Falcons at Buccaneers
Atlanta Falcons 37, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 15 · THE Madden League
Final Score
Falcons 37 3 TD · 3 FG · 4 XP
Buccaneers 15 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPJaxson Dart 334 yds passingOmarion Hampton 69 yds rushingDeMario Douglas 111 yds receivingJonas Sanker 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 430 · 267Passing yards 334 · 185Rushing yards 96 · 82Completions 26/38 · 16/29Yards per carry 2.8 · 4.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d 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.
Scoring
| Team | TD | FG | XP | Other | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 37 | |
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Team Stats
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | ||||||
| Jaxson DartQB | 26/38 | 68% | 334 | 3 | 1 | 111.0 |
Buccaneers | ||||||
| Terrence YoungQB | 16/29 | 55% | 185 | 1 | 1 | 71.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 19 | 64 | 3.4 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaxson DartQB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Denzel HeywardHB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matthew HibnerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 15 | 69 | 4.6 | 35 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Terrence YoungQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||||
| DeMario DouglasWR | 5 | 111 | 22.2 | 80 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Matthew HibnerTE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||||
| Josh DownsWR | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 14 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 7 | 78 | 11.1 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Chimere DikeWR | 6 | 74 | 12.3 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Cedric TillmanWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josiah TrotterMIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CastroWILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler GordonCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wes JensenREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Cole RushingCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thad HolleyDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Buccaneers | |||||
| Jonas SankerFS | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine EdmundsMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony MartinLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Poona FordDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe OwehDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-UzomahREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze BozemanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Demetrius Knight JrMIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ahmed HassaneinREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Falcons | |||
| Andres BorregalesK | 3/3 | 4 | 48 |
Buccaneers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 2/2 | 1 | 52 |
