Buccaneers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
Buccaneers 23 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Falcons 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPMichael Penix Jr 220 yds passingBijan Robinson 115 yds rushingKyle Pitts Sr 94 yds receivingJosiah Trotter 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 284 · 381Passing yards 199 · 210Rushing yards 85 · 171Completions 12/17 · 13/19Yards per carry 8.8 · 5.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
The Atlanta Falcons secured a crucial victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning 31-23 in a pivotal Week 16 matchup. With playoff implications on the line, the Falcons showcased their resilience and determination, ultimately outlasting their division rivals to keep their postseason hopes alive.
Atlanta's offense was led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 220 yards, while Baker Mayfield of the Buccaneers countered with two touchdown passes. The ground game was dominated by Bijan Robinson, who rushed for 115 yards, providing a solid foundation for the Falcons' attack. Meanwhile, Kyle Pitts Sr. emerged as a key target, racking up 94 receiving yards to help keep drives alive.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jerome Baker recorded a sack, applying pressure that disrupted Tampa Bay's rhythm, while Divine Deablo's interception sealed the game late in the fourth quarter. The Falcons' ability to capitalize on turnovers and contain Tampa Bay's offense was instrumental in their hard-fought win.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23 |
| Falcons | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 12/17 | 71% | 220 | 2 | 1 | 127.6 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 13/19 | 68% | 220 | 1 | 0 | 124.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 6 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Cade OttonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 21 | 115 | 5.5 | 20 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 8 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 4 | 3 | 0.8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 24 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 45 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 96 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 51 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 69 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| James Pearce JrDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD BertrandSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert LongerbeamCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian RozeboomWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno StoneFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 2 | 48 |
| Other | |||
| Matt PraterK | 1/1 | 2 | 51 |