LIVE BLOG: Falcons win over Bucs 24-21

ATLANTA — The Falcons beat the Buccaneers Monday night in Tampa to continue their run towards the NFC playoffs.

Currently, the Falcons hold the final wild-card spot in the NFC playoffs after Seattle lost to Jacksonville. Atlanta also owns the tiebreaker over Detroit, Green Bay and Dallas.

Monday night, the Falcons took care of a Buccaneers' team who was looking to spoil their playoff hopes.

11:34 p.m.

Field goal attempt by Bucs is no good. Falcons win 24-21

11:32 p.m.

Bucs in Falcons territory after quick throw to Martino. Bucs at the 47 with 0:25 left.

11:31 p.m.

Humphries returns punt near the 30. 1:00 left.

11:30 p.m.

Bucs with a huge sack by Clinton McDonald. Falcons will punt to Bucs.

11:25 p.m.

Bucs use their last time out with 2:19 left. Sets up a run play on second and 9.

11:19 p.m.

Winston hits wide-open Adam Humphries for the touchdown. Bucs now trail 24-21.

11:18 p.m.

Bucs have first down at Atlanta 17, 4:16 left

11:08 p.m. 

Devonte Freeman scores touchdown after a huge run. Extra point made. Score now 24-14.

11:06 p.m.

Bucs call a timeout with 8:46 left in the 4th

11:03 p.m.

Ryan throws to Freeman for first down at Falcons 31

11:00 p.m.

Falcons have the ball at their 13, 13:21 to play.

10:54 p.m.

Winston throws to Cam Brate for a first down and 13-yard gain.

10:53 p.m.

Third quarters comes to an end with Falcons maintaining lead over Bucs, 17-14

10:51 p.m.

Winston scrambles for 13-yard gain to the Bucs' 36.

10:48 p.m.

On 3rd & 10, Matt Bryant attempts field goal but is blocked by Bucs.

10:46 p.m.

Matt Ryan runs to a first down at the Bucs' 15.

10:38 p.m.

Adarius Glanton down on the field after collision in backfield. Appears to have a leg injury.

10:37 p.m.

First down for Falcons

10:36 p.m.

Matt Ryan’s deep shot attempt to Julio Jones was incomplete. 3rd & 1.

10:29 p.m.

Jameis Winston to Mike Evans for 42-yard touchdown. No flag, Bucs cut Falcons lead to 17-13. They make the extra point, with the Falcons still leading 17-14

10:22 p.m.

Bucs say safety T.J. Ward, who suffered a concussion against Falcons three weeks ago, is being evaluated for a concussion. DeSean Jackson has an ankle injury, return is doubtful.

10:19 p.m.

Vic Beasley takes down Jameis! Bucs forced to punt it away.

10:15 p.m.

Mike Evans, flagged for offensive pass interference.

10:13 p.m.

Falcons kick off to Bucs to open second half.

9:58 p.m.

Falcons lead Buccaneers 17-7 at the end of the first half

9:56 p.m. 

Falcons incomplete on third down. Lining up to punt from Bucs' 44 with 0:32 left in half.

9:54 p.m.

Falcons get a 21-yard gain to their 48, with 0:49 left in half.

9:51 p.m.

Defense forces a punt. Ball at Falcons 15

9:47 p.m. 

2 minute warning given for first half of game. Bucs say guard J.R. Sweezy is out for the rest of the game. Joe Hawley is in at center and Evan Smith in at right guard. O.J. Howard is out for rest of the game with ankle injury.

9:42 p.m.

Matt Bryant kicks a 57-yard field goal to push Falcons to 17-7 lead with 3:12 left in half

9:38 p.m.

28 yard toss and catch from Ryan to Jones.

9:34 p.m.

Barber fumbles ball inside the 5-yard line -- First down called

9:33 p.m.

Winston passes to Antony Auclair for 14-yard gain to the Falcons' 18

9:30 p.m.

Bucs throw to Alan Cross for 23 yards and third-down conversion. Now at Falcons' 32.

9:24 p.m.

After challenge from Falcons, Sims is found down by contact close to line of scrimmage, 15-yard penalty still counts

9:26 p.m.

Bucs TE O.J. Howard has an ankle injury. His return is questionable.

9:23 p.m.

Falcons Deion Jones and Grady Jarrett missed tackles on the screen play. Falcons challenging that runner was down by contact off Deion's hit.

9:22 p.m.

Bucs get a 32-yard gain plus another 15 yards for a late hit on Falcons. Bucs at the Falcons' 41.

9:20 p.m.

Long pass to Mike Evans. Flagged for offensive pass interference.

9:15 p.m.

Extra point is good. Falcons now lead 14-7.

9:14 p.m.

TOUCHDOWN Falcons! Freeman fumbled ball at goal line, but Toilolo recovered in end zone.

9:13 p.m.

Julio Jones runs ball first down on third and 7, first and goal at the 4 after 15-yard gain.

9:12 p.m.

Bucs CB Ryan Smith is being evaluated for a concussion.

9:09 p.m.

Ryan passes to Devonta Freeman, who goes for 29 yards. Falcons are at the Bucs' 22 as first quarter ends.

9:03 p.m. 

Field goal is good, score tied up 7-7

9:01 p.m.

Touchdown Buccaneers. Jameis Winston 30-yard score to rookie TE O.J. Howard.

9:00 p.m.

Winston hits DeSean Jackson for 11-yard gain. Third and 1 at Falcons' 30.

8:58 p.m.

Barber runs for first down after contact on third and 2

8:56 p.m.

Ricardo Allen flagged 15 yards for hitting defenseless receiver. Bucs get first down at their 46.

8:55 p.m.

Brate take a hit as Winston throws the ball ahead. Flag coming for hit from Falcons

8:50 p.m.

Field goal is good. Score 7-0 with Atlanta leading

8:49 p.m.

TOUCHDOWN! Matt Ryan converts on third and goal with 6-yard touchdown to Justin Hardy.

8:48 p.m.

Falcons convert with dumpoff to Devonta Freeman. Atlanta at first and goal at the 6

8:46 p.m.

Julio Jones with an 8 yards catch, with Robert McClain in coverage. Second and 12 for Falcons.

8:45 p.m.

Falcons back up to first-and-20 at the Bucs' 34

8:44 p.m.

Falcons go no huddle to attack secondary with pass to Justin Hardy.

8:36 p.m.

Falcons and Bucs both go 3 and out on their opening drives.

8:30 p.m.

Atlanta receives opening kick.

8:00 p.m.

Lots of energy on the field tonight ahead the game.

7:40 p.m.

Time to Rise Up, Falcons fans!

7:30 p.m. 

Here we go boys!

7:00 p.m.

Falcons release inactive list for tonight's game.

6:50 p.m.

Falcons are on the field preparing for tonight's game.

6:00 p.m.

Just two and half hours til game time.

5:30 p.m. 

Falcons in Tampa getting ready for the big game

5:20 p.m.

5:15 p.m.

Channel 2's Anthony Amey is in Tampa for the big game. Follow him tonight on Twitter for LIVE updates.

Sunday

The Falcons arrived in Tampa.

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