Week 16: Buccaneers vs Falcons Live Score

Week 16: Buccaneers vs Falcons Live Score
🏆 Flex Game: 12/26 or 12/27 --d --h --m --s
December 27, 2026
Buccaneers
0-0
0
VS
0 : 0
VS
Falcons
0-0
0

Game Information

EventFlex Game: 12/26 or 12/27
StageWeek 16
Season2026
KickoffSun, Dec 27, 12:00 am
VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium
LocationAtlanta, GA
SurfaceArtificial Turf

Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers logoTampa Bay Buccaneers
Deshawn McKnight
Deshawn McKnight
#73 · DT · IR — Not Specified
IR
Jalen McMillan
Jalen McMillan
#11 · WR · Questionable — Soreness
Q
Tez Johnson
Tez Johnson
#15 · WR · Questionable — Strain
Q
Emeka Egbuka
Emeka Egbuka
#2 · WR · Questionable — Sprain
Q
Chris Braswell
Chris Braswell
#43 · LB · Questionable — Not Specified
Q
Atlanta Falcons logoAtlanta Falcons
Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr.
#9 · QB · Questionable — Surgery — Left
Q
Kam Dewberry
Kam Dewberry
#61 · G · Questionable — Not Specified — Left
Q
Trey Sermon
Trey Sermon
#44 · RB · IR — Not Specified
IR
Malik Verdon
Malik Verdon
#43 · LB · IR — Not Specified
IR
Jalon Walker
Jalon Walker
#11 · LB · IR — Surgery — Left
IR

Head-to-Head

Last 5 Games
ATLAtlanta Falcons logo
28
NFL Wk 15
FINAL
12/11/25
▸29
23◂
NFL Wk 1
FINAL
9/7/25
20
26
NFL Wk 8
FINAL
10/27/24
▸31
30
NFL Wk 5
FINAL
10/3/24
▸36
29◂
NFL Wk 14
FINAL
12/10/23
25

Last 5 Games

DateOpponentResultCompetition
8/22/26vs Chiefs logoKCW16-15NFL Wk 3
8/14/26@ Jets logoNYJW24-16NFL Wk 2
1/3/26vs Panthers logoCARW16-14NFL Wk 18
12/28/25@ Miami Dolphins logoMIAL17-20NFL Wk 17
12/21/25@ Panthers logoCARL20-23NFL Wk 16
DateOpponentResultCompetition
8/22/26@ Indianapolis Colts logoINDW34-6NFL Wk 3
8/14/26vs Denver Broncos logoDENL7-27NFL Wk 2
1/4/26vs New Orleans Saints logoNOW19-17NFL Wk 18
12/29/25vs Los Angeles Rams logoLARW27-24NFL Wk 17
12/21/25@ Arizona Cardinals logoARIW26-19NFL Wk 16

Division Standings

National Football Conference — NFC South

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Buccaneers2001.0004031———
Panthers210.6678176———
Falcons110.5004133———
Saints020.0002058———

About the Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons meet on December 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM EST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The matchup is part of the 2026 NFL regular season.

Coming into the game, Tampa Bay Buccaneers is 0-0 and Atlanta Falcons is 0-0. Game progress, scoring, team statistics and the final result are covered here.

Follow Buccaneers vs Falcons here for kickoff information, live updates and the final result. NFL scores and schedule page lists additional games, schedules and results.

Roster

Buccaneers
VS
Falcons

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#16
Connor Bazelak
Connor BazelakQB256' 3"225 lbs
#5
Jake Browning
Jake BrowningQB306' 2"209 lbs
#71
Scott Daly
Scott DalyLS326' 2"245 lbs
#10
Jalon Daniels
Jalon DanielsQB236' 1"219 lbs
#86
Evan Deckers
Evan DeckersLS276' 3"252 lbs
#9
Riley Dixon
Riley DixonP336' 4"221 lbs
#6
Baker Mayfield
Baker MayfieldQB316' 1"215 lbs

Offensive Line

#62
Graham Barton
Graham BartonC246' 5"314 lbs
#68
Ben Bredeson
Ben BredesonG286' 5"315 lbs
#70
Benjamin Chukwuma
Benjamin ChukwumaOT256' 6"310 lbs
#65
Dan Feeney
Dan FeeneyG326' 4"310 lbs
#74
Marshall Foerner
Marshall FoernerOT256' 6"308 lbs
#67
Luke Goedeke
Luke GoedekeOT276' 5"312 lbs
#72
Luke Haggard
Luke HaggardG266' 7"305 lbs
#79
Elijah Klein
Elijah KleinG266' 4"319 lbs
#61
Henry Lutovsky
Henry LutovskyG236' 6"319 lbs
#69
Cody Mauch
Cody MauchG276' 6"303 lbs
#76
Paul Rubelt
Paul RubeltOT266' 10"313 lbs
#75
Billy Schrauth
Billy SchrauthG226' 4"310 lbs
#66
Ben Scott
Ben ScottG256' 5"310 lbs
#77
Justin Skule
Justin SkuleOT296' 6"315 lbs
#78
Tristan Wirfs
Tristan WirfsOT276' 5"320 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#82
Devin Culp
Devin CulpTE266' 4"237 lbs
#87
Payne Durham
Payne DurhamTE266' 5"255 lbs
#2
Emeka Egbuka
Emeka Egbuka QWR236' 1"205 lbs
#81
Kenny Fletcher Jr.
Kenny Fletcher Jr.TE226' 3"250 lbs
#1
Kenny Gainwell
Kenny GainwellRB275' 9"200 lbs
#14
Chris Godwin Jr.
Chris Godwin Jr.WR306' 1"209 lbs
#85
Garrett Greene
Garrett GreeneWR245' 11"201 lbs
#26
Matthew Henry
Matthew HenryWR6' 1"180 lbs
#89
Dennis Houston
Dennis HoustonWR276' 1"190 lbs
#17
Ted Hurst III
Ted Hurst IIIWR226' 3"185 lbs
#7
Bucky Irving
Bucky IrvingRB245' 10"195 lbs
#19
Kameron Johnson
Kameron JohnsonWR245' 10"170 lbs
#15
Tez Johnson
Tez Johnson QWR245' 10"165 lbs
#41
Ko Kieft
Ko KieftTE286' 5"265 lbs
#49
Barika Kpeenu
Barika KpeenuRB5' 10"213 lbs
#11
Jalen McMillan
Jalen McMillan QWR246' 1"192 lbs
#88
Cade Otton
Cade OttonTE276' 5"247 lbs
#8
Dean Patterson
Dean PattersonWR246' 2"200 lbs
#83
Eric Rivers Jr.
Eric Rivers Jr.WR235' 10"176 lbs
#84
Bauer Sharp
Bauer SharpTE236' 4"246 lbs
#80
David Sills V
David Sills VWR306' 3"211 lbs
#44
Sean Tucker
Sean TuckerRB245' 10"205 lbs
#18
Josh Williams
Josh WilliamsRB255' 9"210 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#34
Alex Anzalone
Alex AnzaloneLB316' 3"234 lbs
#3
Rueben Bain Jr.
Rueben Bain Jr.LB216' 3"270 lbs
#43
Chris Braswell
Chris Braswell QLB246' 3"255 lbs
#30
John Bullock
John BullockLB256' 0"230 lbs
#90
DeMonte Capehart
DeMonte CapehartDT246' 5"315 lbs
#8
SirVocea Dennis
SirVocea DennisLB266' 0"230 lbs
Yaya Diaby
Yaya DiabyLB276' 4"270 lbs
#46
Caden Fordham
Caden FordhamLB236' 1"223 lbs
#96
Josiah Green
Josiah GreenDT236' 0"284 lbs
#57
Yasir Holmes
Yasir HolmesLB236' 4"240 lbs
#64
Nash Hutmacher
Nash HutmacherDT256' 4"310 lbs
#53
Nick Jackson
Nick JacksonLB256' 0"235 lbs
#93
Jayson Jones
Jayson JonesDT246' 6"340 lbs
#59
Mohamed Kamara
Mohamed KamaraLB276' 1"253 lbs
#94
Calijah Kancey
Calijah KanceyDT256' 0"280 lbs
#73
Deshawn McKnight
Deshawn McKnight IRDT236' 1"283 lbs
#97
Al-Quadin Muhammad
Al-Quadin MuhammadLB316' 3"250 lbs
#98
Anthony Nelson
Anthony NelsonLB296' 7"271 lbs
#56
Rakeem Nunez-Roches
Rakeem Nunez-RochesDT336' 2"305 lbs
#58
Jack Pyburn
Jack PyburnLB226' 4"258 lbs
#95
Elijah Roberts
Elijah RobertsDE246' 4"295 lbs
#91
A'Shawn Robinson
A'Shawn RobinsonDT316' 3"320 lbs
#52
Christian Rozeboom
Christian RozeboomLB296' 2"230 lbs
#71
Travis Shaw
Travis ShawDT226' 5"334 lbs
#92
Elijah Simmons
Elijah SimmonsDT256' 1"335 lbs
#45
Josiah Trotter
Josiah TrotterLB216' 2"237 lbs
#50
Vita Vea
Vita VeaDT316' 4"347 lbs
#51
David Walker
David WalkerLB266' 2"260 lbs
#48
Javin Wright
Javin WrightLB266' 4"232 lbs

Defensive Backs

#24
Ayden Garnes
Ayden GarnesCB236' 0"181 lbs
#32
Josh Hayes
Josh HayesCB276' 0"190 lbs
#29
Miles Killebrew
Miles KillebrewS336' 2"222 lbs
#27
Zyon McCollum
Zyon McCollumCB276' 2"199 lbs
#39
Robert McDaniel
Robert McDanielS256' 2"207 lbs
#35
Ifeatu Melifonwu
Ifeatu MelifonwuS276' 3"210 lbs
#21
Benjamin Morrison
Benjamin MorrisonCB226' 0"190 lbs
#37
Roman Parodie
Roman ParodieCB246' 2"204 lbs
#25
Jacob Parrish
Jacob ParrishCB225' 10"198 lbs
#36
JJ Roberts
JJ RobertsS246' 0"195 lbs
#22
Keionte Scott
Keionte ScottCB256' 0"195 lbs
#23
Tykee Smith
Tykee SmithS255' 10"202 lbs
#28
Damarion Williams
Damarion WilliamsCB285' 10"183 lbs
#26
Xavier Williams
Xavier WilliamsS236' 2"220 lbs
#31
Antoine Winfield Jr.
Antoine Winfield Jr.S285' 9"203 lbs
#38
Rashad Wisdom
Rashad WisdomS255' 9"210 lbs

Other

#4
Chase McLaughlin
Chase McLaughlinPK306' 0"190 lbs
#33
B.T. Potter
B.T. PotterPK265' 9"185 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#16
Jake Bailey
Jake BaileyP296' 2"212 lbs
#49
Liam McCullough
Liam McCulloughLS296' 2"245 lbs
#9
Michael Penix Jr.
Michael Penix Jr. QQB266' 3"220 lbs
#13
Cooper Rush
Cooper RushQB326' 3"224 lbs
#18
Jack Strand
Jack StrandQB226' 5"240 lbs
#1
Tua Tagovailoa
Tua TagovailoaQB286' 1"225 lbs

Offensive Line

#65
Matthew Bergeron
Matthew BergeronG266' 5"315 lbs
#66
James Brockermeyer
James BrockermeyerC246' 3"295 lbs
#61
Kam Dewberry
Kam Dewberry QG226' 4"332 lbs
#68
Kyle Hinton
Kyle HintonG286' 2"315 lbs
#72
Michael Jerrell
Michael JerrellOT276' 5"309 lbs
#62
Corey Levin
Corey LevinG326' 4"307 lbs
#63
Chris Lindstrom
Chris LindstromG296' 4"310 lbs
#76
Riley Mahlman
Riley MahlmanOT236' 8"320 lbs
#70
Jake Matthews
Jake MatthewsOT346' 5"310 lbs
#79
Wanya Morris
Wanya MorrisOT256' 6"307 lbs
#64
Ryan Neuzil
Ryan NeuzilC296' 3"305 lbs
#77
Storm Norton
Storm NortonOT326' 7"310 lbs
#75
Ethan Onianwa
Ethan OnianwaOT236' 7"331 lbs
#59
Jaeden Roberts
Jaeden RobertsG236' 5"333 lbs
#74
Andrew Stueber
Andrew StueberG276' 7"320 lbs
#71
Jawaan Taylor
Jawaan TaylorOT286' 5"312 lbs
#67
Brandon Walton
Brandon WaltonOT286' 5"300 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#86
Vinny Anthony II
Vinny Anthony IIWR236' 0"190 lbs
#19
Chris Blair
Chris BlairWR286' 2"215 lbs
#17
Zachariah Branch
Zachariah BranchWR225' 10"180 lbs
#38
Nathan Carter
Nathan CarterRB245' 10"202 lbs
#88
Beaux Collins
Beaux CollinsWR236' 3"206 lbs
#4
Jahan Dotson
Jahan DotsonWR265' 11"184 lbs
#80
Dylan Drummond
Dylan DrummondWR266' 0"190 lbs
#25
Tyler Goodson
Tyler GoodsonRB255' 9"197 lbs
#81
Austin Hooper
Austin HooperTE316' 4"254 lbs
#32
Cash Jones
Cash JonesRB265' 11"195 lbs
#5
Drake London
Drake LondonWR256' 4"215 lbs
#85
Keelan Marion
Keelan MarionWR266' 0"195 lbs
#87
Nick Muse
Nick MuseTE276' 5"252 lbs
#8
Kyle Pitts Sr.
Kyle Pitts Sr.TE256' 6"250 lbs
#7
Bijan Robinson
Bijan RobinsonRB245' 11"215 lbs
#15
Brian Robinson Jr.
Brian Robinson Jr.RB276' 1"225 lbs
#44
Trey Sermon
Trey Sermon IRRB276' 0"215 lbs
#47
Joshua Simon
Joshua SimonTE256' 4"240 lbs
#84
Jack Velling
Jack VellingTE226' 5"245 lbs
#82
Antwane Wells Jr.
Antwane Wells Jr.WR256' 0"205 lbs
#89
Charlie Woerner
Charlie WoernerTE286' 5"250 lbs
#14
Olamide Zaccheaus
Olamide ZaccheausWR295' 8"194 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#79
Carlos Allen Jr.
Carlos Allen Jr.DT256' 1"295 lbs
#59
Keshawn Banks
Keshawn BanksDE266' 3"251 lbs
#40
JD Bertrand
JD BertrandLB266' 1"230 lbs
#53
Kendal Daniels
Kendal DanielsLB236' 5"242 lbs
Divine Deablo
Divine DeabloLB286' 3"223 lbs
#54
Brandon Dorlus
Brandon DorlusDT256' 3"295 lbs
#52
Samson Ebukam
Samson EbukamDE316' 3"245 lbs
#90
Da'Shawn Hand
Da'Shawn HandDT306' 3"302 lbs
#45
Christian Harris
Christian HarrisLB256' 2"232 lbs
#96
Zach Harrison
Zach HarrisonDE256' 5"270 lbs
#74
Eric Johnson II
Eric Johnson IIDT286' 4"299 lbs
#94
LaCale London
LaCale LondonDE296' 3"297 lbs
#50
DeAngelo Malone
DeAngelo MaloneLB276' 3"235 lbs
#91
Devonnsha Maxwell
Devonnsha MaxwellDT276' 2"297 lbs
#51
Azeez Ojulari
Azeez OjulariLB266' 3"240 lbs
#27
James Pearce Jr.
James Pearce Jr.LB226' 5"243 lbs
#56
Harold Perkins Jr.
Harold Perkins Jr.LB216' 0"223 lbs
#42
Daveren Rayner
Daveren RaynerLB246' 2"217 lbs
#69
Cameron Sample
Cameron SampleDE266' 3"267 lbs
#92
Maason Smith
Maason SmithDT236' 5"306 lbs
#91
Za'Darius Smith
Za'Darius SmithDE336' 4"270 lbs
#99
Cameron Thomas
Cameron ThomasDE266' 4"265 lbs
#98
Anterio Thompson
Anterio ThompsonDT236' 4"310 lbs
#55
Channing Tindall
Channing TindallLB266' 2"236 lbs
#48
Bralen Trice
Bralen TriceLB256' 4"274 lbs
#95
Marlon Tuipulotu
Marlon TuipulotuDT276' 2"307 lbs
#43
Malik Verdon
Malik Verdon IRLB236' 4"218 lbs
#11
Jalon Walker
Jalon Walker IRLB226' 2"245 lbs
#91
Chris Williams
Chris WilliamsDT286' 2"298 lbs
#46
Josh Woods
Josh WoodsLB306' 1"235 lbs

Defensive Backs

#3
Jessie Bates III
Jessie Bates IIIS296' 1"210 lbs
#33
Billy Bowman Jr.
Billy Bowman Jr.CB235' 10"194 lbs
#35
Natrone Brooks
Natrone BrooksCB265' 11"175 lbs
#29
Sydney Brown
Sydney BrownS265' 10"211 lbs
#37
Cobee Bryant
Cobee BryantCB246' 0"180 lbs
#36
Malcolm DeWalt IV
Malcolm DeWalt IVCB246' 2"190 lbs
#28
Mike Ford Jr.
Mike Ford Jr.CB316' 0"199 lbs
#41
Darren Hall
Darren HallCB266' 0"190 lbs
#23
DeMarcco Hellams
DeMarcco HellamsS266' 1"203 lbs
#39
C.J. Henderson
C.J. HendersonCB276' 1"205 lbs
#30
Darnay Holmes
Darnay HolmesCB285' 9"198 lbs
#21
Mike Hughes
Mike HughesCB295' 10"190 lbs
#22
Clark Phillips III
Clark Phillips IIICB245' 9"185 lbs
#34
Jammie Robinson
Jammie RobinsonS255' 11"195 lbs
#22
Keidron Smith
Keidron SmithS266' 2"210 lbs
#12
Avieon Terrell
Avieon TerrellCB215' 11"180 lbs
#24
A.J. Terrell Jr.
A.J. Terrell Jr.CB276' 1"200 lbs
#31
Xavier Watts
Xavier WattsS246' 0"203 lbs
#20
A.J. Woods
A.J. WoodsCB255' 11"195 lbs

Other

#6
Nick Folk
Nick FolkPK416' 1"225 lbs

Team Stats

Buccaneers
VS
Falcons

Passing

62.9
Completion Percentage
60.9
351
Completions
332
1.97
Interception Percentage
1.47
11
Interceptions
8
77
Longest Pass
69
3,500
Net Passing Yards
3,523
205.9
Net Passing Yards Per Game
207.2
558
Passing Attempts
545
4.66
Passing Touchdown %
3.49
26
Passing Touchdowns
19
89.9
Passer Rating
86.7
38
Total Sacks
26
255
Sack Yards Lost
180
6.7
Yards Per Pass Attempt
6.8
3,755
Passing Yards
3,703
4
Passing Fumbles Lost
4
17
Team Games Played
17
335.4
Yards Per Game
343.6
22.4
Total Points Per Game
20.8
380
Total Points
353
41
Total Touchdowns
37
220.9
Passing Yards Per Game
217.8
351-558
Comp-Att
332-545
38-255
Sacks-Yards Lost
26-180

Rushing

472
Rushing Attempts
477
1,947
Rushing Yards
2,138
4.1
Yards Per Rush Attempt
4.5
43
Long Rushing
93
9
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
9
13
Rushing Touchdowns
17
114.5
Rushing Yards Per Game
125.8
9
Rushing Fumbles
9
1
Rushing Fumbles Lost
3
115
Rushing 1st downs
113
17
Team Games Played
17
5,702
Total Yards
5,841
1068
Total Offensive Plays
1048
22.4
Total Points Per Game
20.8
380
Total Points
353
41
Total Touchdowns
37

Receiving

351
Receptions
332
540
Receiving Targets
519
3,755
Receiving Yards
3,703
3,755
Receiving Yards
3,703
26
Receiving Touchdowns
19
77
Long Reception
69
55
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
47
220.9
Receiving Yards Per Game
217.8
9
Receiving Fumbles
9
4
Receiving Fumbles Lost
4
1978
Receiving Yards After Catch
1871
174
Receiving First Downs
185
17
Team Games Played
17
10.7
Yards Per Reception
11.2
22.4
Total Points Per Game
20.8
380
Total Points
353
41
Total Touchdowns
37

Miscellaneous

332
Total 1st downs
330
115
Rushing 1st downs
113
174
Passing 1st downs
185
43
1st downs by penalty
32
94
Third Down Conversions
69
228
Third Down Attempts
207
41.23
3rd down %
33.33
13
Fourth Down Conversions
14
29
First Downs Attempts
28
44.83
4th down %
50.00
95
Total Penalties
108
737
Total Penalty Yards
819
32528
Possession Time Seconds
30594
28.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
18.00
80.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
80.00
64.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
69.71
52.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
62.00
23
Total Takeaways
23
16
Total Giveaways
18
7
Turnover Ratio
5
5
Fumbles Lost
10
94-228
3rd down efficiency
69-207
13-29
4th down efficiency
14-28
95-737
Total-Yards
108-819

Defense

701
Solo Tackles
727
456
Assist Tackles
519
1157
Total Tackles
1246
37
Sacks
57
283
Sack Yards
366
46
Stuffs
38
69
Passes Defended
87
9.2
Average Interception Yards
10.8
55
Long Interception
66
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
0
Kicks Blocked
1
83
Tackles For Loss
95
17
Team Games Played
17

Defensive Interceptions

13
Interceptions
16
120
Interception Yards
173
2
Interception Touchdowns
1
13-120
INT: Total
16-173

General

18
Fumbles
19
13
Forced Fumbles
12
10
Fumbles Recovered
7
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
17
Games Played
17
18-5
Fumbles-Lost
19-10

Returning

61
Kick Returns
67
1,484
Kick Return Yards
1,531
24.3
Yards Per Kick Return
22.9
44
Long Kick Return
47
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
26
Punt Returns
24
291
Punt Return Yards
168
11.2
Yards Per Punt Return
7.0
54
Long Punt Return
17
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
15
Punt Return Fair Catches
16
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
17
Team Games Played
17
26-291
Punt: Total
24-168

Kicking

32
Field Goal Made
32
38
Field Goal Attempts
39
84.2
Field Goal Percentage
82.1
65
Long Field Goal Made
56
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
6
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
3
11
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
13
9
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
12
12
Field Goal Attempts 50+
11
32
Extra Points Made
31
33
Extra Point Attempts
33
97.0
Extra Point Percentage
93.9
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
6
Field Goals Made 20-29
3
9
Field Goals Made 30-39
11
6
Field Goals Made 40-49
10
11
Field Goals Made 50+
8
128
Total Kicking Points
127
17
Team Games Played
17
25
Touchback Percentage
27
24.3
Average Kickoff Return Yards
22.9
1,484
Kickoff Return Yards
1,531
61
Kickoff Returns
67
61-1,484
Kickoffs: Total
67-1,531
32-38
FG: Good-Attempts
32-39

Punting

65
Punts
64
2,815
Punt Yards
2,889
62
Long Punt
69
43.3
Gross Average Punt Yards
45.1
39.0
Net Average Punt Yards
41.5
2
Punts Blocked
0
29
Punts Inside 20
34
4
Touchbacks
3
21
Fair Catches
17
24
Punt Returns
30
205
Punt Return Yards
231
8.5
Average Punt Return Yards
7.7
17
Team Games Played
17
65-2,815
Punt: Total Yards
64-2,889

Scoring

13
Rushing Touchdowns
17
26
Receiving Touchdowns
19
2
Return Touchdowns
1
39
Total Touchdowns
36
32
Field Goals
32
32
Kick Extra Points
31
2
Total Two Point Conversions
2
380
Total Points
353
22.4
Total Points Per Game
20.8