Game Recap
In a January 1 week 17 tussle in Atlanta, the Falcons enjoyed a 45-24 win against the Buccaneers. The Falcons were ahead at the end of two quarters 42-7 and cruised to a comprehensive win.
The Falcons were guided by Matt Ryan who finished with 2 TDs, zero interceptions. Michael Turner ran for 172 yards on the ground, 2 TDs. Julio Jones finished with 76 receiving yards, 2 TDs.
For the Buccaneers, Josh Freeman connected on 274 yards passing in the air, 2 touchdowns, was 31 of 45 passing. Preston Parker caught 74 yards receiving.
In the offensive show, the Falcons finished with 428 total yards, 22 first downs, 2 turnovers and 3 penalties. They were 6 of 11 on third downs. The Buccaneers finished with 294 total yards, 18 first downs, 4 turnovers and 2 penalties. They were 6 of 12 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 45-24
- Date: Sunday, January 1, 2012
- Game Time Kickoff: 4:17PM
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 428, Turnovers: 2
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 294, Turnovers: 4
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: ATL by 10.0
- -- Over/Under: 45.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| TAM |
0 |
7 |
11 |
6 |
24 |
| ATL |
21 |
21 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Josh Freeman | TAM | 31-45 | 274 | 2 | 3 | 48 | |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 6-9 | 106 | 2 | 0 | 48 | |
| Chris Redman | ATL | 7-12 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 18 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Michael Turner | ATL | 17 | 172 | 2 | 81 | |
| Jason Snelling | ATL | 9 | 50 | 0 | 18 | |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | ATL | 8 | 24 | 1 | 12 | |
| Josh Freeman | TAM | 3 | 14 | 0 | 12 | |
| LeGarrette Blount | TAM | 6 | 12 | 0 | 4 | |
| Julio Jones | ATL | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Josh Johnson | TAM | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | 4 | 76 | 2 | 48 | |
| Preston Parker | TAM | 4 | 74 | 0 | 48 | |
| Roddy White | ATL | 4 | 69 | 0 | 23 | |
| Kellen Winslow | TAM | 7 | 56 | 0 | 22 | |
| Dezmon Briscoe | TAM | 8 | 53 | 2 | 9 | |
| Mike Williams | TAM | 1 | 31 | 0 | 31 | |
| Kregg Lumpkin | TAM | 5 | 27 | 0 | 12 | |
| Mossis Madu | TAM | 3 | 19 | 0 | 8 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 38 | 251 | 3 | | |
| TAM | 14 | 35 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 13-21 | 177 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| TAM | 31-45 | 274 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
- Attendance: 68,167
- Weather:
- Time of Game: 2:58 - 2 hours, 58 minutes
