Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
2-4
7
FINAL
24
Atlanta
Falcons
4-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 7 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a final score of 24-7. The win keeps Atlanta firmly in the playoff hunt, while the Buccaneers struggle to find their footing this season. With both teams battling for critical positioning, the Falcons delivered a strong performance on both sides of the ball.
Atlanta's Antoine Scott was the star of the show, throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. Sam LaPorta also made a significant impact, racking up 64 receiving yards to help move the chains. Despite a modest rushing effort led by Kyren Williams with 39 yards, the Falcons’ aerial attack proved too much for Tampa Bay's defense.
On the defensive front, Nate Wiggins was a game-changer for Atlanta, recording two crucial interceptions that shifted the momentum in favor of the Falcons. While the Buccaneers' Stephon Hall led the way in tackles with four, his efforts couldn't stem the tide of Atlanta's offensive onslaught. The turning point came in the third quarter when Wiggins' second interception set up a touchdown drive, solidifying Atlanta's lead and ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Scott | QB | 23 | 18 | 78% | 231 | 2 | 0 | 137.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 8 | 42% | 138 | 0 | 3 | 27.8 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 10 | 39 | 3.9 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 7 | 14 | 2.0 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Antoine Scott | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Tovar | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 32 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 16 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 19 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 28 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 29 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Stephon Hall | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Hampton | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hunter Cutler | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Parker Romo | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 30 |
| Caleb Keyes | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

