Atlanta
Falcons
2-6
38
FINAL
28
Tennessee
Titans
2-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 38-28, solidifying their playoff aspirations in the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game with momentum, but it was the Falcons who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-stakes matchup.
Sean Tucker was a standout for Atlanta, racking up 127 rushing yards and proving to be a crucial offensive weapon. Cam Ward of the Titans also had a strong performance, throwing for 294 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Falcons' offensive firepower. Calvin Ridley showcased his skills with 119 receiving yards, but Atlanta's ability to control the ground game made a significant difference.
Defensively, the Falcons were led by Brandon Jones, who recorded seven total tackles, and Jalon Walker, who notched two sacks, applying consistent pressure on Ward. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Walker's second sack forced a critical fumble, allowing Atlanta to capitalize and extend their lead. That momentum shift proved decisive, as the Falcons held off the Titans' late-game surge to clinch the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 294 | 3 | 0 | 129.1 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 34 | 22 | 65% | 238 | 2 | 0 | 104.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Tucker | HB | 14 | 127 | 9.1 | 74 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 18 | 79 | 4.4 | 27 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 11 | 70 | 6.4 | 34 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Zylan Perry | HB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kendall Milton | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 4 | 119 | 29.8 | 70 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 58 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 43 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | — | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Beau Sparks | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Zylan Perry | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani Hooker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin King | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alontae Taylor | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zabien Brown | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackie Marshall | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nazir Stackhouse | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 34 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Townsend | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

