Michael Turner had a big day, paving the way to a blowout win for the Falcons over the Buccaneers, 45-24, at home.
Chris Redman didn't find the end zone and came away 7 for 12 for only 71 yards and one pick. In comparison, Josh Freeman went 31 of 45 with 274 yards passing, two touchdowns, three picks and one fumble for the Buccaneers.
Turner was a standout player for the Falcons, rushing for 172 yards on 17 attempts with two touchdowns. In the second quarter, he got loose for an 81-yard score. Julio Jones was a weapon for the offense, catching four passes for 76 yards with two touchdowns.
The Atlanta defensive unit led the way to a victory, allowing 35 yards rushing and 259 passing, returning one interception for touchdown. They got to Freeman for two sacks.
Buccaneers wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe gave a standout effort with 53 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Kellen Winslow also had a good game with 56 receiving yards.
| Buccaneers Passing Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int |
| C- | 71 | J. Freeman | 31 | 45 | 259 | 2 | 3 |
| Falcons Passing Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int |
| - | - | M. Ryan | 6 | 9 | 106 | 2 | 0 |
| - | - | C. Redman | 7 | 12 | 71 | 0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers Rushing Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| C- | 71 | J. Freeman | QB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 |
| D+ | 69 | L. Blount | RB | 6 | 12 | 2.0 | 0 |
| - | - | J. Johnson | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Falcons Rushing Leaders |
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| Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| A+ | 100 | M. Turner | RB | 17 | 172 | 10.1 | 2 |
| C+ | 77 | J. Snelling | RB | 9 | 50 | 5.6 | 0 |
| D+ | 68 | J. Rodgers | RB | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 1 |
| Buccaneers Receiving Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| B | 82 | P. Parker | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 0 |
| A- | 92 | K. Winslow | TE | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 0 |
| A+ | 98 | D. Briscoe | WR | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 2 |
| Falcons Receiving Leaders |
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| Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| A+ | 100 | J. Jones | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 2 |
| C+ | 80 | R. White | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 |
| D | 63 | E. Weems | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 |
