Final / OT · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 15 · Georgia Dome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13–10 at home at Georgia Dome in overtime in Week 15 of the 2008 regular season on December 14, 2008. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of Week 15 to need overtime.
The result moved the Falcons to 9–5 and dropped the Buccaneers to 9–5. The Buccaneers finished 2008 at 9–7 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2008 at 11–5 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 24–9 on September 14, 2008. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 20–17 on November 29, 2009. The teams split their two 2008 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Buccaneers lead the series 11–5 after meeting No. 16 since 1999 Full series history
Atlanta's left tackle is expected to play through a groin injury on Sunday night, and Baltimore's two questionable starters should join him on the field.
Dallas spent its long break after Thursday's 24–16 home defeat reviewing all three phases. The owner says nobody is being fired before the October 18 trip to Green Bay.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
