Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
7-7
32
FINAL
13
Atlanta
Falcons
3-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Atlanta Falcons 32-13, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. The victory not only showcases the Buccaneers' offensive firepower but also their ability to dominate in crucial moments.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 218 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise in the pocket. Bucky Irving contributed significantly on the ground with 71 rushing yards, while the Buccaneers' balanced attack kept the Falcons' defense guessing throughout the game. Despite the loss, Zachariah Branch stood out for Atlanta with 78 receiving yards, but his efforts weren't enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, with Jacob Parrish leading the team with eight tackles, ensuring that Atlanta’s offensive opportunities were limited. The turning point came in the second quarter when an interception led to a quick touchdown drive for Tampa Bay, shifting momentum firmly in their favor. With strong defensive stands and an efficient offensive performance, the Buccaneers proved they are a force to be reckoned with as the playoffs approach.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 30 | 18 | 218 | 2 | 0 | 104.5 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 34 | 15 | 192 | 1 | 0 | 72.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 71 | 4.4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 21 | 50 | 2.4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 8 | 16 | 2.0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Luke McCaffrey | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 28 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 4 | 5 | 2 | 54 |

