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Early spark sends Falcons past Bucs 56-14
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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael (36) celebrates his touchdown on an interception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday in Atlanta. - photo by David Goldman
ATLANTA — Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and high-stepping Devin Hester led the Atlanta Falcons to one of the biggest wins in franchise history. Ryan threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns, Jones hauled in nine passes for 161 yards and a couple of scores, and Hester set an NFL record with his 20th return for a TD as the Falcons routed the hapless Tampa Bay Buccaneers 56-14 on Thursday night. The Falcons (2-1) led 35-0 before the Buccaneers (0-3) picked up a first down.
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