Atlanta
Falcons
1-1
31
FINAL
28
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 11 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 31-28. The victory was crucial for Atlanta as they continue their push for playoff positioning, while the Buccaneers faced a tough setback in their quest for a wildcard spot.
Cam Ward led the Buccaneers' offense with an impressive performance, throwing for 285 yards and two touchdowns. Despite a modest rushing game, Bijan Robinson shined for the Falcons, contributing both on the ground with 39 rushing yards and as a key receiving target, racking up 83 yards through the air. His versatility proved essential in keeping Atlanta's offense dynamic and unpredictable.
Defensively, the Falcons made pivotal plays that turned the game in their favor. Zach Harrison recorded two sacks, consistently pressuring Ward and disrupting Tampa Bay's offensive rhythm. Kerby Joseph's interception sealed the game late in the fourth quarter, ensuring Atlanta's hard-fought victory as they capitalized on critical moments when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Ward | QB | 26 | 18 | 69% | 285 | 2 | 1 | 115.0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 272 | 1 | 0 | 109.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 11 | 39 | 3.5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 73 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Jimmy Mooney | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 56 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 37 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 58 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| D'Andre Spriggs | WR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Andrew Magana | TE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Harrison | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Gregory | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Moulds | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Blay Jr. | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darin Nicks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

