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NFL·BREAKING·November 1, 2026 01:26 PM ET

Falcons recover Bucky Irving fumble at goal line after botched snap

Tampa Bay preserves a 3-0 lead on the turnover.

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Baker Mayfield recovers a dropped snap and flips it to Bucky Irving, who fumbles just before the end zone! Falcons ball Via @NFLonFOX on X

What happened: Baker Mayfield recovered a dropped snap and flipped a pass to Bucky Irving as he scrambled toward the end zone. Irving fumbled the football just before crossing the goal line, turning possession over to Atlanta.

Why it matters: The goal-line stop denied a potential two-possession deficit while keeping Tampa Bay ahead 3-0. For Atlanta, the takeaway halts a promising drive and shifts momentum early in the contest.

What to watch: Atlanta takes over on offense looking to mount its opening scoring drive against the Tampa Bay defense.

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