Atlanta
Falcons
7-2-1
47
FINAL
0
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
7-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Atlanta Falcons routed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 47-0 in Week 12 of the 2028 season. The Falcons solidified their playoff aspirations with this decisive victory, leaving the Buccaneers reeling and searching for answers.
Quarterback Darian Mensah led the charge for Atlanta, throwing for 321 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. Nyck Harbor was a standout target, racking up 153 receiving yards, while Drake London contributed on the ground with 65 rushing yards, adding another dimension to the Falcons' offensive assault.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, limiting the Buccaneers to zero points and forcing critical turnovers. The game turned decisively in the second quarter when Dane Belton intercepted a pass, halting a potential Buccaneers scoring drive and allowing Atlanta to extend their lead. With James Pearce Jr. adding a sack to the mix, the Falcons' defense played a pivotal role in maintaining their dominance throughout the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian Mensah | QB | 33 | 24 | 321 | 3 | 0 | 133.5 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 22 | 12 | 156 | 0 | 1 | 58.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Damarius Bigsby | HB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 18 | 41 | 2.3 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh Williams | HB | 10 | 19 | 1.9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 6 | 153 | 25.5 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Damarius Bigsby | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Mayo | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phillip Melvin | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Griffin | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Smith | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Jackson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mory Bamba | CB | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lance Rucker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brett Mitchell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Roberts | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 54 |

