Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Match Player Stats
The Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers match player stats from the 2025 NFL season produced two contrasting NFC South games.
The Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers match player stats from the 2025 NFL season produced two contrasting NFC South games. Tampa Bay won the season opener 23–20 in Atlanta on September 7, 2025, while Atlanta responded with a 29–28 road victory in Tampa Bay on December 11, 2025.
Key Statistics
September 7, 2025 — Buccaneers 23, Falcons 20
| Statistic | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 23 | 20 |
| Total yards | 260 | 358 |
| Passing yards | 159 net | 289 net |
| Rushing yards | 101 | 69 |
| First downs | 16 | 23 |
| Offensive plays | 56 | 71 |
| Yards/play | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Third down | 7/14 (50%) | 6/15 (40%) |
| Fourth down | 1/1 (100%) | 3/4 (75%) |
| Time of possession | 24:48 | 35:12 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties | 5–60 | 8–55 |
| Touchdowns | 3 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1/2 | 2/3 |
The Falcons moved the ball more effectively, gaining 358 yards and 23 first downs, but Tampa Bay produced three passing touchdowns and converted 7 of 14 third downs.
December 11, 2025 — Falcons 29, Buccaneers 28
| Statistic | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 29 | 28 |
| Total yards | 476 | 338 |
| Passing yards | 365 | 250 |
| Rushing yards | 111 | 88 |
| First downs | 27 | 28 |
| Offensive plays | 66 | 61 |
| Yards/play | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| Third down | 5/11 | 4/9 |
| Fourth down | 1/1 | 0/0 |
| Time of possession | 31:51 | 28:09 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Penalties | 19–125 | 4–25 |
| Red zone | 4/4 | 3/3 |
Atlanta’s second meeting was statistically much more productive offensively. The Falcons generated 476 yards, including 365 passing and 111 rushing yards, while Tampa Bay finished with 338 total yards.
Career Overview
The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are NFC South franchises that have faced each other regularly since Tampa Bay entered the NFL in 1976. Pro-Football-Reference lists 65 regular-season meetings through the current franchise records, with Tampa Bay holding a narrow 33–32 edge over Atlanta.
The matchup has featured prominent players such as Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Mike Evans and, more recently, Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, Baker Mayfield and Emeka Egbuka.
The 2025 series was split:
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 7, 2025 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Buccaneers 23–20 |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | Raymond James Stadium | Falcons 29–28 |
Atlanta’s second victory prevented Tampa Bay from sweeping the regular-season series.
Career Statistics
Because this is a team-vs-team matchup, there is no single player’s career-statistical line for the keyword. The most useful career context is the franchise head-to-head record.
| Category | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise seasons | 61 | 51 |
| All-time regular-season record | 406–521–6 | 326–466–1 |
| Head-to-head games | 65 | 65 |
| Head-to-head wins | 33 | 32 |
| Head-to-head losses | 32 | 33 |
| Head-to-head ties | 0 | 0 |
| Playoff head-to-head meetings | 0 | 0 |
| Super Bowl victories | 0 | 2 |
Tampa Bay’s franchise record includes two Super Bowl championships, while Atlanta has appeared in two Super Bowls without winning one.
2025 Key Player Career Context
| Player | Team | 2025 Regular-Season Production |
|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | Falcons | 1,478 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs |
| Kyle Pitts | Falcons | 928 receiving yards |
| Drake London | Falcons | 919 receiving yards |
| Baker Mayfield | Buccaneers | 3,693 passing yards |
| Emeka Egbuka | Buccaneers | 938 receiving yards |
| Bucky Irving | Buccaneers | 588 rushing yards |
The 2025 team statistics identify Robinson as Atlanta’s leading rusher, while Pitts led the Falcons in receiving yards. Tampa Bay’s leaders included Mayfield in passing, Irving in rushing and Egbuka in receiving.
Season-by-Season Stats
2025 Head-to-Head Results
| Game | Winner | Score | Atlanta Passing | Tampa Bay Passing | Atlanta Rushing | Tampa Bay Rushing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Tampa Bay | 23–20 | 27/42, 298 yds, 1 TD | 17/32, 167 yds, 3 TD | 69 yds | 101 yds |
| Week 15 | Atlanta | 29–28 | 30/44, 373 yds, 3 TD | 19/34, 277 yds, 2 TD | 111 yds | 88 yds |
The first game was controlled statistically by Atlanta’s passing volume, but Tampa Bay’s three passing touchdowns proved decisive. In the rematch, Kirk Cousins threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns as Atlanta generated 476 total yards.
Atlanta 2025 Team Production
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Record | 8–9 |
| Points scored | 353 |
| Points allowed | 401 |
| Total offensive yards | 5,841* |
| Leading rusher | Bijan Robinson — 1,478 yards |
| Leading receiver | Kyle Pitts — 928 yards |
| Passing leaders | Michael Penix Jr. — 1,982 yards; Kirk Cousins — 1,721 |
*The season total is derived from the available team/player statistical records; individual and team pages should be used for final database verification. Atlanta finished 8–9 in the 2025 NFC South standings.
Tampa Bay 2025 Team Production
| Category | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Record | 8–9 |
| Points scored | 380 |
| Points allowed | 411 |
| Total offensive yards | 5,447 |
| Passing yards | 3,500 |
| Rushing yards | 1,947 |
| Leading passer | Baker Mayfield — 3,693 yards |
| Leading rusher | Bucky Irving — 588 yards |
| Leading receiver | Emeka Egbuka — 938 yards |
Tampa Bay finished 8–9, with 5,447 offensive yards, 3,500 passing yards and 1,947 rushing yards.
Records
Matchup Records
| Record | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total head-to-head meetings | 65 |
| Tampa Bay wins | 33 |
| Atlanta wins | 32 |
| Ties | 0 |
| Largest 2025 winning margin | 3 points |
| 2025 combined games | 2 |
| 2025 series | 1–1 |
Tampa Bay’s 33–32 franchise advantage means the series has remained extremely close historically.
Notable 2025 Individual Marks
- Kirk Cousins: 373 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in the December matchup.
- Kyle Pitts: 11 receptions for 166 yards and 3 touchdowns in the December game.
- Bijan Robinson: 19 carries for 93 yards and 1 touchdown in the December game.
- Michael Penix Jr.: 298 passing yards and 1 touchdown in the September meeting.
- Emeka Egbuka: 4 receptions for 67 yards and 2 touchdowns in the September meeting.
- Baker Mayfield: 167 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in the September meeting.
Awards and Honors
The matchup itself does not have a separate award structure. Player and franchise honors provide the relevant historical context.
Atlanta Falcons
| Player | Major Recognition |
|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | NFL MVP, 2016; Offensive Player of the Year, 2016 |
| Julio Jones | Multiple Pro Bowls and All-Pro selections |
| Kyle Pitts | 2021 Pro Bowl; 2021 first-team All-Rookie recognition |
| Bijan Robinson | 2023 Pro Bowl |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| Player | Major Recognition |
|---|---|
| Mike Evans | Multiple Pro Bowls; multiple All-Pro selections |
| Lavonte David | Multiple Pro Bowls and All-Pro recognition |
| Baker Mayfield | Pro Bowl selection; 2023 Comeback Player of the Year |
| Franchise | Super Bowl champions in 2002 and 2020 |
These honors provide context for the level of talent historically associated with the Falcons–Buccaneers rivalry.
Performance Trends
The two 2025 meetings showed a clear statistical reversal.
Passing
Atlanta’s passing output jumped from 298 yards in Week 1 to 373 yards in Week 15, while Tampa Bay’s passing production increased from 167 to 277 yards.
| Team | Sept. Passing | Dec. Passing | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 298 | 373 | +75 |
| Tampa Bay | 167 | 277 | +110 |
Rushing
Tampa Bay won the rushing battle in the first meeting, 101–69. Atlanta reversed that advantage in December, running for 111 yards compared with Tampa Bay’s 88.
Offensive Efficiency
Atlanta’s offensive yardage increased substantially in the rematch:
| Team | Sept. Total Yards | Dec. Total Yards |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 358 | 476 |
| Tampa Bay | 260 | 338 |
Atlanta therefore gained 118 more yards in the second meeting than in the first, while Tampa Bay improved by 78 yards.
Historical Context
The Falcons–Buccaneers rivalry is one of the NFC South’s longest-running divisional matchups. Tampa Bay holds a 33–32 edge across 65 regular-season meetings, making it one of the more balanced series between the division’s established franchises.
The scoring totals in the 2025 meetings were also close:
| Game | Combined Points |
|---|---|
| Sept. 7, 2025 | 43 |
| Dec. 11, 2025 | 57 |
| 2025 combined total | 100 |
| Average per meeting | 50.0 |
The second game was particularly notable for Atlanta’s 476-yard offensive performance and Pitts’ 166 receiving yards.
Head-to-Head Statistics
2025 Player Comparison
| Category | Atlanta Falcons | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Best passing performance | Kirk Cousins: 373 yds, 3 TD | Baker Mayfield: 277 yds, 2 TD |
| Best rushing performance | Bijan Robinson: 93 yds, 1 TD | Bucky Irving: 60 yds in Sept. |
| Best receiving performance | Kyle Pitts: 166 yds, 3 TD | Emeka Egbuka: 67 yds, 2 TD |
| Best single-game total offense | 476 yards | 338 yards |
| 2025 series record | 1–1 | 1–1 |
September 7 Player Stats
Atlanta Falcons
| Player | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr. | 27/42, 298 yds, 1 TD, 0 INT | 6–21, 3.5 avg, 1 TD | — |
| Bijan Robinson | — | 12–24, 2.0 avg | 6–100, 1 TD |
| Drake London | — | — | 8–55 |
| Kyle Pitts | — | — | 7–59 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | — | — | 3–51 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| Player | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 17/32, 167 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT | 5–39 | — |
| Bucky Irving | — | 14–37 | 4–8, 1 TD |
| Rachaad White | — | 2–14 | 1–2 |
| Emeka Egbuka | — | 1–9 | 4–67, 2 TD |
| Mike Evans | — | — | 5–51 |
These figures come directly from the NFL’s official game summary.
December 11 Player Stats
Atlanta Falcons
| Player | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | 30/44, 373 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT | — | — |
| Bijan Robinson | — | 19–93, 1 TD | 8–82 |
| Kyle Pitts | — | — | 11–166, 3 TD |
| Tyler Allgeier | — | 2–18 | — |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
| Player | Passing | Rushing | Receiving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 19/34, 277 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT | — | — |
| Sean Tucker | — | 7? | — |
| Chris Godwin | — | — | TD reception |
| Devin Culp | — | — | TD reception |
The official scoring summary confirms touchdowns by Pitts, Robinson, Devin Culp and Chris Godwin, while the detailed box score records Cousins’ 373 yards and Pitts’ 166 receiving yards.
Recent Form
Both teams finished the 2025 regular season at 8–9. Tampa Bay scored 380 points and allowed 411, while Atlanta scored 353 and allowed 401.
2025 Statistical Profile
| Category | Falcons | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 8–9 | 8–9 |
| Points scored | 353 | 380 |
| Points allowed | 401 | 411 |
| Point differential | -48 | -31 |
| Offensive yards | — | 5,447 |
| Passing yards | 3,703* | 3,500 |
| Rushing yards | 2,138* | 1,947 |
| Leading rusher | Bijan Robinson, 1,478 | Bucky Irving, 588 |
| Leading receiver | Kyle Pitts, 928 | Emeka Egbuka, 938 |
*Atlanta’s official team statistics page reports 3,703 passing yards and 2,138 rushing yards.
Statistical Highlights
- 65: Total regular-season Falcons–Buccaneers meetings in the franchise head-to-head record.
- 33–32: Tampa Bay’s all-time head-to-head advantage.
- 476: Atlanta’s total yards in the December 2025 win.
- 373: Kirk Cousins’ passing yards in the December matchup.
- 166: Kyle Pitts’ receiving yards in that game.
- 3: Pitts’ receiving touchdowns in the December game.
- 100: Combined points scored across the two 2025 meetings.
- 23–20: Tampa Bay’s Week 1 victory.
- 29–28: Atlanta’s Week 15 comeback victory.
- 358–260: Atlanta’s total-yard advantage in the first meeting despite losing.
- 476–338: Atlanta’s total-yard advantage in the second meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers games in 2025?
The teams split the two 2025 meetings. Tampa Bay won 23–20 on September 7, while Atlanta won 29–28 on December 11.
Who had the most passing yards in the 2025 Falcons vs Buccaneers matchup?
Kirk Cousins had the highest passing total, throwing for 373 yards in Atlanta’s 29–28 victory on December 11, 2025.
Who led the Falcons in rushing against the Buccaneers?
Bijan Robinson led Atlanta with 93 rushing yards and one touchdown in the December matchup. He also contributed 82 receiving yards.
Who led the Buccaneers in passing?
Baker Mayfield was Tampa Bay’s starting quarterback in both 2025 meetings. He threw for 167 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1 and 277 yards and two touchdowns in Week 15.
How many receiving yards did Kyle Pitts have against Tampa Bay in December 2025?
Pitts recorded 11 receptions for 166 yards and three touchdowns in the Falcons’ 29–28 victory.
What is the all-time Falcons vs Buccaneers record?
Through the franchise head-to-head record, Tampa Bay leads 33–32 across 65 regular-season meetings, with no ties.
How many times did the Falcons and Buccaneers play in 2025?
They played twice, as NFC South division opponents. Atlanta and Tampa Bay each won once.
Which team had more total yards in the 2025 meetings?
Atlanta had more total yards in both games: 358–260 in September and 476–338 in December.
Who was Tampa Bay’s leading receiver in the September 2025 game?
Emeka Egbuka led Tampa Bay with four receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns.
Sources and References
- NFL official game summary — Buccaneers at Falcons, Sept. 7, 2025 — official individual and team statistics.
- Atlanta Falcons official Week 15 Game Center — official December 11, 2025 game information and team statistics.
- Pro-Football-Reference head-to-head records — historical Falcons–Buccaneers franchise record.
- Pro-Football-Reference 2025 NFL standings and team statistics — 2025 team records and NFC South standings.
- Atlanta Falcons official team statistics — Atlanta’s 2025 player and team production.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers official team statistics — Tampa Bay’s 2025 player and team production.
- ESPN Falcons vs Buccaneers box score, Dec. 11, 2025 — independent box-score verification.
