Article updated: 11/25/2012 3:59 PM

Falcons overcome mistakes to edge Buccaneers

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback E.J. Biggers hits Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, forcing a fumble during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game in Tampa, Fla.

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The Atlanta Falcons stumbled into a hole, only to find a way to escape again. Matt Ryan threw for 353 yards and overcame two critical turnovers by leading another late touchdown drive to rally the Falcons to a 24-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.