Home, not sweet home: Falcons keep losing in A-T-L
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 05, 2021 02:07 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs in the end zone against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs in the end zone against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 05, 2021 02:07 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dec. 05, 2021 03:03 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. Brate scored on the play. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (84) makes the catch against Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. Brate scored on the play. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dec. 05, 2021 01:41 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) hits Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) hits Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dec. 05, 2021 03:03 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons Owner watches play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons Owner watches play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 05, 2021 04:01 PM EST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dec. 05, 2021 02:20 PM EST
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Dec. 05, 2021 01:31 PM EST