Ryan throws for 4 TDs to lead Falcons over Bucs 43-28
TAMPA, Fla. — About 100 Atlanta Falcons fans lingered in the stands at Raymond James Stadium, chanting “MVP! MVP! MYP!” as Matt Ryan returned to the field for post-game interviews.
The NFL’s passing yardage leader was nearly flawless again Thursday night, throwing for 344 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions to help the NFC South leaders tighten their grip on first place with a 43-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“He had a real locked-in look about him,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said. “Matt’s really been on point with where to go with the ball.”
Julio Jones had eight receptions for 111 yards and a TD as the Falcons (6-3) avenged a 31-24 season-opening loss to the Bucs (3-5) in Atlanta. Tampa Bay has dropped two straight on the heels of a three-game winning streak that got them back in the division race.