Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-9
38
FINAL
42
Atlanta
Falcons
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 20d ago
In a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 42-38. The victory was crucial for the Falcons as they continue to vie for a playoff spot in a tightly contested NFC South division. Atlanta's quarterback Will Levis was the standout performer, throwing for 335 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense with precision and poise. On the receiving end, Bijan Robinson made his presence felt, racking up 123 yards, while Bucky Irving of the Buccaneers was a force in the ground game with an impressive 193 rushing yards. Defensively, the Falcons managed to make key plays, including an interception by Xavier Watts that shifted momentum in their favor. While the Buccaneers' Rueben Bain Jr. recorded two sacks, it was Atlanta's ability to contain Tampa's passing attack that proved pivotal. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Levis connected on a crucial touchdown pass, sealing the victory and sending the Falcons into the postseason with renewed confidence.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Will LevisQB221568%33541131.6
Baker MayfieldQB181267%21511102.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Bucky IrvingHB1319314.8173730
Bijan RobinsonHB1618211.4192762
Baker MayfieldQB22010.020171
Will LevisQB2157.51080
Jalen McMillanWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Bijan RobinsonHB512324.6811470
Trey PalmerWR411228.0292570
Ted Hurst IIIWR710815.4150560
Drake LondonWR58717.4160280
Emeka EgbukaWR16969.0631690
Chris Godwin JrWR2199.5210120
Cade OttonTE11717.0—0170
Darnell WashingtonTE11313.041130
Bucky IrvingHB122.01020
Tetairoa McMillanWR000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Nick FolkK0060
Chase McLaughlinK11538