Atlanta
Falcons
14-2
20
FINAL
7
Tokyo
Dragons
12-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 18 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Tokyo Dragons 20-7, solidifying their playoff position with an impressive performance. With the stakes high as both teams aimed to secure their postseason aspirations, the Falcons delivered a strong statement on the road.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Mike Vick, who threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capability. Kaelon Black contributed significantly on the ground with 81 rushing yards, while Jayden Reed emerged as a reliable target with 84 receiving yards. The Falcons' offensive execution kept the pressure on the Dragons throughout the contest.
Defensively, Atlanta's Daiyan Henley was a game-changer with three interceptions, stifling any momentum the Dragons attempted to build. The turning point came in the second half when Henley's third pick set up a crucial touchdown, extending the Falcons' lead to two scores. Although Aaron Donald recorded 1.5 sacks for Tokyo, the Falcons' defense held firm, ensuring their victory in this pivotal matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE VICK | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 150 | 2 | 1 | 110.1 |
| CAM NEWTON | QB | 14 | 5 | 36% | 69 | 1 | 4 | 36.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelon Black | HB | 12 | 81 | 6.8 | 53 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 13 | 35 | 2.7 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| MIKE VICK | QB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| CAM NEWTON | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 84 | 28.0 | 54 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 29 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Sione Vaki | FB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| JULIUS PEPPERS | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RASHEAN MATHIS | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DERRELL REVIS ISLAND | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haason Reddick | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |

