The Buccaneers dominated this game in every phase and it showed on the scoreboard.  Reserve WR Martin Spurlock made Bucs history as he became the first Buc to every run back a kickoff for a TD (90-yarder).  Jeff Garcia completed 15 of 25 passes for 109 yards with 1 TD pass and 1 interception.  Ernest Graham led the Bucs in rushing with 79 yards on 22 carries (3.6 ypc) with a TD run and he also caught 5 passes for 40 yards (8.0 avg).  Michael Bennett also got some game action and he played well as he carried the ball 9 times for 63 yards (7.0 ypc).  Michael Pittman also played well as he carried the ball 13 times for 50 yards (3.8 ypc) and he also caught 3 passes for 20 yards (6.7 avg).  The Bucs finished up with 190 yards rushing on 48 carries (4.0 ypc) and they also completed 15 of 25 passes for 95 yards.

The Defense was led by LB Barrett Ruud (8 tackles) and Ronde Barber (1 tackle, 29-yard interception return for a TD).  The Falcons only had possession of the football for an amazing 17:01 of this football game!  The Falcons finished up with 106 yards rushing on 20 carries (5.3 ypc) and they completed 4 of 15 passes for 27 yards.

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