The Atlanta Falcons came into their rematch against the Tamp Bay Buccaneers with the expectation that Kirk Cousins and the offense needed to prepare for another shootout, and that is exactly what has manifested in their Week 8 matinee. Kyle Pitts has been the biggest benefactor of this offensive explosion.
Pitts already has caught two passes for 85 yards, both of which were touchdowns. However, his second score was nearly a boneheaded mistake that would have ranked right up there with some of the goofiest mistakes in recent Falcons history. Luckily, fate (and the officials) were on Atlanta’s side.
The Falcons tied their matchup against Tampa Bay at 14-14 (and later extended their lead) after Pitts was on the receiving end of a 49-yard touchdown. However, Pitts had the ball knocked out of his hands right when he was on the goal like by Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr…