5 Key Takeaways from Bucs vs. Falcons

1. Defense continues their takeaway success.The Buccaneers defense has consistently taken the ball away all season. With the Buccaneers within one score of the Falcons in the fourth quarter following a Tampa Bay touchdown, rookie linebacker Kendell Beckwith forced a fumble from Falcons’ running back Terron Ward that was recovered by cornerback Brent Grimes and ran back to the Tampa Bay 42-yard line. It gave the Buccaneers the chance they needed to tie up the game, but the offense couldn’t capitalize. Since 2016, Tampa Bay has the most forced fumbles (28) and most fumble recoveries (22) in the league. They also rank second in overall takeaways in that time span with 49. 2. Offense still effective at spreading the ball around to multiple receivers.

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