Falcons at Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 28 · NATIONAL MADDEN LEAGUE 🏆
Final Score
Falcons 31 3 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Buccaneers 28 3 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPCam Ward 285 yds passingBijan Robinson 39 yds rushingBijan Robinson 83 yds receivingZach Harrison 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 292 · 309Passing yards 240 · 265Rushing yards 52 · 44Completions 16/26 · 18/26Yards per carry 3.5 · 3.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In 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.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 31 |
| Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 28 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 16/26 | 62% | 272 | 1 | 0 | 109.7 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Cam WardQB | 18/26 | 69% | 285 | 2 | 1 | 115.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 11 | 39 | 3.5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Cam WardQB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 73 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 56 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Ryan FlournoyWR | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 37 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rachaad WhiteHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Jimmy MooneyWR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 58 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| D'Andre SpriggsWR | 6 | 63 | 10.5 | 31 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Andrew MaganaTE | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Zach HarrisonDT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett WilliamsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki StarksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GreenREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric GregoryDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam MouldsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Blay Jr.DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darin NicksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BraswellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Chad RylandK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake BaileyP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |