Josh Freeman didn't use his arm - just his body - to record his team's lone touchdown as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers snapped a five-game losing skid against the Atlanta Falcons with a 16-13 home victory on Sunday.

Freeman threw for just 180 yards, but capped a 12-play, 80-yard drive in the second quarter by using his sizable frame at the goal line. The 6-foot-6 quarterback bulled his way into the end zone from 1 yard out with 3:37 remaining before halftime.

LeGarrette Blount rushed for 81 yards and Connor Barth kicked field goals of 49, 26 and 28 yards for Tampa Bay (2-1), which defeated Atlanta for the first time since Sept. 14, 2008.

Matt Ryan brought the Falcons to within six at 16-10 with 9:55 left in the fourth quarter when he found veteran tight end Tony Gonzalez for a 10-yard score.

Ryan completed 26 of 47 passes for 330 yards for Atlanta (1-2), which is now one loss shy of last season's total. Roddy White had a team-leading nine catches for 140 yards while rookie Julio Jones added six for 115.

• Tampa Bay will play their next game at home against Indianapolis . The Buccaneers have a W/L % of .667 after a win and .667 after a loss.
• Atlanta will play their next game on the road against Seattle. The Falcons have a W/L % of .333 after a win and .333 after a loss.