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NFL: Tampa Bay 24, Atlanta 9

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Published: Sept. 14, 2008 at 8:14 PM

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Earnest Graham, John Gilmore and Warrick Dunn scored for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday in a 24-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Graham, who rushed for 116 yards, and Dunn scored on the ground. Gilmore caught a touchdown pass from Brian Griese, playing in place of Jeff Garcia.

Griese completed 18 passes for 160 yards and Dunn carried 12 times for 49 yards, helping the Buccaneers square their record at 1-1.

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan threw two interceptions that led to 10 Tampa Bay points. Ryan, in his second NFL start, was 13-of-33 for 158 yards.

Roddy White gained 59 yards receiving and Michael Turner added 42 rushing for Atlanta (1-1).

Topics: Brian Griese, Earnest Graham, Jeff Garcia, John Gilmore, Matt Ryan, Roddy White, Warrick Dunn
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