The Atlanta Falcons scored 24 points in the first half of their divisional clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Kyle Pitts accounted for half of those points, scoring a pair of touchdowns over the opening two quarters in the sort of breakout game fans have been waiting for years to see from the talented pass-catcher.
One of those touchdowns was a near thing, though. With the Falcons down 14-7, Kirk Cousins hit Pitts across the field and everybody watched as the tight end booked it to the end zone for a 49-yard score. The one Buccaneer not watching was All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr., who did everything in his power to catch up with Pitts. He eventually did and made contact with the ball as Pitts crossed the goal line. At first glance, it was an impressive display of hustle but nothing more.
