Atlanta
Falcons
2-1
16
FINAL
44
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Atlanta Falcons 44-16 in Week 4 of the 2027 season. This victory not only boosts the Buccaneers' confidence but also solidifies their position in the playoff race as they look to build momentum moving forward.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Tampa Bay, throwing for 278 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his offensive prowess. He connected particularly well with his receivers, while Bucky Irving added a solid ground game with 80 rushing yards. Jahan Dotson stood out for the Falcons with 112 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the explosive Buccaneers' attack.
Defensively, Tampa Bay made its presence felt with a relentless pass rush, highlighted by Yaya Diaby's two sacks. The turning point came when Antoine Winfield Jr. snagged an interception, shifting the momentum firmly in favor of the Buccaneers and allowing them to capitalize on the Falcons' mistakes. Overall, Tampa Bay's defense played a crucial role in maintaining control throughout the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 278 | 3 | 1 | 115.9 |
| Vince Weston | QB | 36 | 19 | 53% | 247 | 2 | 3 | 58.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 16 | 80 | 5.0 | 35 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 40 | 3.1 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Vince Weston | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cam Dotson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 35 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 49 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 67 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 65 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 19 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenny Gainwell | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bauer Sharp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Rhodes | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 39 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 45 |

