Atlanta
Falcons
5-2
14
FINAL
38
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 matchup, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Atlanta Falcons with a score of 38-14, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The Buccaneers showcased their offensive prowess, looking to build momentum as the season progresses.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 218 yards and two touchdowns, while Rico Dowdle made a significant impact on the ground with 113 rushing yards. Khalil Shakir also had a strong performance, racking up 87 receiving yards, contributing to a well-rounded offensive display that kept the Falcons on their heels.
Defensively, the Buccaneers were relentless, with Carlton Davis III snagging an interception that shifted momentum in their favor. Kobie Turner added to the pressure with a sack, helping to stifle the Falcons' attempts to mount a comeback. The turning point came when Davis's interception led to a quick touchdown, putting Tampa Bay firmly in control and allowing them to cruise to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 30 | 18 | 60% | 218 | 2 | 0 | 104.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 31 | 14 | 45% | 150 | 0 | 2 | 32.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 17 | 113 | 6.6 | 44 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 7 | 46 | 6.6 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 14 | 41 | 2.9 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 6 | -5 | -0.8 | — | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 23 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 20 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jakobi Meyers | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 51 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Max Klare | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tershawn Wharton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 42 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |