The Atlanta Falcons secured a narrow 31-26 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with standout performances from 2023 second-team All-Pro safety Jessie Bates, who forced a fumble and made an interception.

This win propelled the Falcons into first place in the NFC South, giving them the tiebreaker advantage over the Buccaneers after sweeping the season series.

Bates' contributions were crucial, as he set the tone early and helped the Falcons dominate the turnover battle 3-0.