Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
10-4
62
FINAL
100
Atlanta
Falcons
7-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Atlanta Falcons triumphed over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a staggering final score of 100 to 62 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff positioning on the line, Atlanta delivered a performance that will be remembered for its offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Baker Mayfield put on a dazzling display for the Buccaneers, throwing for 680 yards and eight touchdowns in a valiant effort that saw his team come up short. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson carried the load for the Falcons, racking up an impressive 224 rushing yards, showcasing his ability to dominate on the ground. Ted Hurst III also shined in the receiving game for Tampa Bay, accumulating 320 yards, but it wasn't enough to match the Falcons' relentless scoring.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Christian Harris led the team with three total tackles, while Tyleik Williams contributed with two sacks, applying consistent pressure on Mayfield. The turning point came when Cooper DeJean intercepted two passes, effectively stifling any momentum the Buccaneers had and allowing Atlanta to maintain control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 680 | 8 | 4 | 108.9 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 29 | 19 | 66% | 367 | 4 | 0 | 148.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 26 | 224 | 8.6 | 48 | 8 | 49 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 8 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kameron Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 320 | 64.0 | 65 | 3 | 77 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 9 | 174 | 19.3 | 82 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 10 | 172 | 17.2 | 93 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 3 | 99 | 33.0 | 70 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 79 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 48 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius Smith | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Killebrew | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

