Atlanta
Falcons
1-5
33
FINAL
27
Seattle
Seahawks
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons held off the Seattle Seahawks with a final score of 33-27, securing a crucial victory as they head into the playoffs. Both teams fought hard, but the Falcons emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Michael Penix Jr. showcased his impressive arm, throwing for three touchdowns while leading the Falcons’ offense effectively. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground with 75 rushing yards, while Cayden Lee was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 80 yards. The Falcons' offense demonstrated a balanced attack that kept Seattle's defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Avieon Terrell led the team with seven total tackles, providing a steady presence against the Seahawks' offense. The turning point came when Xavier Watts intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter, halting a Seattle drive and allowing Atlanta to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 40 | 22 | 55% | 260 | 2 | 1 | 81.2 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 32 | 23 | 72% | 259 | 3 | 0 | 126.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 20 | 75 | 3.8 | 19 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 21 | 70 | 3.3 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| George Holani | HB | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nate Carter | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cayden Lee | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 3 | -2 | -0.7 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayden Lee | WR | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 7 | 79 | 11.3 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 36 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 17 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | — | 2 | 23 | 2 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Love | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Stone | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rylie Mills | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Fuller | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 1 | 1 | 2 | 49 |

