NFL roundup: Falcons beat Bucs, put stranglehold on NFC South

By The Associated Press

Created: Monday, November 26, 2012 1:15 a.m. CDT

Matt Ryan threw for 353 yards and the Atlanta Falcons scored a 24-23 victory over the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay, Fla.

Ryan teamed with Julio Jones on an 80-yard TD in the third quarter, but the NFC South leaders found themselves trailing 23-17 after the Bucs marched for a touchdown, then forced a fumble by Ryan to set up a field goal.

Michael Turner’s 1-yard TD run put Atlanta ahead for good with 7:55 left. Connor Barth missed a 56-yard goal for Tampa Bay (6-5) in the closing minutes. The win let the Falcons (10-1) keep pace with Houston for the NFL’s best record.

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