Week 16 · Final

Buccaneers at Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34, Atlanta Falcons 20 · Takeover Madden 27

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Final Score

Week 16

Tampa Bay BuccaneersBuccaneersAway · 8-6Winner

34Final20

Atlanta FalconsFalconsHome · 3-11

By the numbers

Buccaneers 34 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP

Falcons 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 0 XPBaker Mayfield 272 yds passingBucky Irving 113 yds rushingBijan Robinson 102 yds receivingRueben Bain Jr. 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 388 · 276Passing yards 272 · 234Rushing yards 116 · 42Completions 0/0 · 15/24Yards per carry 5.9 · 4.7

Recap

AI recap

Franchise Hub Beat · 31d ago

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Atlanta Falcons 34-20 in a crucial Week 16 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its conclusion. With this victory, the Buccaneers maintain momentum and keep pressure on their divisional rivals in the tightly contested NFC South.

Leading the offensive charge was Baker Mayfield, who threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise throughout the contest. Bucky Irving complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, rushing for 113 yards, which helped Tampa Bay control the tempo and keep Atlanta's defense on its heels.

Defensively, the Buccaneers made their presence felt with Rueben Bain Jr. recording a sack that proved pivotal in stalling Atlanta's drives. While the Falcons' Billy Bowman Jr. led the way with four tackles, it was Tampa Bay’s defensive pressure that turned the tide, particularly in the second half, allowing the Buccaneers to outlast the Falcons and secure a vital win.

Scoring

Touchdowns, field goals, extra points

Team	TD	FG	XP	Other	PTS
Buccaneers	2	0	0	22	34
Falcons	2	2	0	2	20

Team Stats

Side by side

TBATL

Total yards388276

Passing yards272234

Rushing yards11642

Completions0/015/24

Yards per carry5.94.7

Sacks10

Turnovers00

Touchdowns22

Field goals0/02/2

1st downs2111

3rd downs5/73/8

Box Score

Passing, rushing, receiving, defense, kicking

Passing2 players

Player	C/A	PCT	YDS	TD	INT	QBR
Falcons
Michael Penix JrQB	15/24	63%	249	1	0	111.2
Other
Baker MayfieldQB	18/22	82%	272	3	0	157.7

Rushing8 players

Player	ATT	YDS	YPC	YAC	TD	LNG	FUM
Buccaneers
Bucky IrvingHB	19	113	5.9	16	2	53	0
Chris Godwin JrWR	0	0	0.0	—	0	0	0
Ted Hurst IIIWR	0	0	0.0	—	0	0	0
Falcons
Bijan RobinsonHB	9	42	4.7	20	1	11	0
Drake LondonWR	0	0	0.0	—	0	0	0
Other
Baker MayfieldQB	1	5	5.0	1	0	5	0
Brian Robinson JrHB	1	0	0.0	—	0	0	0
Payne DurhamTE	1	-2	-2.0	—	0	0	0

Receiving12 players

Player	REC	YDS	YPR	YAC	TD	LNG	DROP
Buccaneers
Ted Hurst IIIWR	4	81	20.3	11	0	27	0
Emeka EgbukaWR	4	80	20.0	33	1	43	0
Chris Godwin JrWR	4	53	13.3	18	1	17	0
Cade OttonTE	3	22	7.3	11	1	14	0
Tez JohnsonWR	1	21	21.0	—	0	21	0
Bucky IrvingHB	2	15	7.5	7	0	8	0
Falcons
Bijan RobinsonHB	5	102	20.4	62	0	42	0
Drake LondonWR	3	37	12.3	—	1	18	0
Zachariah BranchWR	2	17	8.5	15	0	14	0
Kyle Pitts SrTE	1	12	12.0	6	0	12	0
Other
Brian Robinson JrHB	2	48	24.0	41	0	45	0
Charlie WoernerTE	2	33	16.5	33	0	24	0

Defense23 players

Player	TKL	SACK	INT	FF	PD
Buccaneers
Rueben Bain Jr.LEDG	3	1	0	0	0
Zyon McCollumCB	3	0	0	0	1
Antoine Winfield JrFS	3	0	0	0	0
Tykee SmithSS	2	0	0	0	1
Josiah TrotterWILL	1	0	0	0	0
Keionte ScottCB	1	0	0	0	1
Demonte CapehartDT	1	0	0	0	0
Vita VeaDT	1	0	0	0	0
Jacob ParrishCB	1	0	0	0	0
Benjamin MorrisonCB	1	0	0	1	0
Falcons
Billy Bowman JrCB	4	0	0	0	0
Jalon WalkerLEDG	3	0	0	0	0
Xavier WattsSS	2	0	0	0	1
Jessie Bates IIIFS	2	0	0	0	1
Brandon DorlusDT	1	0	0	0	0
Kendal DanielsWILL	1	0	0	0	0
Harold Perkins Jr.WILL	1	0	0	0	0
JD BertrandSAM	1	0	0	0	0
Other
Divine DeabloMIKE	3	0	0	0	0
Tyrel DodsonWILL	2	0	0	0	0
Jimmie WardSS	1	0	0	0	0
Yasir AbdullahSAM	1	0	0	0	0
DeMarcco HellamsFS	1	0	0	0	0

Kicking2 players

Player	FG	XP	LNG
Falcons
Nick FolkK	2/2	0	58
Other
Chase McLaughlinK	0/0	4	0