Falcons at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42, Atlanta Falcons 35 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Falcons 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XP
Buccaneers 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPBaker Mayfield 245 yds passingBucky Irving 279 yds rushingTed Hurst III 186 yds receivingAlex Anzalone 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 443 · 523Passing yards 212 · 245Rushing yards 231 · 278Completions 15/26 · 10/24Yards per carry 11.0 · 12.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 27d ago
In a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers outlasted the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 42-35, securing their spot in the playoffs. Both teams fought hard, but the Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess to advance in the 2026 season.
Leading the charge for Tampa Bay was Baker Mayfield, who threw for 245 yards and three touchdowns, proving instrumental in the team's success. Bucky Irving dominated on the ground, racking up an impressive 279 rushing yards, while Ted Hurst III emerged as a key target, amassing 186 receiving yards. This offensive trio was pivotal in establishing a commanding lead that the Falcons struggled to overcome.
Defensively, Alex Anzalone was a standout for the Buccaneers, recording one sack and intercepting three passes, which significantly impacted the game's outcome. His playmaking abilities turned the tide at crucial moments, creating turnovers that kept the Falcons at bay. Ultimately, it was a combination of explosive offensive plays and timely defensive stops that allowed Tampa Bay to hold off Atlanta and secure the victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 5 | 0 | 5 | 35 |
| Buccaneers | 6 | 0 | 6 | 42 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 15/26 | 58% | 215 | 2 | 4 | 70.6 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 10/24 | 42% | 245 | 3 | 2 | 84.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 17 | 146 | 8.6 | 30 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 6 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 21 | 279 | 13.3 | 24 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kameron JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Tyreek HillWR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 22 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 28 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 22 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 6 | 186 | 31.0 | 66 | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jahan DotsonWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Chuck ClarkSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles KillebrewSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Geno StoneFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |