Atlanta
Falcons
10-6
66
FINAL
13
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-14
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 66-13, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league as they head into the playoffs. This Week 18 matchup was crucial for the Falcons, who aimed to build momentum and confidence before the postseason begins.
Atlanta's offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback LaNorris Sellers, who threw for an impressive 373 yards and four touchdowns. Isaac Brown contributed significantly on the ground with 87 rushing yards, while Ted Hurst III was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 112 yards. The Falcons' ability to move the ball effectively and score at will was a key factor in their overwhelming victory.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays to stifle any hopes of a Buccaneers comeback. Malik Muhammad was particularly impactful, securing two interceptions that shifted the momentum firmly in Atlanta's favor. A pivotal moment came when the Falcons' defense forced a turnover early in the second half, allowing them to extend their lead and effectively seal the game, showcasing their championship aspirations.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 39 | 29 | 74% | 373 | 4 | 0 | 138.0 |
| Paul Crewe | QB | 37 | 19 | 51% | 146 | 0 | 5 | 21.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 15 | 87 | 5.8 | 54 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 14 | 75 | 5.4 | 40 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jam Miller | HB | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 9 | 25 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Paul Crewe | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Treydez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 66 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 8 | 102 | 12.8 | 50 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 48 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Quay Tyson | WR | 11 | 75 | 6.8 | 22 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kaliq Lockett | WR | 7 | 62 | 8.9 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Treydez Green | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Deacon Moss | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin Simmons | DT | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O.J. Frederique | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Fitzgerald | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Finney Jr. | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Gilliam | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Uche | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mandrell Desir | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Peal | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 3 | 7 | 43 |

