Atlanta Falcons beaten by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons ended the regular NFL season with their third loss of the year.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat their NFC South rivals 22-17, with touchdowns from Mike Williams and Doug Martin.

The Falcons had little to play for, having already secured the number one seeding for the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Despite this, Mike Smith left his starters on the field throughout the game, choosing not to rest players for the post-season.

Cornerback Dunta Robinson left the game in the first quarter after sustaining a head injury.

The Falcons have a bye next week, before facing the lowest remaining seed from the NFC in the divisional playoff round in two weeks' time.