Falcons at Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37, Atlanta Falcons 24 Β· ππ¨π²ππ₯ππ² π27 2.0
Final Score
Falcons 24 3 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 3 XP
Buccaneers 37 4 TD Β· 3 FG Β· 4 XPBaker Mayfield 350 yds passingBijan Robinson 101 yds rushingEmeka Egbuka 91 yds receivingDivine Deablo 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 305 Β· 456Passing yards 131 Β· 350Rushing yards 174 Β· 106Completions 15/24 Β· 26/39Yards per carry 7.3 Β· 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 35d ago
In a high-stakes matchup during Week 8 of the 2026 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 37-24. This victory not only boosts Tampa Bay's playoff aspirations but also deepens the Falcons' struggles as they fight to stay relevant in a competitive division.
Baker Mayfield shined under center for the Buccaneers, throwing for an impressive 350 yards and leading his team effectively throughout the game. Emeka Egbuka made significant contributions in the passing game, racking up 91 receiving yards, while Atlantaβs Bijan Robinson provided a strong ground presence with 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns from Michael Penix Jr., who kept the Falcons competitive with his aerial attack.
The Buccaneers' defense played a crucial role in securing the win, highlighted by Alex Anzalone's key sack and Antoine Winfield Jr.'s timely interception. A pivotal moment occurred when Winfield's pick thwarted a promising Falcons drive, allowing Tampa Bay to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Divine Deablo led the Falcons' defensive efforts with nine total tackles, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide in this crucial contest.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | 3 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
| Buccaneers | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 15/24 | 63% | 131 | 2 | 1 | 87.3 |
| Buccaneers | ||||||
| Baker MayfieldQB | 26/39 | 67% | 350 | 1 | 0 | 103.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 14 | 101 | 7.2 | 69 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 35 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Isiah PachecoHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | β | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | β | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Bucky IrvingHB | 16 | 85 | 5.3 | 35 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 9 | 13 | 1.4 | β | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Kenny GainwellHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Baker MayfieldQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Albert OkwuegbunamTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 25 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | β | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||||
| Emeka EgbukaWR | 7 | 91 | 13.0 | 51 | 1 | 34 | 1 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Ted Hurst IIIWR | 4 | 64 | 16.0 | 17 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 5 | 42 | 8.4 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Bucky IrvingHB | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Albert OkwuegbunamTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Sean TuckerHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike HughesCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Za'Darius SmithLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anterio ThompsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason SmithDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buccaneers | |||||
| Antoine Winfield JrFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya DiabyREDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud DiabateMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte CapehartDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob ParrishCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte ScottCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah KanceyDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea DennisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 1/1 | 3 | 30 |
| Buccaneers | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 3/3 | 4 | 47 |