Falcons at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27, Atlanta Falcons 21 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Falcons 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Buccaneers 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XPLaNorris Sellers 285 yds passingBijan Robinson 32 yds rushingDeuce Alexander 128 yds receivingJosiah Trotter 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 179 · 331Passing yards 141 · 279Rushing yards 38 · 52Completions 11/20 · 20/33Yards per carry 3.5 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In 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.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 21 | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | ||||||
| John MateerQB | 11/20 | 55% | 190 | 1 | 1 | 83.3 |
Buccaneers | ||||||
| LaNorris SellersQB | 20/33 | 61% | 285 | 2 | 2 | 83.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 9 | 32 | 3.6 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quintrevion WisnerHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| LaNorris SellersQB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 9 | 20 | 2.2 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 33 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 11 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Deuce AlexanderWR | 7 | 128 | 18.3 | 23 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 15 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tez JohnsonWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron ThomasREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr.WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David WalkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Loren StricklandSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 2/2 | 3 | 24 |
