The Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 28-22, with a game-winning defensive touchdown on the first play of overtime at Raymond James Stadium to close out the 2019 season. Deion Jones' picked off Jameis Winston and ran it 27 yards to the end zone, marking the defense's first touchdown of the season.
The pick-six marked Jones' fourth of his career as he is the only player in the NFL with four interception touchdowns since 2016. The four-year pro was also involved in an earlier turnover on his first play of the game when Jacob Tuioti-Mariner forced a fumble of the Buccaneers' Ronald Jones that was recovered by Jones at Tampa Bay's 29. The turnover resulted in a 29-yard field goal by Younghoe Koo.
Koo, who joined the Atlanta Falcons during their bye in Week 9, finished the day 5-for-5 on field goals, the first time a Falcons kicker has made five field goals in a game since 2017. Since Week 10, Koo has made 23 field goals, converted two onside kicks and added 15 extra points, for 84 total points, the most by any kicker in that span.
Matt Ryan converted 30-of-51 passes for 313 yards, including one touchdown, for a 83.2 QB rating. On Atlanta's first possession, Ryan threw a 35-yard TD pass to Ty Sambrailo marking the 45th receiver the 12-year pro has thrown a TD pass to in his career. Sambrailo is the third offensive lineman in the NFL to record a TD catch this season and his 35-yard score is the longest touchdown reception by an offensive lineman since 1970. In 2019, Ryan finished the season with 11 300-yard games, tied for the third-most games in a single season in NFL history with Tom Brady (2011) and Jameis Winston (2019).
The Falcons had 30 carries for 87 yards. Devonta Freeman totaled 18 rushes for 58 yards and two catches for 15 yards. The sixth-year pro finished 2019 with 1,066 total yards, marking his fourth season with over 1,000 scrimmage yards. Since 2015, the Falcons are 23-0 when posting 30-or-more rushing attempts.
Ricardo Allen also intercepted Winston, marking his second interception of the season. In the second half of the season, the Falcons defense has totaled 10 interceptions, tied for the most in the NFL. Allen finished the day with three solo tackles and two passes defensed.
Get an inside look at Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers with top photos from the field at Raymond James Stadium in Week 17.
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank and quarterback Matt Ryan #2 after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Matt Ryan #2 after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and quarterback Matt Ryan #2 after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 meets with Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston #3 after the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn after the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons players celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 celebrates after intercepting the ball on the first play of overtime and returns it for a game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 intercepts the ball on the first play of overtime and returns it for a game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 intercepts the ball on the first play of overtime and returns it for a game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Scott Kelby/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 intercepts the ball on the first play of overtime and returns it for a game-winning touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) intercepts a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston intended for tight end Cameron Brate (84) and returns it for the game-winning touchdown during the overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate and returns it for the game-winning score in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a passagainst the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 laughs on the sideline during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston #3 during the second half of the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage #83 airborne in action during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn reacts during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 walks through a tunnel during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches #56 walk together at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, during the game on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches #56 walk together at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, during the game on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 smiles during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 in action during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Austin Larkin #55 defends Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Dare Ogunbowale #44 during the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Scott Kelby/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 intercepts the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison #30 in action during the second quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons free safety Ricardo Allen #37 intercepts the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman #24 in action jumping over running back Keith Smith #40 during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones #11 gestures during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson #33 with strong safety Damontae Kazee #27 during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 in action during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo #7 in action during the first half of the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage #83 leaps over Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders during the first half of the game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones #45 recovers a fumble during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell #59 in action while the ball is fumbled during the first half of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo (74) celebrates with fans after catching a 35-yard touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo #74 scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo #74 scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Scott Kelby/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Ty Sambrailo #74 scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Kara Durrette/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
A general view of the coin toss before the game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett #97 stretches before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive back Blidi Wreh-Wilson #33 warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Adler Garfield/Atlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper #81 warms up before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on Sunday December 29, 2019. (Photo by Mark Brown/Atlanta Falcons)
Other notables include Grady Jarrett getting a sack to finish the 2019 season with a career-high 7.5 sacks. Austin Hooper posted seven receptions for 45 yards, accomplishing all new season highs in receptions (75), yards (787) and touchdowns (6). Julio Jones registered seven catches for 78 yards and totaled 99 receptions for 1,394 yards in 2019. Russell Gage had seven receptions for 68 yards, his second-best single-game totals with the other also coming against the Buccaneers in November.
