampa Bay quickly responded with a 63-yard drive of their own, with Baker Mayfield finding Mike Evans for a two-yard score to tie the game at 7-7.

A missed field goal by Younghoe Koo kept the game tied, and the Bucs capitalized with a 53-yard Cade McLaughlin field goal to take a 10-7 lead. Cousins then connected with Darnell Mooney for a 24-yard touchdown, putting Atlanta back on top 14-10.

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs struck again after a strong kickoff return by Sean Tucker, allowing Mayfield to connect with Mike Evans for the duo’s second touchdown of the day — the 100th touchdown catch of Evans’ career.

Another field goal by Koo tied the game at 17, but Tampa Bay regained the lead with a 56-yard run by Rachaad White, setting up Mayfield’s third touchdown pass of the half to Sterling Shepard, giving the Bucs a 24-17 advantage.

A Logan Hall sack thwarted a late Falcons drive, allowing Tampa Bay to maintain their seven-point lead going into halftime. The Bucs will get the ball to start the second half in what has been a thrilling, back-and-forth contest.

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