The Falcons have embraced the role of spoiler after being eliminated from playoff contention. They secured a thrilling 29-28 victory over the Buccaneers on Thursday night with a last-second 43-yard field goal by Zane Gonzalez.

The Buccaneers fell to 7-7, a half-game behind the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South. It has been a tough time for Cousins, who was benched last season and lost his job. He got it back due to a season-ending knee injury to Penix. He had been written off at age 37. But for one night at least, the Falcons looked smart for keeping him on the roster.

Cousins threw three touchdown passes to Kyle Pitts Sr., and Zane Gonzalez kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired to complete the Atlanta Falcons' rally for a 29-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night.

The Bucs were able to get the job done in Week 1, but their Week 2 matchup with the Falcons is even more important than the season-opener against Dallas. That's because this is a divisional matchup. These games go a long, long way in determining playoff ...

Tonight on Thursday Night Football, the Atlanta Falcons play the Tampa bay Buccaneers. Here's how to watch all the action on the field.

If the Panthers can beat the Saints on Sunday, they would be positioned to clinch the NFC South the following week against the Buccaneers.