Buccaneers at Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 47, Atlanta Falcons 27 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Buccaneers 47 5 TD · 4 FG · 5 XP
Falcons 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPBaker Mayfield 366 yds passingBucky Irving 85 yds rushingChris Godwin Jr 154 yds receivingJessie Bates III 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 474 · 350Passing yards 366 · 266Rushing yards 108 · 84Completions 24/38 · 19/35Yards per carry 4.3 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 32d ago
In a high-octane matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Atlanta Falcons 47-27 in Week 16 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. The win was crucial for Tampa Bay as they look to secure a strong finish heading into the postseason.
Baker Mayfield led the Buccaneers' aerial assault with a commanding 366 passing yards and a standout performance that included multiple scoring strikes. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving contributed on the ground with 85 rushing yards, while Chris Godwin Jr. was a standout target, racking up 154 receiving yards. Joe Milton also had a notable day for Atlanta, throwing for four touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Tampa Bay's explosive offense.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their presence felt, with Alex Anzalone recording 1.5 sacks and helping to disrupt Atlanta's rhythm. Although Jessie Bates III of the Falcons had a strong game with nine total tackles and an interception, the turning point came in the second quarter when Tampa Bay's defense stifled a crucial drive, leading to a momentum-shifting touchdown that put them ahead for good. The Buccaneers' balanced attack and timely defensive plays ultimately paved the way for their decisive victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 5 | 4 | 5 | 47 |
| Falcons | 4 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 24/38 | 63% | 366 | 3 | 1 | 110.1 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 19/35 | 54% | 266 | 4 | 1 | 105.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 18 | 85 | 4.7 | 42 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 6 | 18 | 3.0 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 11 | 39 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Payne DurhamTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 61 | 2 | 41 | 2 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 12 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 7 | 138 | 19.7 | 83 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 17 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jahan DotsonWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Ko KieftTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Tykee SmithSS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah RobertsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius SmithLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq ThompsonWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Geno StoneFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis CineSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Anterio ThompsonDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 4/4 | 5 | 45 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |