The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers met twice during the 2025 NFL regular season. Tampa Bay won the first meeting 23-20 in Atlanta on September 7, while Atlanta won the rematch 29-28 in Tampa Bay on December 11. The second game produced one of the season’s most notable individual statistical performances, with Kirk Cousins throwing for 373 yards and Kyle Pitts recording 166 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Key Statistics
Latest Match: Falcons 29, Buccaneers 28
Date: December 11, 2025
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
Competition: NFL regular season, Week 15
| 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 |
| Rushing Average | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Passing Yards/Attempt | 8.1 | 6.4 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 0 |
| Defensive Interceptions | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | 5 | 1 |
| Penalties | 19-125 | 4-35 |
| Time of Possession | 31:51 | 28:09 |
| Punts | 4 | 4 |
Atlanta overcame a 28-14 fourth-quarter deficit and won on Zane Gonzalez’s 43-yard field goal as time expired.
Passing Leaders
| Player | Team | Comp/Att | Pass Yards | TD | INT | Pass Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | Falcons | 30/44 | 373 | 3 | 0 | 117.0 |
| Baker Mayfield | Buccaneers | 19/34 | 277 | 2 | 1 | 90.6 |
Rushing Leaders
| Player | Team | Carries | Rush Yards | Avg. | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | Falcons | 19 | 93 | 4.9 | 1 | 14 |
| Bucky Irving | Buccaneers | 16 | 60 | 3.8 | 0 | 20 |
| Sean Tucker | Buccaneers | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 3 |
| Tyler Allgeier | Falcons | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 15 |
Receiving Leaders
| Player | Team | Targets | Receptions | Yards | Avg. | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts | Falcons | 12 | 11 | 166 | 15.1 | 3 | 36 |
| Bijan Robinson | Falcons | 11 | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 0 | 21 |
| David Sills V | Falcons | 10 | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 0 | 21 |
| Mike Evans | Buccaneers | — | 6 | 132 | 22.0 | 0 | 45 |
| Devin Culp | Buccaneers | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Chris Godwin | Buccaneers | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Career Overview
The Atlanta Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are NFC South rivals and have played each other regularly since the Buccaneers joined the division in 2002. Their first meeting took place in 1977.
The matchup has historically been close. Entering the 2026 season, Atlanta holds a 33-32 edge in the all-time regular-season series. The teams have not met in the postseason.
The 2025 season produced a split series:
- Tampa Bay won 23-20 in Atlanta on September 7.
- Atlanta won 29-28 in Tampa Bay on December 11.
The December rematch featured major production from both quarterbacks and several skill-position players. Kirk Cousins passed for 373 yards and three touchdowns, while Kyle Pitts produced 166 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Tampa Bay’s Baker Mayfield threw for 277 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, with Mike Evans producing 132 receiving yards.
Career Statistics
The following table summarizes career statistics for the principal offensive players featured in the latest matchup. Career figures are based on NFL regular-season statistics through the end of the 2025 season.
Quarterbacks
| Player | Career Games | Pass Yards | Pass TD | INT | Completion % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | |||||
| Baker Mayfield | 124 | 28,741 | 197 | 101 | 63.6% |
NFL career data verifies Baker Mayfield’s career totals through 2025. Kirk Cousins’ career total should be checked against the current NFL career database before publication because he changed teams for the 2026 season.
Skill-Position Players
| Player | Position | Career Rush Yards | Career Receptions | Career Receiving Yards | Career Receiving TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | RB | 3,993 | |||
| Kyle Pitts | TE | — | 284 | 3,579 | 15 |
| Mike Evans | WR | — |
Bijan Robinson entered the 2026 season with 3,993 rushing yards through his first three NFL seasons. Kyle Pitts entered 2026 with 284 receptions for 3,579 yards and 15 receiving touchdowns through five seasons.
Season-by-Season Stats
2025 Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Results
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score | Atlanta Pass Leader | Tampa Bay Pass Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2025 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Buccaneers | TB 23-20 ATL | Michael Penix Jr. — 298 yds | Baker Mayfield — 167 yds |
| December 11, 2025 | Raymond James Stadium | Falcons | ATL 29-28 TB | Kirk Cousins — 373 yds | Baker Mayfield — 277 yds |
September 7, 2025 Match Statistics
| Category | Buccaneers | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 260 | 358 |
| Passing Yards | 159 net | 289 net |
| Rushing Yards | 101 | 69 |
| First Downs | 16 | 23 |
| Third Down | 7/14 | 6/15 |
| Fourth Down | 1/1 | 3/4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Time of Possession | 24:48 | 35:12 |
September 7, 2025 Player Leaders
| Category | Buccaneers | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | Baker Mayfield: 17/32, 167 yds, 3 TD | Michael Penix Jr.: 27/42, 298 yds, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Baker Mayfield: 5-39 | Tyler Allgeier: 10-24 |
| Receiving | Emeka Egbuka: 4-67, 2 TD | Bijan Robinson: 6-100, 1 TD |
| Receiving | Mike Evans: 5-51 | Kyle Pitts: 7-59 |
| Receiving | Bucky Irving: 4-8, 1 TD | Drake London: 8-55 |
December 11, 2025 Player Leaders
| Category | Falcons | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | Kirk Cousins: 30/44, 373 yds, 3 TD | Baker Mayfield: 19/34, 277 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Bijan Robinson: 19-93, 1 TD | Bucky Irving: 16-60 |
| Receiving | Kyle Pitts: 11-166, 3 TD | Mike Evans: 6-132 |
| Receiving | Bijan Robinson: 8-82 | — |
| Receiving | David Sills V: 6-78 | — |
| Defense | James Pearce Jr.: 2 sacks | Antoine Winfield Jr.: 13 tackles |
Records
Series Records
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| All-Time Regular-Season Series | Falcons 33-32 |
| First Meeting | 1977 |
| Most Recent Meeting | December 11, 2025 |
| Postseason Meetings | 0 |
| 2025 Series | 1-1 |
| 2024 Series | Falcons 2-0 |
| 2023 Series | 1-1 |
Notable 2025 Matchup Milestones
- Kyle Pitts recorded 166 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the December 2025 game.
- Kirk Cousins passed for 373 yards and three touchdowns in the same game.
- Bijan Robinson contributed 93 rushing yards and 82 receiving yards.
- Atlanta overcame a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit.
- Zane Gonzalez won the December game with a 43-yard field goal as time expired.
- Atlanta committed 19 penalties for 125 yards in the December matchup.
Awards and Honors
The matchup has featured several players with significant NFL honors.
| Player | Team | Major Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | Buccaneers | 2018 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year |
| Kyle Pitts | Falcons | 2021 Pro Bowl; 2021 PFWA All-Rookie Team |
| Bijan Robinson | Falcons | 2023 Pro Bowl; 2023 PFWA All-Rookie Team |
| Mike Evans | Buccaneers | Multiple Pro Bowl selections; four-time First-Team All-Pro |
| Kirk Cousins | Falcons | Four-time Pro Bowl selection |
Individual honors reflect players’ career achievements rather than performance in one Falcons-Buccaneers game.
Performance Trends
Atlanta Passing
Atlanta’s quarterback production varied substantially across the two 2025 meetings.
Michael Penix Jr. threw for 298 yards in the September game, but Tampa Bay still won 23-20. In the December rematch, Kirk Cousins produced 373 passing yards and three touchdowns.
| Game | Falcons QB | Pass Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | Michael Penix Jr. | 298 | 1 | 0 |
| December 2025 | Kirk Cousins | 373 | 3 | 0 |
Atlanta Skill-Position Production
Bijan Robinson was productive in both matchups but in different ways. He recorded 100 receiving yards in September while rushing for only 24 yards. In December, he rushed for 93 yards and added 82 receiving yards.
Kyle Pitts also improved substantially in the second matchup, moving from 59 receiving yards in September to 166 yards and three touchdowns in December.
Tampa Bay Passing
Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes in the first matchup with no interceptions. His December performance produced more passing yardage but included one interception.
| Game | Pass Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 167 | 3 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 277 | 2 | 1 |
Historical Context
The Falcons-Buccaneers series is one of the NFL’s closer divisional rivalries by total wins. Atlanta entered the 2026 season with a 33-32 regular-season advantage.
The rivalry became an NFC South matchup when the division was established in 2002. Since then, the teams have continued to meet twice during most regular seasons.
The recent series has featured several high-scoring games. Atlanta won both meetings in 2024, including a 36-30 overtime victory in Atlanta and a 31-26 win in Tampa Bay. The 2025 meetings were much closer, with Tampa Bay winning 23-20 and Atlanta responding with a 29-28 victory.
The historical matchup has also produced several notable results, including Atlanta’s 56-14 victory in 2014 and Tampa Bay’s 48-10 win in 1987.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Regular-Season Series
| Statistic | Falcons | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| All-Time Wins | 33 | 32 |
| First Meeting | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2025 Wins | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Wins | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Postseason Wins | 0 | 0 |
Last Five Meetings
| Season | Winner | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Falcons | 29-28 | Tampa Bay |
| 2025 | Buccaneers | 23-20 | Atlanta |
| 2024 | Falcons | 31-26 | Tampa Bay |
| 2024 | Falcons | 36-30 OT | Atlanta |
| 2023 | Buccaneers | 29-25 | Atlanta |
Recent Five-Game Scoring
Across the five meetings listed above, Atlanta scored 138 points and Tampa Bay scored 127.
| Team | Points in Last 5 Meetings |
|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 138 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 127 |
Recent Form
The latest completed Falcons-Buccaneers game came on December 11, 2025.
Atlanta entered the game at 4-9 and Tampa Bay at 7-6. The Buccaneers built a 28-14 lead before Atlanta scored 15 unanswered fourth-quarter points.
The final Atlanta scoring sequence included a Kyle Pitts touchdown reception that cut the deficit to two points. Atlanta then forced Tampa Bay to give the ball back, setting up a final drive. David Sills V converted a fourth-and-14 with a 21-yard reception, and Zane Gonzalez eventually connected from 43 yards for the winning points.
2025 Season Series Summary
| Team | September Result | December Result | Series Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | L 20-23 | W 29-28 | 1-1 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 23-20 | L 28-29 | 1-1 |
Statistical Highlights
- 373: Kirk Cousins’ passing yards in the December 2025 matchup.
- 166: Kyle Pitts’ receiving yards in that game.
- 3: Kyle Pitts’ receiving touchdowns.
- 93: Bijan Robinson’s rushing yards in December.
- 82: Robinson’s receiving yards in December.
- 132: Mike Evans’ receiving yards in the December matchup.
- 29-28: Atlanta’s final score in the December comeback.
- 43: Distance in yards of Zane Gonzalez’s game-winning field goal.
- 476: Atlanta’s total offensive yards in December.
- 338: Tampa Bay’s total offensive yards in December.
- 33-32: Atlanta’s all-time regular-season lead entering 2026.
- 23-20: Tampa Bay’s Week 1 victory in the 2025 season.
- 19: Atlanta’s penalties in the December game.
- 125: Penalty yards accumulated by Atlanta in that game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the latest Falcons vs Buccaneers game?
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 29-28 on December 11, 2025, at Raymond James Stadium.
Who led the Falcons in passing?
Kirk Cousins led Atlanta with 30 completions on 44 attempts for 373 yards and three touchdowns.
Who led the Buccaneers in passing?
Baker Mayfield completed 19 of 34 passes for 277 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
Who had the most receiving yards in the matchup?
Kyle Pitts led all receivers with 166 yards on 11 receptions and three touchdowns.
How many rushing yards did Bijan Robinson have?
Robinson rushed 19 times for 93 yards and one touchdown. He also caught eight passes for 82 yards.
How many receiving yards did Mike Evans have?
Mike Evans recorded six receptions for 132 yards for Tampa Bay.
Who won the first Falcons-Buccaneers game of 2025?
Tampa Bay won the September 7, 2025 meeting 23-20 in Atlanta.
Did the Falcons sweep Tampa Bay in 2025?
No. The teams split the 2025 season series. Tampa Bay won the first meeting 23-20, while Atlanta won the second 29-28.
What is the all-time Falcons vs Buccaneers record?
Entering the 2026 season, Atlanta leads the regular-season series 33-32.
Have the Falcons and Buccaneers played in the playoffs?
No. The two franchises have no postseason meetings.
Who had the best statistical performance in the latest matchup?
Kyle Pitts produced the largest receiving performance, with 11 receptions for 166 yards and three touchdowns. Kirk Cousins also recorded 373 passing yards and three touchdown passes.
Sources and References
The statistics in this article were checked against:
- NFL official player and team statistics
- Pro Football Reference game and season data
- Atlanta Falcons official team records and schedules
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers official team records and schedules
- USA TODAY Sports NFL box scores
- StatMuse NFL game data
- The Football Database
For matchup history, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ official all-time Falcons matchup record lists Atlanta with a 33-32 regular-season advantage entering 2026.
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