Game Recap
In a week 15 clash, the Falcons enjoyed a close 24-21 win against the Buccaneers. The Falcons won a tight contest.
The Falcons were led by Matt Ryan who tossed in 212 passing yards, 1 TD, zero interceptions. Devonta Freeman ran for 126 yards on the ground, 1 TD.
For the Buccaneers, Jameis Winston had 299 yards passing in the air, 3 touchdowns, zero interceptions, was 27 of 35 passing. Mike Evans caught 79 yards receiving, 1 touchdown.
The Falcons ended up with 410 total yards, 24 first downs, 0 turnovers and 6 penalties. They were 9 of 15 on third downs. The Buccaneers registered 373 total yards, 22 first downs, 1 turnovers and 7 penalties. They were 4 of 8 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Atlanta FalconsATL defeat Tampa Bay BuccaneersTAM 24-21
- Date: Monday, December 18, 2017
- Game Time Kickoff: 8:30PM
- Atlanta Falcons Stats - Yards: 410, Turnovers: 0
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats - Yards: 373, Turnovers: 1
- Game Odds:
- -- Line Point Spread: ATL by 7.0
- -- Over/Under: 49.5
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| ATL |
7 |
10 |
0 |
7 |
24 |
| TAM |
7 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
21 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Jameis Winston | TAM | 27-35 | 299 | 3 | 0 | 42 | |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 17-31 | 212 | 1 | 0 | 29 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | 22 | 126 | 1 | 32 | |
| Peyton Barber | TAM | 13 | 53 | 0 | 9 | |
| Terron Ward | ATL | 8 | 40 | 0 | 13 | |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | 3 | 29 | 0 | 12 | |
| Jameis Winston | TAM | 3 | 18 | 0 | 13 | |
| DeSean Jackson | TAM | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| Adam Humphries | TAM | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Mike Evans | TAM | 5 | 79 | 1 | 42 | |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | 5 | 68 | 0 | 29 | |
| Julio Jones | ATL | 3 | 54 | 0 | 29 | |
| Cameron Brate | TAM | 4 | 49 | 0 | 13 | |
| Adam Humphries | TAM | 5 | 43 | 1 | 16 | |
| Justin Hardy | ATL | 2 | 33 | 1 | 27 | |
| O.J. Howard | TAM | 1 | 30 | 1 | 30 | |
| Mohamed Sanu | ATL | 2 | 23 | 0 | 21 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| ATL | 35 | 201 | 1 | | |
| TAM | 18 | 84 | 0 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| ATL | 17-31 | 212 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| TAM | 27-35 | 299 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
More Game Information On The Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Attendance: 62,382
- Weather: 71 degrees, wind 2 mph
- Time of Game: 2:58 - 2 hours, 58 minutes
