Pitts' 3 TDs Lead Falcons to 30-28 Win Over Bucs

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts delivered a career-best performance on Thursday night, catching 11 passes for 162 yards and three touchdowns in a 30-28 upset victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The 25-year-old's explosive output propelled Atlanta to its first win in three weeks and kept playoff hopes alive in a crucial Week 15 matchup.

Pitts, who entered the game questionable with a knee injury that limited his practice all week, showed no signs of discomfort. He hauled in two touchdowns in the second quarter on short red-zone passes from quarterback Kirk Cousins, covering 8 and 17 yards, to give the Falcons an early lead. His third score, a 7-yard grab in the fourth quarter, capped a 10-play drive set up by an interception from cornerback Dee Alford at the Atlanta 33-yard line. The Falcons trailed 28-26 after a failed two-point conversion attempt, but Pitts' efforts kept them in contention. Atlanta sealed the win with a late field goal, overcoming 18 penalties for 115 yards and a turnover that included a fumble recovered by offensive lineman Ryan Neuzil after it was punched out of wide receiver Darnell Mooney's hands.