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Falcons Secure Thrilling 27-24 OT Victory Against Buccaneers on TNF

Oct 4, 2024, 03:34 AM

The Atlanta Falcons secured a thrilling victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime on Thursday Night Football (TNF). The game concluded with a dramatic 45-yard touchdown catch and run by KhaDarel Hodge. This walk-off touchdown, which came after the Falcons spiked the ball with a second left in regulation, was pivotal in the 27-24 win. Quarterback Kirk Cousins played a crucial role in the victory, leading the team to a comeback. The Falcons covered the spread of -2.5 and the game went over the total points line of 43.5. Additionally, the Falcons' moneyline (ML) was -145. Hodge, who was carried off the field by his teammates, described the moment as the highlight of his life, saying, 'They put me in for one play and I take it to the crib for the win. It’s like a movie.'