Atlanta
Falcons
3-0
21
FINAL
28
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 28-21. With both teams vying for momentum early in the 2027 season, this matchup proved to be crucial in the race for playoff positioning.
The Buccaneers' offense was led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for three touchdowns and kept the chains moving with his precision passing. Rico Dowdle added a strong ground game for Tampa Bay, contributing 80 rushing yards, while the Falcons' Antoine Scott put up an impressive 229 passing yards, showcasing his ability to lead the team downfield. Sam LaPorta emerged as a key receiver for Atlanta, racking up 85 yards through the air.
Defensively, Taylor Rapp was a standout for Tampa Bay, registering five tackles and snagging an interception that shifted the momentum in the second half. The game's turning point came when Rapp's interception halted an Atlanta drive, allowing the Buccaneers to capitalize and extend their lead. With both teams battling fiercely, it was the defensive plays that ultimately sealed the Buccaneers' victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Scott | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 229 | 2 | 2 | 81.8 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 201 | 3 | 0 | 138.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 17 | 80 | 4.7 | 26 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 9 | 12 | 1.3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Antoine Scott | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 29 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 40 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 51 | 51.0 | 46 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 8 | 48 | 6.0 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 33 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lance Barnett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephon Hall | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gunnar Beckham | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Aguilar | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrell Burgess | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Parker Romo | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 60 |
| Caleb Keyes | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

