Too many missed tackles lead to big missed opportunity for Bucs in 36-30 OT loss to Falcons

By CHARLES ODUM The Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge (12) outrusn Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt (52) to the endzone to score the game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during overtime in an NFL football game Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Bazemore]

ATLANTA (AP) — Tampa Bay gave up 509 yards passing and four touchdowns to Kirk Cousins, including a 45-yard touchdown strike to KhaDarel Hodge in overtime that gave Atlanta a 36-30 victory. As was the case on far too many plays for Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles, a missed tackle allowed the Falcons to turn a short gain into the decisive touchdown. Tampa Bay cornerback Zyon McCollum made a play for the ball as Hodge made a catch only 5 yards downfield, but McCollum’s whiff left Hodge with open field for the winning play.

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