Ridder throws first 2 TD passes as Falcons top Brady, Bucs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) makes a touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) fumbles the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (45) makes the recovery during the first half of an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) makes a catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph (8) scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Deven Thompkins (83) misses the catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) sets back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Deven Thompkins (83) misses a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) recovers a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Hakim Wright Sr.)

Atlanta Falcons tight end MyCole Pruitt (85) catches the ball for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)