Falcons at Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons 42, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 21 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
Falcons 42 5 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Buccaneers 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPJosh Freeman 345 yds passingStevan Ridley 70 yds rushingDemaryius Thomas 154 yds receivingGeno Hayes 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 457 · 378Passing yards 319 · 345Rushing yards 138 · 33Completions 28/33 · 21/47Yards per carry 4.5 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons triumphed over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 42-21. This victory boosts Atlanta's playoff hopes while putting Tampa Bay's postseason aspirations in jeopardy as the 2026 season approaches its midpoint.
Josh Freeman put on a show for the Buccaneers, throwing for 345 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball through the air. However, it was the Falcons' offensive duo of Stevan Ridley and Demaryius Thomas that stole the spotlight, with Ridley rushing for 70 yards and Thomas racking up an impressive 154 receiving yards, proving to be a constant threat downfield.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Ray Edwards recorded two sacks, consistently pressuring Freeman, while Dunta Robinson's interception in the second quarter halted a potential Buccaneers scoring drive. The turning point came when Atlanta turned that interception into a touchdown, giving them a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Tim TebowQB | 28/33 | 85% | 319 | 3 | 0 | 137.2 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Josh FreemanQB | 21/47 | 45% | 345 | 3 | 2 | 73.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Stevan RidleyHB | 11 | 70 | 6.4 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael TurnerHB | 11 | 34 | 3.1 | 11 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Demaryius ThomasWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Julio JonesWR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tim TebowQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eric WeemsWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kevin ConeTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason SnellingHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| LeGarrette BlountHB | 8 | 26 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Earnest GrahamFB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh FreemanQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arrelious BennWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Demaryius ThomasWR | 10 | 154 | 15.4 | 78 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Reginald KellyTE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jason HillWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Julio JonesWR | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kevin ConeTE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Eric WeemsWR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Stevan RidleyHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael TurnerHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Mike WilliamsWR | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 79 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Arrelious BennWR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 47 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Kellen WinslowTE | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Sammie StroughterWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Allen BradfordHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| LeGarrette BlountHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Earnest GrahamFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Dunta RobinsonCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray EdwardsREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas DeCoudFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James DockeryCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis LoftonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan BabineauxDT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William MooreSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike PetersonSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elvis DumervilLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey PetersDT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James SandersSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin HaydenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Geno HayesMIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus WilliamsFS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael BennettREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James HarrisonLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean JonesSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gerald McCoyDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. BiggersCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William GayCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronde BarberCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian PriceDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy BlackSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody GrimmFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myron LewisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Steven BryantK | 2/2 | 4 | 51 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Connor BarthK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael KoenenP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |