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Bucs vs. Falcons Photos Through the Years

View historical photos from previous Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchups.

Game 4: Quarterback Doug Williams (#12) hands off to fullback Jimmy DuBose (#35) as the Bucs defeated the Atlanta Falcons 14-9 at Tampa Stadium (9/24/1978)
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Game 4: Quarterback Doug Williams (#12) hands off to fullback Jimmy DuBose (#35) as the Bucs defeated the Atlanta Falcons 14-9 at Tampa Stadium (9/24/1978)

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Preseason Game 4: Safety Neal Colzie hits Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (#10) as the Bucs beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/3/1982)
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Preseason Game 4: Safety Neal Colzie hits Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski (#10) as the Bucs beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/3/1982)

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Game 15: Running back James Wilder (#32) runs with the ball as the Bucs defeat the Atlanta Falcons 23-6 at Tampa Stadium. (12/9/1984).
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Game 15: Running back James Wilder (#32) runs with the ball as the Bucs defeat the Atlanta Falcons 23-6 at Tampa Stadium. (12/9/1984).

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Preseason Game 4: Tight end Jimmie Giles (#88) runs with the ball as the Bucs beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/3/1982)
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Preseason Game 4: Tight end Jimmie Giles (#88) runs with the ball as the Bucs beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/3/1982)

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Preseason Game 4: A full moon shines as the Bucs beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/3/1982)
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Preseason Game 4: A full moon shines as the Bucs beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-0 at Tampa Stadium. (9/3/1982)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

William Garrow
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Kicker Martin Gramatica #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Kicker Martin Gramatica #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

William Garrow
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by William Garrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

William Garrow
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gets set against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 and Cornerback Brian Kelly #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 and Cornerback Brian Kelly #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a tackle against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Cornerback Donnie Abraham #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by J. Patrick Skipper/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Cornerback Donnie Abraham #21 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 21, 1999 in Tampa, FL. Buccaneers won 19-10. (photo by J. Patrick Skipper/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J. Patrick Skipper
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 22: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on October 22, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 21-24. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 22: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on October 22, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 21-24. (photo by Marty Morrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Marty Morrow
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 22: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on October 22, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 21-24 (photo by Marty Marrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 22: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on October 22, 1995 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 21-24 (photo by Marty Marrow/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Marty Marrow
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: The defense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers line up during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Fulton County Stadium on November 27, 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 10-17. (Photo by Bob & Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: The defense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers line up during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Fulton County Stadium on November 27, 1988 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 10-17. (Photo by Bob & Sylvia Allen/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Bob & Sylvia Allen
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 6: Center Steve Wilson #50 and the offensive line of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare for a snap against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on December 6, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-23. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 6: Center Steve Wilson #50 and the offensive line of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers prepare for a snap against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on December 6, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-23. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 6: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes the ball against the Atlanta Falcons while Running back James Wilder #32 blocks Falcons player at Tampa Stadium on December 6, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-23. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 6: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers passes the ball against the Atlanta Falcons while Running back James Wilder #32 blocks Falcons player at Tampa Stadium on December 6, 1981 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-23. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on September 24, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 14-9. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 24: Quarterback Doug Williams #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Stadium on September 24, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 14-9. (photo by Allen's Studio/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Allen's Studio
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Cornerback Mike Jenkins #24 after stripping and recovering a fumble during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 1, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Cornerback Mike Jenkins #24 after stripping and recovering a fumble during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 1, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May/© 2015 Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 1, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Kwon Alexander #58 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 1, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 1, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 1: Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 1, 2015, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 18: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 18, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 56-14. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 18: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a touchdown pass during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 18, 2014, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 56-14. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Micheal Spurlock #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kick 90 yards for a touchdown during the 1st quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The return was the first for a touchdown in the 31-year history of the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay won the game 37-3. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Wide receiver Micheal Spurlock #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kick 90 yards for a touchdown during the 1st quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The return was the first for a touchdown in the 31-year history of the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay won the game 37-3. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Jason Parkhurst/© 2007 Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-23. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Wide Receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-23. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running Back Doug Martin #22, Tackle Jamon Meredith #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-23. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running Back Doug Martin #22, Tackle Jamon Meredith #79 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-23. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-23. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-23. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running Back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-23. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 25: Running Back Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on November 25, 2012, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 24-23. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Linebacker Mason Foster #59, Defensive End Adrian Clayborn #94 and Defensive Tackle Roy Miller #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a sack during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Linebacker Mason Foster #59, Defensive End Adrian Clayborn #94 and Defensive Tackle Roy Miller #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a sack during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive Lineman Michael Bennett #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Defensive Lineman Michael Bennett #71 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5, Running Back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5, Running Back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2011, in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 16-13. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Mike Carlson/© 2011 Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DECEMBER 5, 2010, TAMPA, FL : Running Back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a touchdown pass during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-24. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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DECEMBER 5, 2010, TAMPA, FL : Running Back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a touchdown pass during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-24. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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DECEMBER 5, 2010, TAMPA, FL : Offensive Line Jeremy Zuttah #76, Center Ted Larsen #62, Wide Receiver Mike Williams #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-24. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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DECEMBER 5, 2010, TAMPA, FL : Offensive Line Jeremy Zuttah #76, Center Ted Larsen #62, Wide Receiver Mike Williams #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-24. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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DECEMBER 5, 2010, TAMPA, FL : Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finds room to run during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-24. (photo by Chip Litherland/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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DECEMBER 5, 2010, TAMPA, FL : Running Back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finds room to run during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-24. (photo by Chip Litherland/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Chip Litherland
NOVEMBER 7, 2010, ATLANTA, GA : Wide Receiver Mike Williams #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 27-21. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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NOVEMBER 7, 2010, ATLANTA, GA : Wide Receiver Mike Williams #19 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 27-21. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010, ATLANTA, GA : Wide Receiver Michael Spurlock #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 27-21. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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NOVEMBER 7, 2010, ATLANTA, GA : Wide Receiver Michael Spurlock #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 27-21. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Jason Parkhurst
NOVEMBER 7, 2010, ATLANTA, GA : Wide Receiver Michael Spurlock #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 27-21. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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NOVEMBER 7, 2010, ATLANTA, GA : Wide Receiver Michael Spurlock #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 27-21. (photo by Jason Parkhurst/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Jason Parkhurst
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 14: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 13-10 in OT. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 14: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 13-10 in OT. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 14, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-9. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 14, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-9. (photo by Mike Carlson/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 14, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-9. (photo by J. Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on September 14, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 24-9. (photo by J. Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Safety Jermaine Phillips #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 after intercepting a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 37-3 and clinched the 2007 NFC South Division Championship. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Safety Jermaine Phillips #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 after intercepting a pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 37-3 and clinched the 2007 NFC South Division Championship. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Defensive end Gaines Adams #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forces a fumble against quarterback Chris Redman #8 of the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 37-3 and clinched the 2007 NFC South Division Championship. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Defensive end Gaines Adams #90 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forces a fumble against quarterback Chris Redman #8 of the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 37-3 and clinched the 2007 NFC South Division Championship. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts the ball for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 37- 3. (photo by Kim Klement/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts the ball for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 37- 3. (photo by Kim Klement/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Running back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 37- 3. (photo by Kim Klement/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 16: Running back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 37- 3. (photo by Kim Klement/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Kim Klement/(C) 2007 Kim Klement/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 of Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass off quarterback Byron Leftwich #4 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 31-7. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 of Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a pass off quarterback Byron Leftwich #4 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 31-7. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul Abell/(C) 2007 Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 of Tampa Bay Buccaneers works to get by quarterback Byron Leftwich #4 of the Atlanta Falcons after intercepting his pass during the second half at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 31-7. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive tackle Chris Hovan #95 of Tampa Bay Buccaneers works to get by quarterback Byron Leftwich #4 of the Atlanta Falcons after intercepting his pass during the second half at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 31-7. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul Abell/(C) 2007 Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 31-7. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Cornerback Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 31-7. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul Abell/(C) 2007 Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 31-7. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 31-7. (photo by Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Paul Abell/(C) 2007 Paul Abell/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Running back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Running back Earnest Graham #34 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May/(C) 2007 Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive end Greg White #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Quarterback Byron Leftwich #4 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive end Greg White #91 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sacks Quarterback Byron Leftwich #4 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May/(C) 2007 Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 18: Linebacker Barrett Ruud #51 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates an interception against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 18, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May/(C) 2007 Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 10: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 10, 2006 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 6-17. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 10: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 10, 2006 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 6-17. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 10: of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 10, 2006 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 6-17. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 10: of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 10, 2006 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 6-17. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 3-14. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 3-14. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 3-14. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 3-14. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 3-14. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on September 17, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 3-14. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Players of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers block against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 30-27. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Players of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers block against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 30-27. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 and Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 30-27. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 and Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 30-27. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Defensive end Dewayne White #90 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 30-27. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Defensive end Dewayne White #90 and teammates of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 30-27. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 30-27. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Running back Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 30-27. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Defensive end Dewayne White #90 and Linebacker Ian Gold #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a safety against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Morgan Stailey/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Defensive end Dewayne White #90 and Linebacker Ian Gold #52 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate a safety against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Morgan Stailey/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Morgan Stailey
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lines up against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Morgan Stailey/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lines up against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Morgan Stailey/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Morgan Stailey
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Wide receiver Michael Clayton #80 after scoring a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates with Wide receiver Michael Clayton #80 after scoring a touchdown during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Cornerback Brian Kelly #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Cornerback Brian Kelly #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forces a fumble against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forces a fumble against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by David Hall/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by David Hall/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

David Hall
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by David Hall/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Wide receiver Joey Galloway #84 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs after a catch against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by David Hall/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

David Hall
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Charles Sonnenblick
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 5: Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 5, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 27-0. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Charles Sonnenblick
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 14: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 14, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 14-24. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 14: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 14, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 14-24. (photo by Matt May/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Matt May
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 14: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stiff arms Linebacker Keith Brooking #56 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 14, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 14-24. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 14: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stiff arms Linebacker Keith Brooking #56 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 14, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers lost 14-24. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 20: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 and Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 and Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 20, 2003 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-30. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 20: Linebacker Shelton Quarles #53 and Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 and Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 20, 2003 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers lost 28-30. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Tom Wagner
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers makes a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by Tom Wagner/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Tom Wagner
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in action against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Safety John Lynch #47 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Fullback Mike Alstott #40 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Charles Sonnenblick
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 and Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 and Linebacker Derrick Brooks #55 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Charles Sonnenblick
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 21, 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The Buccaneers won 31-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Charles Sonnenblick
TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 8: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 and defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk on the field with quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 34-10. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 8: Defensive tackle Warren Sapp #99 and defensive end Simeon Rice #97 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talk on the field with quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 34-10. (photo by J Meric/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

J Meric
TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 8: Wide receiver Joe Jurevicius #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receives a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 34-10. (photo by Jim Enos/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 8: Wide receiver Joe Jurevicius #83 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers receives a touchdown pass against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 34-10. (photo by Jim Enos/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Jim Enos
TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 8: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 34-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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TAMPA, FL- DECEMBER 8: Running back Michael Pittman #32 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2002 in Tampa, Florida. Buccaneers won 34-10. (photo by Charles Sonnenblick/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Charles Sonnenblick
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 5: Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 5, 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 27-14. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 5: Defensive Tackle Warren Sapp #99 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 5, 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Buccaneers won 27-14. (photo by Robbie Roberts/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Robbie Roberts
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 20, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-27. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 20, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-27. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 20, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and Center Ryan Jensen #66 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-27. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 20, 2020 - Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and Center Ryan Jensen #66 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Buccaneers won the game, 31-27. Photo By Tori Richman/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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