Tampa Bay edged Atlanta 23-20 on the road to open the 2025 season, winning a tight NFC South game without star tackle Tristan Wirfs. Bucky Irving’s yards-after-catch skills and a mobile quarterback powered a balanced Bucs attack. Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. led a late push that fell short. Both teams battled offensive line absences, hinting at a tense divisional race ahead.
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