Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons — Game Preview, Stats & Players to Watch
A key NFC South showdown unfolds as Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, with implications for division positioning and midseason momentum.Game Details
- Date: 2025-12-11
- Kick-off: 8:15 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- Broadcast: FOX, Fox Sports App, Fubo Sports, NFL+, Prime Video
Recent Form & Key Storylines
Tampa Bay enters after a narrow win over the Cardinals in Week 13 and a home victory over the Saints in Week 14, showing resilience in close matchups . Atlanta has struggled more recently, with fewer successes in their last five games. The season opener saw Tampa Bay edge Atlanta in a dramatic 23–20 comeback effort led by Baker Mayfield and rookie Emeka Egbuka . Mayfield practiced recently and is expected to lead the offense, though his shoulder remains a concern .Summary Stats
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers last 5: W-L-L-L-W
- Atlanta Falcons last 5: L-W-L-L-L
- Last head-to-head: Buccaneers won 23–20 in Week 1 on September 7 following a late-game touchdown drive by Baker Mayfield .
Players to Watch
Tampa Bay’s quarterback, Baker Mayfield, remains central after guiding a comeback win earlier in the season and has returned to practice recently . On Atlanta’s side, running back Bijan Robinson stood out in the opener with 100 receiving yards and a score, illustrating his impact in the passing game .| # | Team | GP | W | L | PA | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England Patriots | 13 | 11 | 2 | 241 | 0.846 |
| 2 | Denver Broncos | 12 | 10 | 2 | 218 | 0.833 |
| 3 | Chicago Bears | 12 | 9 | 3 | 307 | 0.750 |
| 4 | Los Angeles Rams | 12 | 9 | 3 | 210 | 0.750 |
| 5 | Seattle Seahawks | 12 | 9 | 3 | 217 | 0.750 |
| 6 | Green Bay Packers | 12 | 8 | 3 | 226 | 0.708 |
| 7 | San Francisco 49ers | 13 | 9 | 4 | 269 | 0.692 |
| 8 | Buffalo Bills | 12 | 8 | 4 | 259 | 0.667 |
| 9 | Indianapolis Colts | 12 | 8 | 4 | 249 | 0.667 |
| 10 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 12 | 8 | 4 | 253 | 0.667 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Chargers | 12 | 8 | 4 | 252 | 0.667 |
| 12 | Philadelphia Eagles | 12 | 8 | 4 | 249 | 0.667 |
| 13 | Detroit Lions | 13 | 8 | 5 | 304 | 0.615 |
| 14 | Houston Texans | 12 | 7 | 5 | 198 | 0.583 |
| 15 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 12 | 7 | 5 | 301 | 0.583 |
| 16 | Carolina Panthers | 13 | 7 | 6 | 297 | 0.538 |
| 17 | Baltimore Ravens | 12 | 6 | 6 | 293 | 0.500 |
| 18 | Dallas Cowboys | 13 | 6 | 6 | 386 | 0.500 |
| 19 | Kansas City Chiefs | 12 | 6 | 6 | 232 | 0.500 |
| 20 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 12 | 6 | 6 | 289 | 0.500 |
| 21 | Miami Dolphins | 12 | 5 | 7 | 286 | 0.417 |
| 22 | Atlanta Falcons | 12 | 4 | 8 | 276 | 0.333 |
| 23 | Cincinnati Bengals | 12 | 4 | 8 | 374 | 0.333 |
| 24 | Minnesota Vikings | 12 | 4 | 8 | 281 | 0.333 |
| 25 | Arizona Cardinals | 12 | 3 | 9 | 303 | 0.250 |
| 26 | Cleveland Browns | 12 | 3 | 9 | 270 | 0.250 |
| 27 | New York Jets | 12 | 3 | 9 | 315 | 0.250 |
| 28 | Washington Commanders | 12 | 3 | 9 | 323 | 0.250 |
| 29 | Las Vegas Raiders | 12 | 2 | 10 | 308 | 0.167 |
| 30 | New Orleans Saints | 12 | 2 | 10 | 295 | 0.167 |
| 31 | New York Giants | 13 | 2 | 11 | 367 | 0.154 |
| 32 | Tennessee Titans | 12 | 1 | 11 | 328 | 0.083 |