Atlanta running backs Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood were injured during the third quarter of the team's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and were not expected to return. Dunn limped off the field with a left calf injury after gaining 9 yards on his last carry. Four plays later, Norwood injured his right knee, but was able to walk off the field on his own power. Fullback Justin Griffith took over and two plays later scored on a 21-yard run to give Atlanta a 14-6 lead.