Atlanta
Falcons
2-6
42
FINAL
17
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons delivered a commanding performance in Week 9, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 42-17. With playoff implications looming, the Falcons solidified their position with this impressive victory, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Michael Penix Jr. led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for an impressive 355 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and strong decision-making throughout the game. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 119 yards, providing Penix with a reliable target and significant yardage after the catch.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, with Jalon Walker contributing two sacks and Kendal Daniels making a game-changing impact with two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Daniels picked off a pass deep in Buccaneers territory, setting up a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in Atlanta’s favor. With strong performances on both sides of the ball, the Falcons proved they are a force to be reckoned with.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 355 | 5 | 2 | 100.6 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 151 | 0 | 5 | 37.9 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 56 | 0 | 0 | 118.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 107 | 6.7 | 22 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Floyd | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 119 | 39.7 | 109 | 1 | 91 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 27 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 61 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 26 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Luke Floyd | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 32 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| go get Heem | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | — | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bralen Trice | REDG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio Thompson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eugene Asante | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dwayne Suttle | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Ukwu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

