Buccaneers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 31, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 · NO BS 27 Reboot
Final Score
Buccaneers 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Falcons 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPLaNorris Sellers 408 yds passingBijan Robinson 70 yds rushingEmeka Egbuka 140 yds receivingJessie Bates III 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 415 · 328Passing yards 408 · 253Rushing yards 7 · 75Completions 30/51 · 12/18Yards per carry 1.8 · 5.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a thrilling Week 9 showdown, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-27, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial conference standings, this game proved pivotal as the season approaches its final stretch.
LaNorris Sellers led the Buccaneers with an impressive performance, throwing for 408 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with targets downfield. Emeka Egbuka was his standout receiver, racking up 140 yards and proving to be a reliable option in clutch moments. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson of the Falcons contributed significantly on the ground with 70 rushing yards, helping to balance Atlanta's offensive attack.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that ultimately swung the momentum in their favor. A.J. Terrell Jr. led the defense with five tackles, while Jessie Bates III's interception proved to be a turning point, halting a Buccaneers drive that could have shifted the game. The combination of timely stops and opportunistic plays allowed Atlanta to hold off a late surge from Tampa Bay, securing a vital victory.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 4 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
| Falcons | 4 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| LaNorris SellersQB | 30/51 | 59% | 408 | 4 | 1 | 102.4 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| John MateerQB | 12/18 | 67% | 276 | 4 | 0 | 149.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LaNorris SellersQB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 14 | 70 | 5.0 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| John MateerQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quintrevion WisnerHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 7 | 140 | 20.0 | 41 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 8 | 123 | 15.4 | 27 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Deuce AlexanderWR | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 25 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bauer SharpTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 79 | 79.0 | 29 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 11 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 53 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 5 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinneySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 1/1 | 4 | 48 |