Buccaneers at Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37, Atlanta Falcons 31 · Prime Time Madden League
Final Score
Buccaneers 37 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 31 3 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPJordan Love 479 yds passingBucky Irving 111 yds rushingZachariah Branch 201 yds receivingKeionte Scott 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 283 · 484Passing yards 172 · 471Rushing yards 111 · 13Completions 10/19 · 31/48Yards per carry 7.4 · 0.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 38d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons, finishing with a score of 37-31. Both teams entered the game looking to establish early dominance in the division, but it was the Buccaneers who managed to hold off a fierce Falcons comeback.
Jordan Love put on a show for Atlanta, throwing for an impressive 479 yards and two touchdowns, while Zachariah Branch emerged as his top target, racking up 201 receiving yards. On the ground, Bucky Irving carried the load for Tampa Bay, rushing for 111 yards and proving to be a key contributor to the Buccaneers' offensive success.
Defensively, Keionte Scott made a significant impact for Tampa Bay with two interceptions and six total tackles, helping to stifle Atlanta’s scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Scott's second interception shifted momentum back to the Buccaneers, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the victory. Tampa Bay's defensive prowess ultimately made the difference in this high-octane season opener.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 37 |
| Falcons | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 31 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 10/19 | 53% | 198 | 2 | 3 | 84.8 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Jordan LoveQB | 31/48 | 65% | 479 | 2 | 4 | 76.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 15 | 111 | 7.4 | 27 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 14 | 1.1 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam DotsonHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 35 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin JrWR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 9 | 201 | 22.3 | 27 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 9 | 90 | 10.0 | 56 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Keionte ScottCB | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris BraswellREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykal WalkerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayuan Lane IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-WallaceFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin MorrisonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Juwan RhodesDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JD BertrandSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 1/1 | 4 | 39 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 3/4 | 2 | 44 |