Atlanta
Falcons
10-1
21
FINAL
27
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
5-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested showdown, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 27-21 in Week 13 of the 2027 season. This victory keeps the Buccaneers in the playoff hunt, while the Falcons face a critical juncture in their season as they seek to stay relevant in the race.
Buccaneers quarterback LaNorris Sellers was the standout performer, throwing for 285 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers effectively. Deuce Alexander was a key target, racking up 128 receiving yards and proving to be a reliable option in crucial moments. Meanwhile, the Falcons struggled to establish their ground game, with Bijan Robinson managing just 32 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Buccaneers made their presence felt, particularly through Yaya Diaby, who recorded two sacks that disrupted Atlanta's offensive rhythm. Josiah Trotter's interception was a critical turning point, halting a potential game-tying drive and allowing Tampa Bay to maintain their lead late in the contest. With a balanced offensive display and a tenacious defense, the Buccaneers secured a vital win that keeps their playoff aspirations alive.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 33 | 20 | 61% | 285 | 2 | 2 | 83.5 |
| John Mateer | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 190 | 1 | 1 | 83.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quintrevion Wisner | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuce Alexander | WR | 7 | 128 | 18.3 | 23 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 33 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 15 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 11 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tez Johnson | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Thomas | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Walker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Loren Strickland | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24 |

