Final · Kickoff
2006 Regular season · Week 2 · Georgia Dome
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The Atlanta Falcons beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–3 at home at Georgia Dome in Week 2 of the 2006 regular season on September 17, 2006.
The result moved the Falcons to 2–0 and dropped the Buccaneers to 0–2. The Buccaneers finished 2006 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs. The Falcons finished 2006 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 27–24 on December 24, 2005. When they met again, the Atlanta Falcons won 17–6 on December 10, 2006.
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 8–3 after meeting No. 11 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.
