Surely it was a bit much to ask.
With good tidings and cheer, could it all come to a robust end for the Buccaneers? Could they possibly finish with three straight wins?
The Atlanta Falcons said "NO" with an exclamation point.
There was little firepower from the Buccaneers in chilly Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. Almost none came in the first 30 minutes that sent them stumbling to a 20-10 season-ending loss to the Falcons.
There was no carryover from the marvelous play in New Orleans a week ago.
Sure, it started out right for those Bucs. An Atlanta fumble on the opening kickoff led to a field goal and a 3-0 lead, but that was the extent of the good news in that first half.
Thirty minutes and 52 total yards of offense later, the Bucs trailed 10-3 at the half.
This team showed it has made h ...
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Falcons-Buccaneers: Tampa Bay Fails To Launch in Season Finale
Posted: 3rd January 2010 by Tom Edrington in NFLComments Off on Falcons-Buccaneers: Tampa Bay Fails To Launch in Season Finale