Falcons-Buccaneers: Tampa Bay Fails To Launch in Season Finale

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Published: January 3, 2010

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... end for the Buccaneers? Could they possibly finish with three straight wins?

The Atlanta Falcons said "NO" with an exclamation point.

There was little firepower from the Buccaneers in chilly Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Almost none came in the first 30 minutes that sent them stumbling to a 20-10 season-ending loss to the Falcons.

There was no carryover from the marvelous play in New Orleans a week ago.

Sure, it started out right for those Bucs. An Atlanta fumble on the opening kickoff led to a field goal and a 3-0 lead, but that was the extent of the good news in that first half.

Thirty minutes and 52 total yards of offense later, the Bucs trailed 10-3 at the half.

This team showed it has made huge improvements from the season's first half. Instead of getting blown out, Raheem Morris' guys worked themselves back into the mix and tied it up with less than 12 minutes left in the game.

Then it was an old problem that resurfaced and d...

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Falcons-Buccaneers: Tampa Bay Fails To Launch in Season Finale

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: January 3, 2010

commentComment        

... end for the Buccaneers? Could they possibly finish with three straight wins?

The Atlanta Falcons said "NO" with an exclamation point.

There was little firepower from the Buccaneers in chilly Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Almost none came in the first 30 minutes that sent them stumbling to a 20-10 season-ending loss to the Falcons.

There was no carryover from the marvelous play in New Orleans a week ago.

Sure, it started out right for those Bucs. An Atlanta fumble on the opening kickoff led to a field goal and a 3-0 lead, but that was the extent of the good news in that first half.

Thirty minutes and 52 total yards of offense later, the Bucs trailed 10-3 at the half.

This team showed it has made huge improvements from the season's first half. Instead of getting blown out, Raheem Morris' guys worked themselves back into the mix and tied it up with less than 12 minutes left in the game.

Then it was an old problem that resurfaced and d...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


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