Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
12-2
42
FINAL
13
Atlanta
Falcons
3-11
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers dominated the Atlanta Falcons with a commanding 42-13 victory in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess, solidifying their position in the race for postseason glory.
Baker Mayfield was the standout performer for Tampa Bay, throwing for an impressive 345 yards and five touchdowns, demonstrating his quarterbacking skills and leading his team to a decisive win. Caleb Douglas also shone brightly, racking up 125 receiving yards, while Justin Fields provided a glimmer of hope for the Falcons with 83 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to shift the momentum.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were formidable, with Keionte Scott recording five tackles, and Alfred Collins making his presence felt with 1.5 sacks. The turning point came when Xavier Griffin intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive from Atlanta and swinging the momentum firmly in Tampa Bay's favor. This defensive effort was crucial in maintaining the Buccaneers' lead and ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 17 | 16 | 345 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 27 | 16 | 133 | 0 | 1 | 56.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 11 | 83 | 7.5 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 34 | 2.8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 6 | 125 | 20.8 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Ty Wright | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 9 | 69 | 7.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Felix Hoskins | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Messiah Hampton | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Christian Betancur | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Daniel Bellinger | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Griffin | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Dollard | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Roberts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Giovani Tuggle | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 54 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

