Atlanta
Falcons
0-3
9
FINAL
16
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested Week 4 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 16-9, securing their position in the playoff race. The win was crucial for Tampa Bay, as they continue to chase a strong postseason push in the 2029 season.
On the offensive side, Nico Iamaleava led the Falcons with 174 passing yards but struggled to find the end zone, while DJ Lagway delivered a key touchdown pass that proved vital for the Buccaneers' success. Bijan Robinson provided a solid ground game for Atlanta with 83 rushing yards, but it was Jeff Caldwell's 62 receiving yards that helped Tampa Bay maintain momentum throughout the match.
Defensively, Shemar Stewart was the standout player for the Buccaneers, recording eight total tackles and 1.5 sacks, which pressured the Falcons' offense consistently. Additionally, Keionte Scott's interception was a turning point, halting an Atlanta drive and allowing Tampa Bay to capitalize on the opportunity, ultimately sealing the victory. The Buccaneers' defense showcased their playmaking ability, proving instrumental in their triumph.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 34 | 18 | 53% | 174 | 0 | 2 | 43.0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 133 | 1 | 1 | 56.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 22 | 83 | 3.8 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 18 | 62 | 3.4 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 9 | 10 | 1.1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| DJ Lagway | QB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jelani Watkins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 10 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Quincy Porter | WR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jelani Watkins | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaiah Satanega III | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 8 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | DT | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trey Moore | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eddrick Houston | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayden Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Romaine | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Watts | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| London Simmons | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns McGough | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gaston Gramatica | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 50 |

