Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-7
57
FINAL
64
Atlanta
Falcons
4-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 64-57, solidifying their playoff aspirations in a high-stakes matchup. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Falcons who ultimately triumphed in this offensive showdown.
Baker Mayfield had a record-setting night for the Buccaneers, throwing for an astonishing 774 yards and 8 touchdowns, making him the standout player despite the loss. Meanwhile, TreVeyon Henderson shined for the Falcons, amassing 105 rushing yards and an impressive 308 receiving yards, proving to be a dual threat that the Buccaneers could not contain.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Christian Gonzalez's two interceptions were pivotal, halting Tampa Bay's offensive momentum at critical moments. Additionally, Kendal Daniels' sack added to the pressure on Mayfield, helping Atlanta secure the win in a game that will be remembered for its record-breaking performances.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 774 | 8 | 2 | 124.7 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 33 | 23 | 70% | 517 | 7 | 2 | 126.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 13 | 105 | 8.1 | 53 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 12 | 308 | 25.7 | 243 | 4 | 85 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 5 | 249 | 49.8 | 93 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 9 | 230 | 25.6 | 156 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 203 | 33.8 | 93 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 16 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 37 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 37 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Yasir Abdullah | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Nelson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Killebrew | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

