Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
49
FINAL
37
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane Week 3 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons emerged victorious over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 49-37. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standing early in the season, but it was the Falcons who pulled ahead in a thrilling offensive display.
Michael Penix Jr. delivered a standout performance for Atlanta, throwing for an impressive 502 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to dissect the Buccaneers' defense. Bijan Robinson was a key target, racking up 149 receiving yards, while Mike Washington Jr. of the Buccaneers did his best to keep pace on the ground with 125 rushing yards.
Defensively, Divine Deablo's interception proved pivotal, helping swing momentum in the Falcons' favor at a crucial moment. Despite Vita Vea's three sacks for Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers struggled to contain Penix and the explosive Falcons offense, allowing Atlanta to capitalize on their opportunities and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 27 | 21 | 78% | 502 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Lil YN | QB | 27 | 19 | 70% | 366 | 4 | 3 | 112.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 10 | 125 | 12.5 | 75 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 10 | 122 | 12.2 | 85 | 1 | 76 | 1 |
| Speedy Gonzalez | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 149 | 18.6 | 114 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 120 | 24.0 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Mark Spiegel | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 27 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Speedy Gonzalez | WR | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 71 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 37 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 8 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 1 | 69 | 69.0 | 51 | 1 | 69 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 18 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vita Vea | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JJ Roberts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

