Falcons waste solid rushing performance during loss to Bucs

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Cam Gill (49) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (14) makes a leaping catch against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Rashard Robinson (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the pocket against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) is hit by a host of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defenders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) eleudes the tackle of Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Bradley Pinion (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)