Atlanta
Falcons
6-8
37
FINAL
15
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
3-11
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 6d ago
In a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37-15 in Week 16 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, Atlanta solidified its position with a decisive victory, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience throughout the game. Jaxson Dart was the star of the night for the Falcons, throwing for an impressive 334 yards and three touchdowns, leading the charge against a struggling Buccaneers defense. DeMario Douglas also shone brightly, racking up 111 receiving yards and providing Dart with a reliable target all game long. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton contributed on the ground for Tampa Bay, but his 69 rushing yards were not enough to spark a comeback. Defensively, the Falcons dominated the line of scrimmage, applying consistent pressure that disrupted the Buccaneers' rhythm. While Jonas Sanker led the Tampa Bay defense with 10 tackles and a sack, it was Atlanta's ability to stifle key plays that proved crucial. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Falcons intercepted a pass, leading to a quick touchdown that shifted momentum firmly in their favor and sealed the outcome.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jaxson DartQB382668%33431111.0
Terrence YoungQB291655%1851171.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Omarion HamptonHB15694.6350370
Jahmyr GibbsHB19643.4120170
Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB7243.4—170
Jonnu SmithTE252.5—040
Jaxson DartQB351.7—070
Terrence YoungQB144.0—041
D'Andre SwiftHB144.0—040
Denzel HeywardHB320.7—040
Chimere DikeWR210.5—040
Josh DownsWR000.0—000
Matthew HibnerTE000.0—000
DeMario DouglasWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DeMario DouglasWR511122.2802800
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR77811.1201290
Chimere DikeWR67412.3190181
Josh DownsWR77210.3190240
T.J. HockensonTE35919.7140310
Matthew HibnerTE55010.0220140
DeVonta SmithWR44010.021180
Cedric TillmanWR11616.060160
Omarion HamptonHB199.07091
D'Andre SwiftHB155.01050
Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB144.06040
Jahmyr GibbsHB111.0—010
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Jonas SankerFS101000
Kam CurlSS60101
Demetrius Knight JrMIKE71000
Derek Stingley JrCB50100
Tremaine EdmundsMIKE60.5000
Aidan HutchinsonLEDG70000
Eric StokesCB60000
Josiah TrotterMIKE50.5000
Nick CastroWILL41000
Charvarius Ward SrCB50001
Avieon TerrellCB50000
Anthony MartinLEDG40001
Kerby JosephFS30000
Kyler GordonCB20.5000
Wes JensenREDG30011
Poona FordDT20000
Odafe OwehDT10.5000
Felix Anudike-UzomahREDG20000
Cole RushingCB20000
Thad HolleyDT20000
Ronnie HickmanFS10000
Roger McCrearyCB10000
Ahmed HassaneinREDG10000
Swayze BozemanMIKE10000
Mekhi WingoDT10000
Byron Murphy IIDT10000
Wade WoodazWILL10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Chris BoswellK22152
Andres BorregalesK33448