Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
6-0
51
FINAL
32
Atlanta
Falcons
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Atlanta Falcons 51-32 in Week 15 of the 2027 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position as contenders in the NFC.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 466 yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with his top target, Ted Hurst III, who racked up 206 receiving yards. The Buccaneers’ offense was relentless, consistently finding ways to exploit the Falcons' secondary and keep the scoreboard ticking.
On the defensive side, Rueben Bain Jr. made his presence felt with a key sack that disrupted the Falcons' momentum at a crucial moment. Although Atlanta's Jessie Bates III led the game with five total tackles and Xavier Watts grabbed an interception, Tampa Bay's defense stepped up when it mattered, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 24 | 17 | 71% | 466 | 4 | 1 | 135.4 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 25 | 7 | 28% | 176 | 2 | 3 | 43.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 17 | 145 | 8.5 | 17 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 206 | 51.5 | 75 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 45 | 2 | 46 | 0 |
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 53 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 18 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 3 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Lawson Luckie | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 25 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Frankie Luvu | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Ratcliffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A'Mauri Washington | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Earl Little Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Dowler | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 39 |

