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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. (8) makes a touchdown catch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Pitts’ performance is most productive by NFL tight end since 1996, helps Falcons beat Bucs

December 11, 2025

Catch by catch, Kyle Pitts Sr. put the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons on his back and carried them to a thrilling comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Thursday night got even better for the fifth-year pro when the former University of Florida star learned the 11-reception, 166-yard, three-touchdown performance that keyed the 29-28 win was the most productive game by an NFL tight end in nearly three decades. The previous tight end to finish with at least 10 catches, 150 yards receiving and three touchdowns in a game was Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe in 1996. The 25-year-old Pitts noted he wasn’t even born yet back then.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans scored a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Baker Mayfield leads undefeated Buccaneers to another thrilling victory, 29-27 over winless Jets

September 21, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are off to their best start in 20 years, thanks to another thrilling finish orchestrated by Baker Mayfield. Chase McLaughlin’s fifth field goal, a 36-yarder as time expired, gave the Bucs a 29-27 victory over the New York Jets, who rallied from a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to take the lead before Mayfield led his team on a late scoring drive to win in the final minute for the third straight week. The Bucs are 3-0 for the first time since 2005. The Jets are 0-3 for the third time in the last six years.

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